In our world, "good enough" doesn’t exist. We are obsessed with the joy of hands-on
modeling and are committed to refining every detail. We love tweaking parameters until we get
the smoothest surface and keep searching far and wide for the right material. For us makers, a
3D printer is not just a machine, it is the tool that provides us the magical power to turn bold
ideas into reality.
Formnext Asia Shenzhen has joined forces with TroubleMaker to host a Maker Open Day,
offering every maker a pure and heartfelt 3D printing celebration. We sincerely invite all detailoriented
makers to join us at Formnext Asia Shenzhen Maker Open Day, a space where you can discuss maker equipment tips with experienced enthusiasts, customize materials
with filament suppliers, explore design approaches with 3D modeling experts, and share creative inspiration.
Let's be honest: most events hand you a lanyard and a brochure. This isn't one of them.
TroubleMaker and Formnext Asia Shenzhen have built something for makers who stay up until 3 AM chasing the perfect layer line. No fluff. No generic keynotes. Just real tools, real conversations, and real people who understand why your printer is currently disassembled on your desk.
Bring the project that broke your heart… we'll help you fix it.
See you at Formnext Asia Shenzhen!
Maker Activity1：Formnext Asia Shenzhen Maker Tour
Maker Tour Time：10:00am-12:00am，Auguest 27, 2026
Formnext Asia Shenzhen brings together top global brands of maker production tools, ranging from AI design applications to materials and equipment. To help makers quickly get to know the unique features of these products, the organizer and exhibitors have arranged dedicated reception sessions tailored to makers. These sessions include product introductions and opportunities for direct interaction with the brands's engineers.
Customized Maker Tour Following the sessions, we organize a customized Maker Tour .
Tour Features:
√ Precisely target brands and printing service factories, communicate directly with brand engineers about product features.
√ Quickly reach the heads of maker product lines, reducing later communication costs.
√ Shorten exhibition time and receive exclusive gifts from brands.
Which Brands you will see in Formnext Asia Shenzhen
Maker Activity2：Formnext Asia Maker Open Mic Salon
Maker Open Mic Time：14:00pm-16:30pm，Auguest 27, 2026
The maker-world never lacks creativity. Yet the path from idea to reality is full of challenges.
It's also true that the bouncing-off ideas among makers is the best way to achieve them.
At the Maker Open Mic Salon you can discuss everything. From modeling optimization and parameter tuning, to painting, sanding, and postprocessing.
Share your thoughts, dreams and concerns with industry experts, veteran makers, and engineers from software, equipment, and material brands. You can speak your mind freely. Whether you're a beginner looking to avoid pitfalls or an advanced player refining your skills, you can unlock solutions and break technical barriers.
Open Mic Features:
√ Invited maker influencers and brand's experienced engineers.
√ No limits – free questions and discussions.
√ Exchange ideas and questions, and openly speak your mind.
Maker Activity3：Desktop & Maker Technology Factory Tour
Time: To be announced, August 28, 2026
Every year, Formnext Asia Shenzhen coorganizes factory open days with local Shenzhen exhibitors.
You can visit brand factories in person, engage in in-depth discussions, and manufacturers can address real problems makers face after listening to feedback.
All maker participants, please fill in the following registration information to help us create your maker badge, secure your complimentary gifts from the exhibiting brand vendors, and reserve your spot for the factory tour.
About TroubleMaker
De-risk your product development cycle: Develop your hardware product in a shared environment with mentors, coaches, freelancers, and manufacturers.
Hardware founders come to Shenzhen to build faster, then spend months learning who to trust. TroubleMaker is a membership-based R&D lab in Huaqiangbei that cuts that learning curve: 24/7 access to prototyping tools, direct introductions to vetted manufacturers, and a community that's been sharing resources since 2016. No commissions, no trading, no guesswork. Just the workspace and network you need to ship.
