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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat is the Challenge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The “Solid Edge Challenge 2021” consists of designing a lifting mechanism for a real problem in the industry. The objective: to promote ingenuity and creativity using the Solid Edge<\/strong><\/a> 2020 portfolio of solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are working with WashTech to challenge users to solve a real-world problem facing an industry. Founded in 2015, WashTech designs and manufactures industrial cleaning machines to resolve customers\u2019 challenges all over the world, with most of their customers in the automotive and aerospace sector. The machines made by WashTech are designed to meet specific end-customer needs. There are three main factors that drive the design: (1) the type of part that needs to be cleaned, (2) its geometry and (3) the solvent needed for the washing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This design challenge aims to promote and encourage the innovation of new products with the technology that we have available today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For this design challenge, we will provide you with the initial base assembly, on which you must propose a solution. That initial base assembly can be seen below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must consider the following restrictions to which you must propose a solution: <\/p>\n\n\n\n To access the Standard Parts Library, visit our Part Community site<\/strong><\/a> to download standard parts. Additionally, there are resources available for you to obtain standard parts from the web. Standard parts can be found on online catalogs by clicking on the links inside Solid Edge under \u201cLearn\u201d tab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The challenge will consist of 4 stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stage 1 is the project registration, design and submission. This stage starts on November 5, 2020<\/strong> and ends on February 2, 2021<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several steps to be completed during this phase:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The deadline to participate is February 2, 2021<\/strong>. After this date, no further submissions will be considered, and incomplete submissions will be disqualified. In summary, the following checklist should be used to finalize your submission and ensure your participation in the design challenge: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Stage 2 is the project evaluation stage. This stage starts on February 8, 2021<\/strong> and ends on February 12, 2021<\/strong>. All applications will be evaluated by a committee made up of Siemens DISW and Wash-Tech, and a score will be awarded based on the following categories: Siemens will identify 20 submissions that will advance to the next stage, from which the 3D model will be requested for its evaluation and detailed visualization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Stage 3 is the publication of the finalists. On February 17, 2021<\/strong>, the 5 finalists\u2019 designs will be published on the social networks of Siemens DI Software (LinkedIn and Twitter), and the public, based on the \u201clikes\u201d, will position them in the final place they will occupy in the Challenge, the call will end on February 24, 2021<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stage 4 is when the winners will be announced, and awards will be given out! On February 25, 2021<\/strong>, the winners will be published on Siemens DI Software’s social networks and they will be contacted to notify them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information on the challenge, visit the challenge website<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>and register today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n For additional online resources, check out these sites:<\/p>\n\n\n\nRules of the Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How the Challenge Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nChallenge Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stage 1: Project Registration, Design and Submission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Stage 2: Project Evaluation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nCATEGORIES<\/strong> <\/td> MAXIMUM PONITS<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr> Originality of the proposal (Innovation) <\/td> 5<\/em> <\/td><\/tr> Use of Solid Edge <\/td> 5<\/em> <\/td><\/tr> Degree to which it solves the problem addressed <\/td> 5<\/em> <\/td><\/tr> Incorporation of engineering principles <\/td> 5<\/em> <\/td><\/tr> Model justification <\/td> 5<\/em> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Stage 3: Publication of Finalists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Stage 4: Results and Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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