ASME IAM3D Challenge

The ASME IAM3D Challenge is a free, in-person international design competition for undergraduate engineering students focused on additive manufacturing and 3D printing to innovate product designs.

The ASME Innovative Additive Manufacturing 3D (IAM3D) Challenge is an international design competition organized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for undergraduate engineering students. It focuses on using additive manufacturing and 3D printing to re-engineer existing products or create innovative new designs applying sound engineering design principles and iterative testing. The competition enables students worldwide to showcase creativity, practical engineering skills, and the potential of 3D manufacturing technologies in solving real-world problems.

Competition Details

Judging Criteria

Submissions are judged on creativity, application of sound engineering design principles, effective use of additive manufacturing technologies, and demonstration of iterative design and testing. Judges evaluate design reports, manufacturing processes, and final physical prototypes. Points are awarded for innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and functional performance during obstacle or challenge tasks. Advancement to final rounds is based on combined scores from technical documentation and prototype demonstrations.