BASEL, Switzerland (March 21, 2015)Solidscape®, Inc., the leading manufacturer of high precision 3D wax printers for the jewelry industry, announces the winners of the fourth annual Baselworld Design Competition. As the focal point of the watch and jewelry industry, Baselworld inspires industry leaders and top designers to showcase their creations and innovations on a worldwide stage. Every year Solidscape provides designers the opportunity to receive international recognition for their work.

“Solidscape is proud to showcase the most creative and innovative jewelry designs that embrace cutting edge 3D printing technology,” stated Fabio Esposito, Solidscape President. “Designers now have the ability to create complex geometries impossible through traditional hand carving techniques. These designers are thrilled because Solidscape’s precision 3D printing technology allows them to unleash their imagination and push the boundaries of creative design”.

Winning Designs

Capturing the Platinum Award for jewelry the third year in a row is the OG-Art Studio team from Bialystok, Poland. The spectacular Dragon Pendant is a stunning design that features complex geometry and incredible detail requiring the highest precision in 3D printing and casting excellence.

The Gold Award for jewelry is a Chrysanthemum-inspired brooch by Mr. Hiroaki Watanabe of Japan. The variety and sizes of Chrysanthemums symbolically represents a long and peaceful life. The delicate flower petals ironically demand the most extreme precision in 3D printing.

Tied for the Silver Award for jewelry is the exquisite Firebird Pendant by Sri Lanka’s W.A Chamal S Jayaratna. This intricate yet organic design reflects his use of nature and architecture as inspiration.

Also tied for the Silver Award for jewelry is the whimsical Mermaid ring from the House of Wittelsbach in the United States. Their exquisite Nouveau-inspired mermaid combines sculptural fluidity with ornately detailed jewelry.

 

Awards for Jewelry

 

PLATINUM Award for jewelry

OG-Art Studio, Poland

Title: Dragon Pendant

dragonpendant


 

GOLD Award for jewelry

Mr. Hiroaki Watanabe, Japan

Title: Chrysanthemum brooch

chrysanthemum-brooch


 

SILVER Award for jewelry (Tie)

W.A Chamal S Jayaratna, Sri Lanka

Title: Firebird Pendant

firebird-pendant


SILVER Award for jewelry (Tie)

House of Wittelsbach, United States

Title: Mermaid ring

mermaidring

 

New for 2015 is the “Fine Art” award category. These unique entrants represent free form expression of non-jewelry designs executed in a manner similar to jewelry. They require mastery of CAD design and Solidscape’s industry-leading high precision 3D printers to create flawlessly castable pieces.

The Platinum Award for fine art is the intricately-detailed Violin figurine from German Oliver Borgardts of Higher Lyrics Art. His dancing violinist hits the high notes in detailed design, capturing the best of human expression.

The Gold Award for fine art is for the “Cassoulet with Phoenix” design by Mr. Hiroaki Watanabe of Japan. His incense box is designed to create a peaceful atmosphere with comfortable scents while the phoenix is a symbol of everlasting peace and long life.

The Silver Award for fine art is the finely-detailed Ballerina figurine from Meenakshi Rawa of India. Her delicate, on point interpretation of this graceful tiny dancer could only be realized by the combination of brilliant CAD design and Solidscape’s industry-leading high precision 3D printers.

 

Awards for Fine Art

 

PLATINUM Award for fine art

Higher Lyrics Art, Oliver Borgardts, Germany

Title: Violin

violin


 

GOLD Award for fine art

Mr. Hiroaki Watanabe, Japan

Title: Cassoulet with Phoenix

cassoulet-with-phoenix


 

SILVER Award for fine art

Meenakshi Rawa, India

Title: Ballerina

ballerina

 

Design entries were judged based on successful wax modeling printed by a Solidscape 3D printer, best design (artistry and style), as well as best use of technology (CAD/Solidscape 3D printing). All finalists’ pieces can be found in the design excellence centerpiece at Solidscape’s Baselworld exhibit, Hall 4.U, C24.

Solidscape’s MAX2, a fully automated printer with an easy-to-operate touch screen that allows the production of high-precision wax patterns, has been a key exhibitor and sponsor at Baselworld for nearly a decade. With higher throughput and increased productivity gains, Solidscape delivers 3D solutions for jewelry designers and advanced manufacturing. Customers create wax patterns to be cast in metal or for use for mold making. Learn more at www.solidscape.com.

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About Solidscape®, Inc. Company:

Solidscape®, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Stratasys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS), is the leader in high precision 3D printers for direct manufacturing applications. Over the years, Solidscape has set the bar for the highest standards in surface finish, accuracy and material castability. Solidscape printers are marketed through a global network of distribution partners, and are used for casting fine jewelry, dental restorations, turbine blades, medical, orthopedics, consumer goods, electronics, toys and many other high precision products.

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About Stratasys®,  Inc. Company:

Stratasys, Inc., Minneapolis, is a maker of additive manufacturing machines for prototyping and producing plastic parts. The company markets under the brands Dimension 3D Printers and Fortus Production 3D Printers. The company also operates RedEye On Demand, a digital manufacturing service for prototypes and production parts. In 2011 Stratasys acquired 3D printer maker, Solidscape, Inc. According to Wohlers Report 2011, Stratasys had a 41 percent market share in 2010, and has been the unit market leader for the ninth consecutive year. Stratasys patented and owns the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM®) process. The process creates functional prototypes and manufactured goods directly from any 3D CAD program, using high-performance industrial thermoplastics. The company holds more than 285 granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally. Stratasys products are used in the aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, business & industrial equipment, education, architecture, and consumer-product industries. Online at: www.Stratasys.com.