Michael Groenendyk, the School of Information Management student who helped bring 3D printing to the Dalhousie Libraries, recently won the grand $5,000 prize at a national business competition.

Michael’s proposal was for a 3D design service called Final Frontiers 3-D Design, creating designs for science fiction and fantasy products such as custom-made rings and detailed home decorations.

Michael credits having worked at the Killam Library’s Help Desk with giving him an edge to win the competition. Over the past year, he has spent many hours at the Help Desk, assisting people using the 3D printer, giving him both a solid knowledge of the technology and seeing the ways in which people use the 3D printer.

Congratulations on this fantastic accomplishment Michael! Read more about Michael’s win in Dal News.