Staples 3D Printing Challenge

Staples 3D Printing Challenge

Do you hear the creativity singing to you from the stock of paper? You should. We challenge you to bring the brilliance and magic of the digital world into the analog life. Design the best 3D print models for Staples and bank in 1000 EUR in cash as well as an opportunity to sell your design at Staples – one of the largest office supply retailers in the world!

The models should be specially made for MCor Iris True Color 3D printer. This amazing printer uses standard copy paper to print 3D models – it prints 3D object layer by layer on paper sheets. Colored ink is being deposited on both sides of the paper sheet in the printing process – forget about the single color, you can use more than 1 million of them in your design.

The best models, made for this challenge, will be made available for buyers in Staples MyEasy3D store. Staples and CGTrader give you a unique opportunity to not only touch what you created with your fingers – literally, but also make it a stylish and popular souvenir or business gift. So, have it in mind and create something that looks attractive, interesting, and unique. Upgrade the art of origami – make the paper dance for you!

Participation
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Challenge ended on: 2013-10-21 20:59:59 UTC

Entries

Below are the top quality models that were participating in this challenge.

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$1.50 off
    3D print model other Horse
     
    $1.50
    $3.00
    -50%
    stl
    -50%
    $10.00 off
    • Lowpoly
    Hamburger 3D model
     
    $10.00
    $19.99
    -50%
    obj, mtl
    -30%
    $3.60 off
      3D model Peppers two chili
       
      $8.40
      $12.00
      -30%
      max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl and more
      -70%
      $26.78 off
         
        $11.48
        $38.25
        -70%
        stl, obj, mtl, max,
          3D printable model girl on chair
           
          $30.00
          obj, mtl
          -70%
          $32.73 off
            SUMO WRESTLER 3D model
             
            $14.03
            $46.75
            -70%
            max, obj, , mtl
            -70%
            $21.00 off
            • Rigged
            ZULU WARRIOR 3D model rigged
             
            $9.00
            $30.00
            -70%
            max, obj, fbx, mtl,
            -50%
            $1.50 off
              3D print model USB Dust Cover
               
              $1.50
              $3.00
              -50%
              stl
              -50%
              $1.50 off
                The Brain human 3D printable model
                 
                $1.50
                $3.00
                -50%
                -50%
                $10.00 off
                • Lowpoly
                3D model low-poly Cock Rooster
                 
                $10.00
                $19.99
                -50%
                obj, mtl
                -70%
                $20.83 off
                  Lion Head 3D print model
                   
                  $8.93
                  $29.75
                  -70%
                  stl
                  -70%
                  $105.00 off
                    3D printable model corail lamp
                     
                    $45.00
                    $150.00
                    -70%
                    stl
                    -40%
                    $5.10 off
                      animal Dolphin necklace 3D printable model
                       
                      $7.65
                      $12.75
                      -40%
                      stl, obj, mtl
                      -50%
                      $10.00 off
                      • Lowpoly
                      Jeans Salopet Girl 3D asset
                       
                      $10.00
                      $19.99
                      -50%
                      obj, fbx, mtl
                      -50%
                      $10.00 off
                      • Lowpoly
                      Large Guy 3D printable model
                       
                      $10.00
                      $19.99
                      -50%
                      stl, obj, 3ds, dae, mtl
                      -30%
                      $1.50 off
                        droplets Water Drop 3D
                         
                        $3.50
                        $5.00
                        -30%
                        max, obj, mtl, usdz, gltf and more
                          Great white shark 3D model low-poly
                           
                          Free
                          max, obj, , mtl, usd
                          -50%
                          $1.50 off
                            rocket 3D printable model
                             
                            $1.50
                            $3.00
                            -50%
                            stl
                            -50%
                            $1.50 off
                               
                              $1.50
                              $3.00
                              -50%
                              stl
                              -50%
                              $1.50 off
                                staplesprinting Gladiator Helmet print
                                 
                                $1.50
                                $3.00
                                -50%
                                stl
                                -70%
                                $24.50 off
                                  Aristotel Bust Statue 3D model
                                   
                                  $10.50
                                  $35.00
                                  -70%
                                  obj, fbx, mtl, blend
                                  -70%
                                  $14.00 off
                                    Green kids watering can 3D model
                                     
                                    $6.00
                                    $20.00
                                    -70%
                                    obj, fbx, stl, mtl, 3dm and more
                                    -30%
                                    $5.70 off
                                      Strawberry 3D model
                                       
                                      $13.30
                                      $19.00
                                      -30%
                                      max, obj, , mtl
                                      -50%
                                      $5.00 off
                                        Spiral Nautilus Shell 3D
                                         
                                        $5.00
                                        $10.00
                                        -50%
                                        obj, mtl
                                        -50%
                                        $1.50 off
                                          3D print model Ukulele Full Size string
                                           
                                          $1.50
                                          $3.00
                                          -50%
                                          stl
                                          -50%
                                          $1.50 off
                                            Suit - Clothing 3D print
                                             
                                            $1.50
                                            $3.00
                                            -50%
                                            stl
                                            -70%
                                            $140.00 off
                                              3D print model The Frogking frog
                                               
                                              $60.00
                                              $200.00
                                              -70%
                                              stl
                                              -50%
                                              $5.00 off
                                                3D asset realtime Om nom
                                                 
                                                $5.00
                                                $10.00
                                                -50%
                                                max,
                                                -40%
                                                $3.74 off
                                                  ZILDER humanoid 3D print model
                                                   
                                                  $5.61
                                                  $9.35
                                                  -40%
                                                  stl, obj, max, , mtl
                                                    3D model Twitter Icon Logo
                                                     
                                                    $2.00
                                                    max, obj, , mtl
                                                    -30%
                                                    $1.50 off
                                                      3D model Car Toy
                                                       
                                                      $3.50
                                                      $5.00
                                                      -30%
                                                      max, obj, fbx, mtl
                                                        Lichi 3D model new
                                                         
                                                        Free
                                                        obj, stl, mtl, gltf, glb
                                                        -50%
                                                        $5.00 off
                                                          Pink-colored Starfish 3D model
                                                           
                                                          $5.00
                                                          $10.00
                                                          -50%
                                                          obj, mtl
                                                          -50%
                                                          $10.00 off
                                                          • Lowpoly
                                                          3D model Girl in White Legging
                                                           
                                                          $10.00
                                                          $19.99
                                                          -50%
                                                          obj, fbx, mtl
                                                          -50%
                                                          $2.50 off
                                                            3D model Phone Stand
                                                             
                                                            $2.50
                                                            $5.00
                                                            -50%
                                                            stl
                                                            -30%
                                                            $0.75 off
                                                              VR / AR ready Skype logo Icon Low-poly 3D model
                                                               
                                                              $1.74
                                                              $2.49
                                                              -30%
                                                              max, obj, fbx, mtl,
                                                              -50%
                                                              $2.50 off
                                                                 
                                                                $2.50
                                                                $5.00
                                                                -50%
                                                                obj, fbx, mtl, ma, mb
                                                                -50%
                                                                $8.00 off
                                                                  iPhone 5 case Designer 3D printable model
                                                                   
                                                                  $8.00
                                                                  $16.00
                                                                  -50%
                                                                  stl
                                                                  -50%
                                                                  $1.50 off
                                                                    Heart 3D Model with light shining
                                                                     
                                                                    $1.50
                                                                    $3.00
                                                                    -50%
                                                                    max, 3ds,
                                                                      Custom Brand Laptop 3D asset
                                                                       
                                                                      Free
                                                                      max, obj, fbx, 3ds, and more
                                                                      -50%
                                                                      $34.50 off
                                                                        Worm Cartoon 3D insect
                                                                         
                                                                        $34.50
                                                                        $69.00
                                                                        -50%
                                                                        max, obj, fbx, ma, mb and more
                                                                        -50%
                                                                        $10.00 off
                                                                        • Lowpoly
                                                                        Dark Blue Dress Girl 3D asset
                                                                         
                                                                        $10.00
                                                                        $19.99
                                                                        -50%
                                                                        obj, fbx, mtl
                                                                          Skype Logo 3D model
                                                                           
                                                                          $2.00
                                                                          max, obj, , mtl
                                                                          -50%
                                                                          $5.00 off
                                                                            3D printable model Flower Fabrication
                                                                             
                                                                            $5.00
                                                                            $10.00
                                                                            -50%
                                                                            stl, obj, mtl
                                                                            -50%
                                                                            $7.50 off
                                                                              3D model Flower Vase - designed for Mcor Printer
                                                                               
                                                                              $7.50
                                                                              $15.00
                                                                              -50%
                                                                              stl
                                                                              -50%
                                                                              $1.50 off
                                                                                3D print model Arthur man
                                                                                 
                                                                                $1.50
                                                                                $3.00
                                                                                -50%
                                                                                stl
                                                                                -50%
                                                                                $5.00 off
                                                                                  VVVASE - full color 3D Printed Vase
                                                                                   
                                                                                  $5.00
                                                                                  $9.99
                                                                                  -50%
                                                                                  obj, mtl
                                                                                  -50%
                                                                                  $4.00 off
                                                                                    Desk tidy 3D
                                                                                     
                                                                                    $4.00
                                                                                    $8.00
                                                                                    -50%
                                                                                    stl
                                                                                    -50%
                                                                                    $5.00 off
                                                                                      3D print model Pen Holder
                                                                                       
                                                                                      $5.00
                                                                                      $10.00
                                                                                      -50%
                                                                                      stl
                                                                                      -30%
                                                                                      $2.70 off
                                                                                        3D Bottle of Champagne
                                                                                         
                                                                                        $6.30
                                                                                        $9.00
                                                                                        -30%
                                                                                        max, obj, mtl
                                                                                        -50%
                                                                                        $5.00 off
                                                                                          Sleepy Kitten christmas-ball 3D printable model
                                                                                           
                                                                                          $5.00
                                                                                          $10.00
                                                                                          -50%
                                                                                          -50%
                                                                                          $1.50 off
                                                                                            Android Printable Model
                                                                                             
                                                                                            $1.50
                                                                                            $3.00
                                                                                            -50%
                                                                                            stl, blend
                                                                                            -50%
                                                                                            $5.00 off
                                                                                              3D printable model Helix Seashell
                                                                                               
                                                                                              $5.00
                                                                                              $10.00
                                                                                              -50%
                                                                                              obj, mtl
                                                                                              -50%
                                                                                              $22.50 off
                                                                                                3D printable model character-design Bufferfly Pendant
                                                                                                 
                                                                                                $22.50
                                                                                                $45.00
                                                                                                -50%
                                                                                                stl, 3dm
                                                                                                -50%
                                                                                                $25.00 off
                                                                                                  H Pendant Creative 001 3D print model
                                                                                                   
                                                                                                  $25.00
                                                                                                  $50.00
                                                                                                  -50%
                                                                                                  stl, 3dm
                                                                                                  -50%
                                                                                                  $17.50 off
                                                                                                    printable C3D Diamond Ring 020
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                    $17.50
                                                                                                    $35.00
                                                                                                    -50%
                                                                                                    stl, 3dm
                                                                                                    -30%
                                                                                                    $5.40 off
                                                                                                      3DM Diamond Ring U012
                                                                                                       
                                                                                                      $12.60
                                                                                                      $18.00
                                                                                                      -30%
                                                                                                      3dm
                                                                                                      -30%
                                                                                                      $1.80 off
                                                                                                        3D Pendant
                                                                                                         
                                                                                                        $4.20
                                                                                                        $6.00
                                                                                                        -30%
                                                                                                        3dm, stl
                                                                                                        -50%
                                                                                                        $17.50 off
                                                                                                          staplesprinting C3D Pendant 019
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                          $17.50
                                                                                                          $35.00
                                                                                                          -50%
                                                                                                          stl, 3dm
                                                                                                          -50%
                                                                                                          $19.50 off
                                                                                                            C3D Diamond Ring 002 jewelry
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            $19.50
                                                                                                            $39.00
                                                                                                            -50%
                                                                                                            3dm
                                                                                                            -50%
                                                                                                            $18.00 off
                                                                                                              3DM Diamond Ring Shell S001 wedding
                                                                                                               
                                                                                                              $18.00
                                                                                                              $36.00
                                                                                                              -50%
                                                                                                              stl, 3dm
                                                                                                              -50%
                                                                                                              $10.50 off
                                                                                                                3DM C2 Pendant 015 jewels
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                $10.50
                                                                                                                $21.00
                                                                                                                -50%
                                                                                                                stl, 3dm
                                                                                                                -50%
                                                                                                                $5.00 off
                                                                                                                • Lowpoly
                                                                                                                3D printable model Mouse Pad
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                $5.00
                                                                                                                $10.00
                                                                                                                -50%
                                                                                                                stl
                                                                                                                -50%
                                                                                                                $19.00 off
                                                                                                                  Flower Diamond Ring cad 3D printable model
                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                  $19.00
                                                                                                                  $38.00
                                                                                                                  -50%
                                                                                                                  stl, 3dm
                                                                                                                  -50%
                                                                                                                  $12.50 off
                                                                                                                    3DM Diamond Ring D333 staplesprinting
                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                    $12.50
                                                                                                                    $25.00
                                                                                                                    -50%
                                                                                                                    stl, 3dm
                                                                                                                      Printable Head Bust
                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                      Free
                                                                                                                      obj, mtl
                                                                                                                      -50%
                                                                                                                      $14.50 off
                                                                                                                        Man Wedding Diamond Ring 3D printable model
                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                        $14.50
                                                                                                                        $29.00
                                                                                                                        -50%
                                                                                                                        stl, 3dm
                                                                                                                        -50%
                                                                                                                        $1.50 off
                                                                                                                          Creature toy Printable Model miniatures
                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                          $1.50
                                                                                                                          $3.00
                                                                                                                          -50%
                                                                                                                          stl, blend
                                                                                                                          -30%
                                                                                                                          $5.70 off
                                                                                                                            3D model Two Row Diamond Ring
                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                            $13.30
                                                                                                                            $19.00
                                                                                                                            -30%
                                                                                                                            stl, 3dm
                                                                                                                            -50%
                                                                                                                            $15.50 off
                                                                                                                              3D printable model Three Diamond Pave Ring
                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                              $15.50
                                                                                                                              $31.00
                                                                                                                              -50%
                                                                                                                              stl, 3dm
                                                                                                                              -50%
                                                                                                                              $23.00 off
                                                                                                                                3DM Pendant 87P bracelet-jewelry
                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                $23.00
                                                                                                                                $46.00
                                                                                                                                -50%
                                                                                                                                3dm
                                                                                                                                -50%
                                                                                                                                $15.00 off
                                                                                                                                  3DM C2 Pendant 012
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                  $15.00
                                                                                                                                  $30.00
                                                                                                                                  -50%
                                                                                                                                  3dm, stl
                                                                                                                                  -50%
                                                                                                                                  $11.00 off
                                                                                                                                    3DM Pendant 033
                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                    $11.00
                                                                                                                                    $22.00
                                                                                                                                    -50%
                                                                                                                                    stl, 3dm
                                                                                                                                    -50%
                                                                                                                                    $1.50 off
                                                                                                                                      Princess Toy 3D print model
                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                      $1.50
                                                                                                                                      $3.00
                                                                                                                                      -50%
                                                                                                                                      stl, blend
                                                                                                                                      -50%
                                                                                                                                      $19.00 off
                                                                                                                                        3DM Diamond Pendant 93C
                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                        $19.00
                                                                                                                                        $38.00
                                                                                                                                        -50%
                                                                                                                                        stl, 3dm
                                                                                                                                        -50%
                                                                                                                                        $13.50 off
                                                                                                                                          3d 3DM Pendant P028
                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                          $13.50
                                                                                                                                          $27.00
                                                                                                                                          -50%
                                                                                                                                          stl, 3dm
                                                                                                                                            3D Knotted Orbit
                                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                            Free
                                                                                                                                            obj, mtl
                                                                                                                                              face 3dPrint Sculpture Vampire girl 15x11 5x12 5 cm
                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                              Free
                                                                                                                                              obj, mtl
                                                                                                                                                Block-O-Chess 3D print model
                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                Free
                                                                                                                                                stl
                                                                                                                                                -50%
                                                                                                                                                $7.50 off
                                                                                                                                                • Rigged
                                                                                                                                                • Lowpoly
                                                                                                                                                Turtle-Low Poly Character MAX 2011 3D model
                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                $7.50
                                                                                                                                                $15.00
                                                                                                                                                -50%
                                                                                                                                                max, obj, fbx, 3ds, and more
                                                                                                                                                -70%
                                                                                                                                                $17.50 off
                                                                                                                                                  3D print model Park and Ride Mobile charging station
                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                  $7.50
                                                                                                                                                  $25.00
                                                                                                                                                  -70%
                                                                                                                                                  stl
                                                                                                                                                  -50%
                                                                                                                                                  $12.50 off
                                                                                                                                                    3D printable model Heart Creative Pendant character-design
                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                    $12.50
                                                                                                                                                    $25.00
                                                                                                                                                    -50%
                                                                                                                                                    stl, 3dm
                                                                                                                                                    -50%
                                                                                                                                                    $6.00 off
                                                                                                                                                      Dimetrodon Loomisi All Parts STL 3D printable model
                                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                      $6.00
                                                                                                                                                      $12.00
                                                                                                                                                      -50%
                                                                                                                                                      stl
                                                                                                                                                      -50%
                                                                                                                                                      $7.50 off
                                                                                                                                                      • Rigged
                                                                                                                                                      • Lowpoly
                                                                                                                                                      3D asset Mollusk Low Poly Character MAX 2011
                                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                      $7.50
                                                                                                                                                      $15.00
                                                                                                                                                      -50%
                                                                                                                                                      max, obj, fbx, 3ds, and more
                                                                                                                                                      -50%
                                                                                                                                                      $1.50 off
                                                                                                                                                        man-body 3D creature face sculpt zegon
                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                                        $1.50
                                                                                                                                                        $3.00
                                                                                                                                                        -50%
                                                                                                                                                        ztl, zbp
                                                                                                                                                        -70%
                                                                                                                                                        $35.00 off
                                                                                                                                                          3D print model Brontosauri in Love
                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                          $15.00
                                                                                                                                                          $50.00
                                                                                                                                                          -70%
                                                                                                                                                          -50%
                                                                                                                                                          $4.00 off
                                                                                                                                                            3D LG KM380 Max 2010
                                                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                                            $4.00
                                                                                                                                                            $8.00
                                                                                                                                                            -50%
                                                                                                                                                            max, obj, fbx, 3ds, ma and more
                                                                                                                                                            -30%
                                                                                                                                                            $4.80 off
                                                                                                                                                              3DM Pendant 029
                                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                              $11.20
                                                                                                                                                              $16.00
                                                                                                                                                              -30%
                                                                                                                                                              stl, 3dm
                                                                                                                                                              -50%
                                                                                                                                                              $4.00 off
                                                                                                                                                                3D LG MK710 MAX 2010
                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                $4.00
                                                                                                                                                                $8.00
                                                                                                                                                                -50%
                                                                                                                                                                max, obj, fbx, 3ds, ma and more
                                                                                                                                                                -50%
                                                                                                                                                                $5.00 off
                                                                                                                                                                • Lowpoly
                                                                                                                                                                Ghost Low Poly Character MAX 2011 3D asset
                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                $5.00
                                                                                                                                                                $10.00
                                                                                                                                                                -50%
                                                                                                                                                                max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
                                                                                                                                                                  3D model Simple Modern Hand Watches
                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                  Free
                                                                                                                                                                  max, obj, fbx, 3ds, and more
                                                                                                                                                                  -50%
                                                                                                                                                                  $7.50 off
                                                                                                                                                                  • Rigged
                                                                                                                                                                  • Lowpoly
                                                                                                                                                                  TreeMonster Low Poly Character MAX 2011 3D asset
                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                  $7.50
                                                                                                                                                                  $15.00
                                                                                                                                                                  -50%
                                                                                                                                                                  max, obj, fbx, 3ds, and more
                                                                                                                                                                  -70%
                                                                                                                                                                  $14.00 off
                                                                                                                                                                    3D Container MAX 2011
                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                    $6.00
                                                                                                                                                                    $20.00
                                                                                                                                                                    -70%
                                                                                                                                                                    max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
                                                                                                                                                                    -50%
                                                                                                                                                                    $2.50 off
                                                                                                                                                                      Wood Container MAX 2011 receptacle 3D model
                                                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                      $2.50
                                                                                                                                                                      $5.00
                                                                                                                                                                      -50%
                                                                                                                                                                      max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
                                                                                                                                                                      -50%
                                                                                                                                                                      $2.50 off
                                                                                                                                                                      • Lowpoly
                                                                                                                                                                      Truck 3D asset
                                                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                      $2.50
                                                                                                                                                                      $5.00
                                                                                                                                                                      -50%
                                                                                                                                                                      ma, mb
                                                                                                                                                                      -50%
                                                                                                                                                                      $5.00 off
                                                                                                                                                                        corium ball 3D
                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                                                        $5.00
                                                                                                                                                                        $9.99
                                                                                                                                                                        -50%
                                                                                                                                                                        obj, mtl
                                                                                                                                                                        -50%
                                                                                                                                                                        $3.00 off
                                                                                                                                                                          3D model Man Max 2010
                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                          $3.00
                                                                                                                                                                          $6.00
                                                                                                                                                                          -50%
                                                                                                                                                                          max, obj, fbx, 3ds, ma and more
                                                                                                                                                                          • Lowpoly
                                                                                                                                                                          Computer 3D asset
                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                          Free
                                                                                                                                                                          max

                                                                                                                                                                          Awards & Prizes

                                                                                                                                                                          For the winner

                                                                                                                                                                          For the 1st runner-up

                                                                                                                                                                          • 6 months free Designer subscription* on Staples MyEasy3D (valued 450 euro)
                                                                                                                                                                          • CGTrader's T-shirt

                                                                                                                                                                          For the 2nd runner-up

                                                                                                                                                                          • 3 months free Designer subscription* on Staples MyEasy3D (valued 225 euro)
                                                                                                                                                                          • CGTrader's T-shirt
                                                                                                                                                                          *Designer subscription contains promotional features of models and shops on Staples MyEasy3D

                                                                                                                                                                          Terms & Conditions

                                                                                                                                                                          In order to qualify for the prize winnings, you must agree to terms & conditions.

                                                                                                                                                                          Submission deadline: October 21, 2013, 23:59:00 PST

                                                                                                                                                                          • Staples 3D Printing Challenge will run from the 25th of September, 2013, to the 21st of October, 2013.
                                                                                                                                                                          • The files must be submitted as .STL .OBJ or .VRML and be 3D printable.
                                                                                                                                                                          • 3D models have to be compatible with MCor IRIS 3D Printer in order to be eligible.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Check the Model's printability via Staples My Easy 3D by creating a free store. Uploading your 3D models for printing for printability review is required to participate.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Upload the model to CGTrader.com and check the box "Staples 3D Printing Challenge" when uploading a model.
                                                                                                                                                                          • A competition is open to everyone, including teams and legal entities.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Participating in the challenge and uploading 3D models to 3D model website CGTrader and Staples platform is free of charge.
                                                                                                                                                                          • All the entries must be original and not derivable.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Employees and relatives of the CGTrader and Staples are not allowed to participate in this challenge.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Any existing taxes or duties must be paid by the winner. CGTrader and Staples are not responsible for any illegal actions taken by the prize winners.
                                                                                                                                                                          • You can find more information how to meet the requirements on CGTrader.

                                                                                                                                                                          Judging

                                                                                                                                                                          The judging of the challenge is supervised by CGTrader staff. Winners will be chosen following the requirements below:

                                                                                                                                                                          The judging of the challenge will be performed by CGTrader staff and Staples. Winners will be chosen following the requirements below:

                                                                                                                                                                          Best Printable 3D Model

                                                                                                                                                                          • Quality of the 3D printable model
                                                                                                                                                                          • Uniqueness, innovation, and general achievement in design of the 3D printable model
                                                                                                                                                                          • Model printability is approved
                                                                                                                                                                          • Clear and attractive presentation on CGTrader.com

                                                                                                                                                                          Frequently Asked Questions

                                                                                                                                                                          Please go through these questions before contacting us

                                                                                                                                                                          What printable 3D models are eligible for the challenge?

                                                                                                                                                                          Mainly all 3D printable models in .STL format ar eligible for the challenge. You need to keep in mind that you can add colours to your printable model (see next question). There are some tips and tricks how to meet the requirements and how to add colours, follow Learn How.

                                                                                                                                                                          How to incorporate the element of full colour into a 3D design?

                                                                                                                                                                          Traditional 3D printing makes use of STL files as standard. MCOR can still use these file types but also adds a new depth with the ability to handle both OBJ (grouped) and VRML files types that allow the user to incorporate full colour into the design. This can be done either through digital scanning or a 3D design package such as ZBrush, Blender or similar. In house we use ColorIT to add colour to non colour files. Users can either draw a model in a dedicated package such as Solid works or AutoCAD and then export this mesh into a color package such as Zbrush, Blender, Cinema4D to add colours and then export the final VRML or OBJ to the printer software.

                                                                                                                                                                          These governing overhang, bridging, directional, and cohesive strength factors - are they necessary design considerations?

                                                                                                                                                                          Overhangs are not generally an issue with this technology as the images are pre-printed onto paper before the part is built.

                                                                                                                                                                          A consideration for the design of MCOR parts is that all objects should be a single shelled mesh and unlike other printers the waste material does not add cost to the build and therefore objects do not need to be made hollow.

                                                                                                                                                                          The strength of the parts tends to be high, in particular along the x and y directions . In the Z direction the compressive strength is again high and the cohesive strength can be increased by applying an exterior coating such as PVA or Cyanoacolyte.

                                                                                                                                                                          Complicated internal structure can sometimes make it difficult to remove waste material from a part. The waste material should be considered when designing a complex part. The size of the waste material can be altered in the printers software but should not be reduced lower than about 10mmx10mm. Larger waste material obviously will decrease the time required to remove the waste. If required cut planes can be added to a print to help weed complex structures or delicate areas such as a nose on a face or a leg of a table.

                                                                                                                                                                          What are the main advantages of MCor technology?

                                                                                                                                                                          Low cost, eco-friendly and FULL COLOUR!

                                                                                                                                                                          I have already published some of my printable 3D models on CGTrader.com. Are they eligible for the challenge?

                                                                                                                                                                          No. Only 3D models uploaded in the period from the 25th of September to the 21st of October, will be treated as valid entries.

                                                                                                                                                                          Do free 3D models participate in the challenge?

                                                                                                                                                                          Yes, absolutely. Sharing artwork is always appreciated in the community.

                                                                                                                                                                          Can I sell my 3d models which participated in other challenges elsewhere?

                                                                                                                                                                          Yes. There are no restrictions on publishing and selling your models elsewhere.

                                                                                                                                                                          Do price tags play any importance when entries are being judged?

                                                                                                                                                                          No. But do not forget that the prices are always judged by the customers.

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