SME and Stratasys partnered with FANUC for the 2019 challenge, which involved the design, fabrication, and application an end of arm tool (EOAT) in a simulated real-life manufacturing robotics scenario. At the end of the challenge, participants demonstrated their ability to conceptualize, design, iterate, and apply a 3D printed tool, which, aided by a robot running a pre-installed program, repeatably placed an emblem on a target in the correct position and orientation.
SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition
High School Design Winners

Gold Medalist
Hunter Donahoe & Gabe Yeoman - Spring Valley High School (Huntington, West Virginia)

Silver Medalist
Griffin Rossberg & Spencer Richardson - Wasatch High School (Heber City, Utah)

Bronze Medalist
Jordan West & Justin Morrow - Millard North High School (Omaha, Nebraska)
Post Secondary Design Winners

Gold Medalist
Donovan Gentles & Wyatt Brogden - Butte College (Oroville, California)

Silver Medalist
Brandon Lund & Cody White - Texas State Technical College (Waco, Texas)

Bronze Medalist
Dylan Murphy & Makayla Yount - College Catawba Valley Community College (Hickory, North Carolina)