The Ministry of National Defense held the awards ceremony for the 3rd National Defense 3D Printing Competition at Daejeon Convention Center on June 18. The competition, hosted by Daejeon City and organized by the 3D Convergence Industry Association, featured awards for innovative uses and ideas in 3D printing.
Key winners included:
- Utilization Excellence: Choi Kwang-yong and others for improving ship parts maintenance, reducing costs and time.
- Ideas Category: Jo Seong-jin for solving ventilation fan supply issues through self-manufacturing.
The event aimed to integrate 3D printing technology into defense, promoting interest and expanding its use within the military.