Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Engineering
Description
Participants use complex computer graphic skills, tools, and processes to develop three-dimensional representations of engineering subjects such as a machine part, tool, device, or manufactured product.
Kellen Trummer, Inglemoor HS, 2026 1st Place State, 2nd Place National
Event Resources
EVENT EXAMPLES
Click on the links to the right to view past entries for this event!
Event Deadlines
January 21, 2027
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor.
CAD January Engineering Challenge
Students will complete a multi-view drawing using the challenge, and upload it as a pdf file. Students will also upload the animation link. Students should spend no more than 3 hours on the challenge.
April 2027
Students will compete in a 3 hour onsite timed challenge.
Note: Students may not compete in CAD Architecture and CAD Engineering, but must choose one of the two events.
Washington TSA Rules
To compete, students must:
Belong to a currently affiliated TSA chapter
Be registered (by their TSA advisor) for competition by December 18, 2026 ($35)
Compete in the January 21, 2027 virtual competition (see individual event pages for details)
Be selected as a top competitor in their event(s) and invited to participate at State
Number of competitors is dependent on specific event
Qualifying competitor lists will be published by February 7, 2027
State Conference registration week February 22-26, 2027 (see state conference page for details)
At the state level, 3 individuals per chapter may compete.
