{"id":218,"date":"2025-11-28T12:13:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T12:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3dgem.in\/newsite\/?page_id=218"},"modified":"2026-03-27T17:26:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:26:49","slug":"awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/3dgem.in\/index.php\/awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/3dgem.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-11-at-2.13.57-PM-1024x586.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1066\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/3dgem.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3D-GEM-AWARDS-FLYER--682x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dgem.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3D-GEM-AWARDS-FLYER--682x1024.jpeg 682w, https:\/\/3dgem.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3D-GEM-AWARDS-FLYER--200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/3dgem.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3D-GEM-AWARDS-FLYER--768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/3dgem.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3D-GEM-AWARDS-FLYER-.jpeg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>3D GEM AWARDS<\/strong>&nbsp;recognise excellence, innovation, and leadership in the fields of&nbsp;<strong>3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Digital Engineering, AR\/VR\/MR\/XR, Digital Twin, Simulation, and AI<\/strong>.<br>Presented annually at the&nbsp;<strong>3D GEM \u2013 Engineering &amp; Medical Technology Summit<\/strong>, the awards honour&nbsp;<strong>individuals, institutions, startups, corporates, researchers, and indigenous technology makers<\/strong>&nbsp;who have made outstanding contributions to India\u2019s 3D Technology ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-accent-color has-hover-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b85aef1f99fdbe4cdda67cf3ed958e2e\"><strong>Purpose of the 3D GEM Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To acknowledge and celebrate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breakthrough innovations in&nbsp;<strong>3D Technology<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indigenous development in&nbsp;<strong>hardware, materials, software &amp; digital tools<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impactful applications across&nbsp;<strong>Engineering, Healthcare, Research &amp; Industry<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transformative contributions that accelerate India\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>AM &amp; Digital Twin ecosystem<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outstanding achievements by&nbsp;<strong>students, researchers, startups, and industry leaders<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-accent-color has-hover-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1fb88ea1c071a0e532a1abf985d7fb8a\"><strong>Award Categories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Indigenous Technology Excellence Awards<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognising Indian companies developing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Polymer 3D Printers (FDM\/FFF, SLA, SLS, LCD, DLP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metal 3D Printers (LPBF, WAAM, Binder Jet, DED, Wire Arc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resin &amp; Bio 3D Printers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Material Manufacturers (Metal powders, Polymer powders, Filaments, Resins, Bio-inks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3D Scanners &amp; Metrology Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additive Manufacturing Post-processing Systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Software &amp; Digital Engineering Awards<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>For exceptional contributions in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3D Modelling &amp; CAD Software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3D Simulation \/ FEA \/ Topology Optimisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AR \/ VR \/ MR \/ XR Platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Twin Platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-driven 3D Design &amp; Generative Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workflow &amp; Automation Software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Innovation &amp; Application Awards<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognising impactful real-world applications in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aerospace &amp; Defence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automotive &amp; Manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthcare &amp; Medical Modelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction &amp; Architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robotics &amp; Automation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education &amp; Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability &amp; Circular Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Startup &amp; Entrepreneurship Awards<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best Emerging 3D Technology Startup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Deep-Tech (AM\/XR\/AI) Startup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most Promising Innovation for India 2030<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women Innovators in 3D Technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Research, Academia &amp; Student Awards<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Outstanding AM Research (Engineering\/Medical)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Student Innovator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellence in 3D Design (Student Category)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Grand Challenge Winners (Special Mention)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-accent-color has-hover-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8e4df94377b6bdb66ac3615d59748804\"><strong>Evaluation Criteria<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Innovation &amp; Originality<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indigenous Technology Development<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry &amp; Societal Impact<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical Excellence &amp; Performance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scalability &amp; Future Potential<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contribution to the 3D Ecosystem<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaluations are performed by a&nbsp;<strong>national jury panel<\/strong>&nbsp;comprising experts from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IITs, NITs &amp; top universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hospitals &amp; medical technology leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defence, aerospace &amp; industrial organisations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leading 3D printing &amp; digital engineering companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-accent-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-963d15a3a3b9e234f42de154f3513188\"><strong>Award Ceremony<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong>&nbsp;29 May 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0Seendripu Krishna Murthy, Lecture Complex Hall &#8211; 3,               IIT Bombay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>During:<\/strong>&nbsp;6th Edition of 3D GEM \u2013 Engineering &amp; Medical Summit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Award winners will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3D GEM AWARD Trophy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of Excellence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognition on 3D GEM and 3D Graphy platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunity to showcase technology at the exhibition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connections with industry, government, and R&amp;D networks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-accent-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-356a23d87b630fa5edd2b3e7a5fd23e6\"><strong>Why the 3D GEM Awards Matter<\/strong> ?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Builds national pride by spotlighting&nbsp;<strong>Indian innovators<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthens the country\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Advanced Manufacturing ecosystem<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages talent across&nbsp;<strong>engineering, medical, digital, and startup sectors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drives the vision of&nbsp;<strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat in Advanced Technology<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspires future generations to pursue&nbsp;<strong>3D technologies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-accent-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ca1e8f4aedcb8e7ca8cc1f4d89c0dffe\"><strong>Submission Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each participating organisation or startup must submit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technology Description Document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prototype \/ Working Model Showcasing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical Specifications &amp; Innovation Summary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application Use Cases and Performance Reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live Demonstrations during 3D GEM 2026 at IIT Bombay<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For software participants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demo videos, screenshots, workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI model summaries \/ algorithms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simulation case studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>National Grand Champion \u2013 Indigenous Maker of India (2026)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Category Champions<\/strong>&nbsp;(Polymer, Metal, Software, XR, Materials, Bio, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certificates of Excellence<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Showcase at 3D GEM Exhibition Floor<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opportunity for collaborations with industry &amp; government<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-accent-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-fbc8beebf9b7561a0f84845864558b1b\"><strong>How to register?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fill the below Google registration form to apply for the 3D GEM AWARDS nomination. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here is the google registration &#8211; 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