The finals of the 12^th National 3D Innovation Design Competition (3DDS) was wrapped up in the city of Yuxi, Yunnan province, on December 8^th, 2019. "Whirlwind tool" team from Huaqiao University (HQU) won the first prize in the National Finals with its work "Optimal Design of Blades based on Micro-scale Numerical Simulation Technology".

A total of about 2,000 contestants of 700 teams participated in the competition and contended for the finals. They are from competition divisions in 31 provinces and autonomous regions, Taiwan, Hong Kong，Macao, as well as overseas competition areas and co-built countries and regions along the Belt and Road. "Whirlwind tool" team of HQU, comprised of five postgraduates, namely, Guo Bicheng, Guo Ziyu, Ji Kaixun, Lin Jiaming and Liao Tongkai from College of Mechanical Engineering and Automation/Institute of Manufacturing Engineering, with Jiang Feng as the instructor, won the grand prize in 3DDS of Fujian province and advanced to the national finals where they finally got the first prize.

The 3DDS, featured "3D digitization" and "innovative design", is a large-scale public welfare event carried out under the background of China's vigorous implementation of the innovation-driven development strategy and promotion of the integrated development of the real economy and the digital economy. Highlighting the requirements of scientific and technological progress and industrial upgrading, the 3DDS is a good practice of mass innovation and entrepreneurship.

Finals of the 12^th National 3DDS Competition