The 2009 Innovator of the Future Contest Results
The 2009 Mastercam Innovator of the Future challenge was to create a one-of-a-kind motorcycle gas cap using Mastercam. The celebrity judge was Jim Quinn, with the help of Jason Pohl, of Orange County Choppers. With many excellent entries, competition was fierce. After careful consideration, Jim has made his selections:
Winner: Justin Amos
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
This cap featured an F-16 soaring over a compass design with a spinning brass arrow. As a pilot, Justin has always enjoyed the jet bikes made by the OCC team.
1st Runner-Up: Brian Flenar
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
Inspired by a class trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame, Brian decided to create a vintage style cap featuring both brass and aluminum.
2nd Runner-Up: Gregg Nemec
Dunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis, MN
Gregg’s clean, practical design features an old-school OCC style dagger. Gregg designed his cap so the inset design can be easily rotated, so the rider can orient it with a flick of the wrist.
CNC Software would like to thank Jim Quinn and OCC for their support of Mastercam IOF and their dedication to manufacturing education. View more photos from this year’s competition here.
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