Special event
Open 3D printing experience day
Touch, try and talk to the community.
An open 3D printing experience tour for beginners, makers, families and everyone who wants to see consumer 3D printing not only from the outside, but up close and in action.
Official main sponsor of the Community Layer Meetup
Snapmaker makes 3D printing tangible at the CLM.
As official main sponsor, Snapmaker supports the Community Layer Meetup 2026. The focus is on practical 3D printing, visible applications and direct exchange with makers, families and the community.
Venue, parking and access
Venue
MZH Arberg
Gunzenhauser Str. 10
91722 Arberg
Germany
Important for arrival
The address is not the car park and not the direct access point. Please use the northern car park by the kindergarten and follow the marked green access route to the MZH.
Event day
Sunday, 27 September 2026
10:00-16:00
Free admission
Camping nearby
For visitors arriving with a tent, camper or caravan, there are several camping options in the wider area around Arberg. Please check availability and booking conditions directly with the respective provider.
Campingplatz am Dennenloher See
The nearest larger campsite and a pleasant option for a short stay around the Community Layer Meetup.
Farm camping in Wiesethbruck
A small, quiet farm campsite on an orchard meadow close to Arberg.
Nature pitch in Mörsach
A nearby small nature pitch under fruit trees for simple, quiet overnight stays.
Campingplatz Fischer-Michl
An additional option directly at Altmühlsee, suitable as an alternative in the Franconian Lake District.
The idea
The tour starts with the basics and leads step by step through processes, applications, hands-on stations, community areas and the central 3D Printing Experience World. Visitors discover different printing methods, try a 3D scanner themselves, experience a playable CyberBrick City and follow the path from plastic granules to impressive large-format 3D printed models.
What you can explore throughout the day
The Community Layer Meetup is designed as an open experience tour. There is no rigid lecture schedule: visitors can discover stations, ask questions, compare exhibits and stay where it gets interesting.
Discover
Materials, printing processes and everyday helpers show how versatile 3D printing can be for private use and creative projects.
Try
3D scanners and CyberBrick City make technology tangible: from real object to digital model and from printed parts to a playable world.
Be amazed
Enterprise models, a life-size Spider-Man and other large exhibits show what planning, patience and 3D printing can achieve.
Connect
Meet YouTubers, compare printers, ask questions and visit dealers: approachable, direct and without a trade fair barrier.
Community programme on 27 September 2026
The programme combines guided tours and compact talks. Times and titles may still change slightly before publication.
| Time | Title | Format | Speaker / location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15 | Guided tour for interested visitors and beginners | Guided tour | Druckwerkstatt 3D · tour start / info board |
| 11:00 | 3D MES use cases | Talk | Bastian · talk area |
| 12:00 | Resource-oriented 3D printing | Talk | Ron / 3DRON · talk area |
| 13:00 | The perfect printer does not exist – still making the right choice | Talk | Der Absolute Hammer · talk area |
| 14:00 | 3D printing at home: what you can do with it | Talk | Jan · talk area |
| 15:00 | Guided tour for interested visitors and beginners | Guided tour | Druckwerkstatt 3D · tour start / info board |
Stations in the experience tour
The stations show how broad community-driven 3D printing has become: from material, modelling and machine choice to automation, finishing and practical everyday applications.
CyberBrick
An interactive printed play world where children and families can experience how 3D printed parts become something tangible and playful.
Home & garden
Useful ideas for everyday life, workshop, balcony and garden: practical examples that show where 3D printing quickly becomes helpful.
How filament is made
From raw material to printing material: an approachable look at how filament is produced and why quality matters.
CNC
Subtractive manufacturing as an exciting contrast to 3D printing: ideal for understanding where different processes complement each other.
Creality
Desktop 3D printing in practice: devices, examples and conversations around accessible consumer and maker workflows.
Druckwerkstatt 3D
A contact point for questions, guided tours and practical tips from everyday 3D printing experience.
Qidi
Robust FDM printing, materials and typical application areas for users who want to move beyond the first test print.
Anycubic
Insights into desktop 3D printing, devices and sample parts from the consumer and prosumer field.
Bambu Lab
Fast desktop printing, modern workflows and multi-colour possibilities that show how accessible advanced printing has become.
Models & showpieces
Printed exhibits that invite comparison, conversation and closer inspection of detail, size and surface quality.
Der Absolute Hammer
Practical maker perspective, creator exchange and concrete tips from real workshop and everyday use.
3DRON 3D printing & filament store
Filaments, print service and material advice from an application-oriented 3D printing provider.
3D MES
Organised print processes, monitoring and use cases for anyone thinking beyond a single printer.
Snapmaker
Official main sponsor station with desktop 3D printing, U1 context and practical conversations around consumer and prosumer workflows.
SwapMod & JobOx
Automation, build-plate changes and serial print jobs: exciting solutions for making desktop printing more productive.
SLA printing
Resin printing, fine details and post-processing: a look at where high surface quality and precision matter.
Laser
Engraving and cutting as a useful addition to 3D printing, especially for signs, details and mixed-material projects.
CAD
From idea to printable file: see why design decisions shape whether a print becomes useful, strong and clean.
Scanner
Turn real objects into digital models and understand where 3D scanning can support repair, design and documentation.
Recycling
Material cycles, leftovers and smarter use of resources: a station for everyone who thinks beyond the finished print.
One 3D printer
The basic principle made simple: a focused look at what happens while a printer turns filament into a part.
3D print painting
Finishing, colour and surface design can turn printed parts into individual display pieces.
Slicer techniques
Supports, profiles, layer height and print preparation: small settings that often make a big difference.
Central models
Eye-catching centre pieces bring the tour together and show what is possible when model, material and patience align.
Schematic hall plan
The plan shows the intended visitor route: open enough for free exploration, but clear enough to create a visible sense of progression.
Dealers, safety and families
Discover products on site
Dealer areas are planned where visitors can discover and buy selected 3D printed products, gadgets, play ideas and practical home products directly on site.
Family-friendly planning
Resin printing is shown only as a closed showcase station; liquid resin remains inaccessible. Hands-on areas are supervised and large exhibits are set up securely.
Want to contribute a project?
If you would like to bring a project, exhibit or suitable idea to the Community Layer Meetup, please get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
Is admission free?
Yes. Admission to the Community Layer Meetup is free.
Is the event suitable for children?
Yes. There are illustrative stations, a playable CyberBrick City and supervised hands-on areas for families.
Do I need to own a 3D printer?
No. The event is explicitly aimed at beginners, curious visitors and families without prior knowledge.
Can I show my own project?
Yes. Own projects, exhibits and suitable community ideas can be registered via the contact page.
Will drinks and products be available?
Drinks and selected 3D printed products are planned as part of the tour.