A multidisciplinary MSP initiative
The 3D modeling and printing contest organized by MSP has a rich history. Over its five editions, it has evolved from an individual competition, to one held within a single school, and eventually to an inter-institutional event.
The contest aims to develop digital skills among middle-school students. It also seeks to test teamwork abilities, the capacity to synthesize and effectively implement information, the usefulness of the project as a didactic tool in teaching a lesson, as well as the students’ ability to present and justify the chosen theme and final work in front of a jury.
Contest Stages
The students went through several stages, including online training and hands-on preparation sessions organized at the MSP headquarters in Grozăvești, where they were able to print essential elements of their projects and test their feasibility.
After the preparation sessions, the MSP team printed the objects, followed by the final event where students presented their completed projects to the jury. Students were awarded both individually and institutionally, with prizes offered by the sponsor FormWerk, which rewarded the schools of the top 3 teams with equipment:
- 1st place: 3D printer Elegoo Centauri + 3 filament rolls
- 2nd place: 3D printer Creality 200B + 2 filament rolls
- 3rd place: 3D printer Creality 200B + 1 filament roll
Additionally, significant discounts were offered for future filament purchases.
Code School Clubs also offered the winning 9 students a course on 3D modeling and printing a fidget spinner.
Jury Members
The jury for this edition consisted of:
⫸ Yannick Bastian – one of the most important supporters of the 3D competition and a technology ambassador. After extensive studies in Germany and Denmark and successful renewable energy projects in Germany, Yannick became an international project developer for the Balkans, working in Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania. Later, driven by his endless enthusiasm, he reinvented his career and in 2013 turned his hobby—3D printing—into a successful business: FormWerk. He has supported the contest since the first edition, offering 3D printers to the top teams. We thank him for his trust and hope for a long-lasting collaboration.
⫸ Doina Țecu – with an impressive 30-year career dedicated to education and engineering, she brings a deep perspective on technical and professional training. A graduate as an engineering teacher (mechanics), her vast experience includes teaching and leadership roles. She currently works at the Ilfov County School Inspectorate, focusing on strategic partnerships with public and private sectors.
⫸ Mihai Peca – a trainer of over 13 years at ICDL Romania, who in recent years has dedicated himself to the field of 3D modeling and printing. He has repeatedly participated as a juror in the competition. We thank him for his involvement and hope to continue creating valuable educational projects together.
About the 2025 Edition
The projects in this edition reached a transdisciplinary dimension, with students surpassing their own limits and integrating concepts from multiple subjects into a didactic object usable in class. Each year, we observe increasing complexity and a desire to break norms and barriers. As organizers, this motivates us and confirms that we are on the right path, adding another “brick” to education.
The award ceremony took place at the Politehnica Library, to whom we express our gratitude for hosting the event. It was opened by Mr. Mădălin Ioniță – Executive Director of AMSP – who encouraged the students, emphasizing the importance of thinking outside the box, evolving, and learning from mistakes in order to improve.
The Winners
The final ranking of the contest was as follows:
- 1st place: Nicolae Labiș School – with the project The Lungs, integrating subjects such as mathematics, biology, and even music
- 2nd place: Ioan Bădescu Secondary School – with the project The Solar System, presented interactively with rotating and supporting mechanisms
- 3rd place: Politehnica High School – with the project The Map of Romania, showcasing the country’s relief in 3D and improving educational accessibility for students with disabilities
- 4th place: Pia Brătianu School – The “Passion” Flower, and School No. 311 – The Volcano
- 5th place: Federico García Lorca Secondary School – The Plant
- 6th place: Dărăști Ilfov School – The Lungs and Pulmonary Diseases: Tuberculosis
- 7th place: ARC School – Tectonic Plates
- 8th place: Costin Kirițescu Economic College – The Spinal Cord
- 9th place: School No. 124 – Atoms
Vision and Partnerships
We are committed to continuously improving and expanding our initiatives, building strong partnerships driven by the shared goal of connecting students with science and technology through interactive methods.
We will return with updates about the 3D projects the winners will create using their new printers, and we eagerly look forward to the next edition, which we hope will be just as successful and bring equally creative projects to the forefront.
