ROCK HILL—Students from area high schools will compete in the Design and Build 3D Competition on Tuesday, December 15, at 3D Systems University. The competition will feature teams from seven area high schools: Northwestern, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, South Pointe, Nation Ford, Indian Land, and York Comprehensive. The event combines leading edge technology and real-world solutions with the fun and excitement of team competition.

What:      Regional High School Design and Build Competition

Where:   3D Systems University, 1815 Clubhouse Rd., Rock Hill
                 Waterford Industrial Park

When:    Tuesday, December 15, 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

Students will work in teams to research, document, design, and build a functional 3D rotor/propeller model capable of flying when released from a spinning base. Each team’s rotor project will be judged on research, documentation, design, and its flying performance. The teams will be guided by a coach and supported by professional mentors. In the process, students will develop team-working and problem-solving skills, build self confidence, and discover potential career opportunities in science, design, engineering, mathematics, and manufacturing.

Team sponsors include Williams & Fudge, the Business and Technology Center, Tyco Electronics, Comporium, Ajax, 3D Systems, York Technical College, and Duke Energy.

For more information, contact Lisa Robbins with the Catawba Regional Education Center at (803) 981-7702 or lrobbins@scpathways.org.

3D Systems University
3D Systems University was created through the partnership of York Technical College and 3DSystems Corporation to train the company's customers, employees, and partners in the use of its innovative products, services, and technologies. It is located next to 3D Systems' global headquarters in the Waterford Industrial Park in Rock Hill. More information is available at www.yorktech.com/3dsystems.

York Technical College . 452 S. Anderson Road . Rock Hill, SC 29730