We kicked off a new edition of the 3D Modeling and Printing Competition, organized by MSP, with a promotional campaign aimed at students from schools across the Bucharest–Ilfov region. During our visits, we introduced students to the benefits of exploring technology and the opportunities offered by 3D printing, encouraging them to discover, experiment, and develop their creativity through 3D modeling and printing.
This year, we once again witnessed a wave of registrations, an encouraging sign of students’ growing interest in technology and innovation. At the same time, the involvement of teachers, who provide students with additional learning opportunities through extracurricular activities, highlights just how important it is to nurture their curiosity and encourage them to explore new fields.
On October 23, 2026, we officially entered the hands-on training phase, held at our headquarters in Grozăvești.
After completing the training sessions on Discord with Laurențiu, the students were ready to work directly with 3D printers and print key elements of their projects.
What will school students learn during the hands-on sessions?
Participants will learn the steps required to set up a 3D printer to ensure that their desired model is printed accurately, as well as the parameters they need to consider to achieve the expected results.
Students have access to a guide outlining the requirements for project dimensions, colors, and themes. Their projects must fall within the STEM disciplines: biology, chemistry, physics, technology/ICT, or geography. Participants must also meet the deadline for uploading their final projects to the platform specified by our team.
The 10 teams are invited to visit our headquarters in Grozăvești between October 23 and November 10, where we provide them with 3D printers and all the resources needed for a complete hands-on experience. Students prepare the printers and filaments themselves, configure the printing parameters, and press the magic button that transforms a digital design into a real, three-dimensional object.
This gives them the opportunity to experience the entire process, from preparing the equipment to obtaining the final product, while developing both their technical skills and confidence in their own ideas.
Which teams are participating this year?
As in every year and every edition of the competition, we allocate 10 places for 10 teams, each consisting of three students representing a school. The teams are tasked with exploring, deepening their understanding of, and developing an educational project in our laboratory, designed to help their classmates learn a school subject during lessons.
This year, the following schools from the Bucharest–Ilfov region are participating:
- Apollo Kids Secondary School
- Secondary School No. 124
- “Nicolae Labiș” Secondary School
- “Pia Brătianu” Secondary School
- “Școala Centrală” National College
- “Ioan Bădescu” Secondary School
- “Costin C. Kirițescu” Economic College
- “Cantemir Vodă” National College
- Ciorogârla Secondary School No. 1
- Secondary School No. 311
What do participants say about this year’s hands-on workshops?
“My interaction with the MSP team was wonderful and enjoyable, and the experience was interesting and full of excitement. What I liked most was the moment we took out the keychains we had made ourselves. I recommend these workshops to my classmates because they offer an opportunity to learn new things and discover new passions.”
— Student participant in the 2026 edition
“The MSP team welcomed us very warmly and made everyone feel welcome. So far, I have found the experience really enjoyable, and I am even thinking about signing up again next year. What I liked most was making keychains with our names on them. I would recommend that my classmates take part and experience it for themselves.”
— Student participant in the 2026 edition
“We are very excited about the MSP project and are delighted that this initiative is also available in Romania. Initiatives like this stimulate students’ creativity, encourage them to work as a team, and help them develop innovative ideas together. It is an extraordinary experience! This is the third year we have entered the competition, and we will continue participating every year because the children are so enthusiastic about it.”
— Teacher coordinating the team from Secondary School No. 311 in Bucharest
Future perspectives
The hands-on sessions represent an important step in turning students’ ideas into tangible projects and developing the skills they will need in the future. Through MSP, we aim to give young people the opportunity to explore technology in an interactive way, experiment, learn from their own attempts, and discover just how far their creativity can take them.
Looking ahead, we aim to continue developing educational experiences that combine theory with practice and encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation. We want more students to have access to modern tools and technologies, gain confidence in their abilities, and discover new interests in STEM fields.
For us, every project completed, every object printed, and every idea brought to life represents another step toward a future in which education, technology, and creativity go hand in hand.
