From October 22 to 25, 2026, Sundots joined WTCC 2026, the West Bund International Tech Consumer Carnival and Global AI Tech Players Gathering, at the West Bund International Convention and Exhibition Center in Shanghai. We brought 3D printers, materials, and creative works to the event, inviting visitors to see up close how an idea on a screen becomes an object they can hold.
Meeting everyday technology on Shanghai's West Bund
With the theme ‘AI for Life,’ WTCC 2026 places technology products in everyday settings. According to Jiefang Daily's opening report, this year's event brings together more than 400 technology brands, spanning consumer technology, creator experiences, and new product showcases. For Sundots, it is also a chance to introduce more families, designers, and technology enthusiasts to 3D printing materials.
At the booth, printers sit alongside works in different colors and forms. Visitors can watch the printing process and use finished objects to understand the relationship between material, structure, and appearance. Seeing a piece take shape layer by layer can make it easier to begin a first project than looking at a model on a screen alone.
Start with a name: Experience 3D printing
The public event guide lists Sundots as an L1 booth for a 3D printed nameplate experience. Participants can choose a template, enter a name, and watch a digital model become their own nameplate layer by layer. Turning an abstract printing principle into a small, personal creation is the experience we hope to offer visitors who are new to 3D printing.
This kind of project also gives families a way to explore together. From deciding what to make and choosing a color to watching the structure form, children and parents can talk about the same creation. Follow staff guidance for operating equipment and collecting finished pieces. Reservations, sessions, and available places during the event are subject to the organizer's and on-site arrangements.
More than one color, more than one feel
3D printing choices extend beyond a model's shape and color. Small display pieces, objects handled repeatedly, and structures meant to bend each call for different materials. The Sundots material catalog covers PLA, PETG, TPU, and TPE, helping creators look for a material suited to how a piece will be used.
Flexible materials remain an area we continue to explore. For projects involving touch, bending, and structural design, TPE and TPU offer possibilities different from rigid materials. Whether either suits a particular piece still depends on the specific grade, printer, structure, and tests on a physical print. Material and manufacturing support comes from Sungallon; consult each report within the scope of its corresponding material and document.
From tech creators to fashion design, bringing 3D printing to more people
WTCC's public visitor guide introduces an AI experience ambassador tour featuring He Tongxue and Liu Wei. Familiar creators bring technology into everyday conversation and encourage more people to approach a machine, ask a question, and try making something.
Beyond WTCC, the 3D printed splash dress worn by Qi Wei at the 2026 Harper's Bazaar annual gala also brought digital forms into public view. That fashion example is separate from our participation in the exhibition, yet both point to an interesting shift: 3D printing is becoming a tool for creative expression. From a stage outfit to a first desktop project, materials and design together shape the final experience.
Take inspiration from the event into your next creation
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Sundots booth to talk with us. We hope the next step after meeting here is a project you actually start making: your own nameplate, a small item for the home, or an experiment with a flexible structure.
If you are looking for 3D printing materials for a creative project, teaching activity, or brand project, tell us what you plan to make, which printer you use, and what result you want. Start with a suitable material and sample, then print your idea into reality.
Sources and further reading
The exhibition photos and poster in this article were provided by the Sundots team. Event details and references to public figures are linked to separate public reports.
