MTA’s TDI Challenge Names Two Winners

The U.K.-based Manufacturing Technology Association’s (MTA’s) annual Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge produced two winners from a pool of 12 finalists between the ages of 14 and 19. The finalists were chosen by the association’s Education and Training committee and the final judging and award ceremony took place July 9 at the Yamazaki Mazak European headquarters in Worcester, United Kingdom.

Ben Murray, from Balcarras School (Cheltenham), won the prize for the 14-16-year-old category with a design for a handheld stabilizer for filming on a mobile phone. Charlie Smith, from Sedbergh School (Cumbria) won the prize for the 17-19-year-old category with his “SOLA” water-heating stove for outdoor expeditions.

The annual TDI Challenge is intended to help teachers and educators promote the work of the design, technology and engineering students.

Manufacturing Technologies Association, call 020 7298 6400 or visit mta.org.uk.