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⏰ Event Period: July 10, 2026– July 31PM (UTC+8)
How to Participate:
1. Earn Points by Uploading Models
Creators earn points based on their uploaded model’s tier. A single creator’s total upload points are capped at 1,000 points/month. If all uploaded models are Standard tier, the monthly cap drops to 500 points.
Standard Model: +10 points
Intermediate Model: +33 points
Advanced Model: +99 points
Premium Model: +198 points
2. Posting & Engagement Rewards
Earn points by sharing your creative process or showcasing your models in posts within the MAKEROAD Designer Exclusive Welfare Plan ​ group. Community interactions (downloads, favorites, likes) with your posts and models during the event period also qualify for points.
Share creation process: +30 points/post (capped at 300 points/month). Requirement: Posts must include ≥100 words and ≥3 model-related images, OR a video ≥15 seconds.
Model download: +3 points/download (total cap for downloads/favorites/likes: 300 points/month)
Model favorite: +3 points/favorite (total cap for downloads/favorites/likes: 300 points/month)
Model like: +3 points/like (total cap for downloads/favorites/likes: 300 points/month)
Reminder: Only models uploaded and interactions generated during the event period count toward rewards. Pre-existing models or out-of-window interactions will not be counted.
3. Creator Lucky Draw
Creators are sorted into prize pools based on their total monthly points—higher scores unlock bigger rewards! T
Standard Pool (10–99 points): 30 points × 1,000 / 50 points × 500 / 100 points × 200
Advanced Pool (100–499 points): PLA Filament × 30 / TPU Filament × 10 / 300 points × 10 / 100 points × 20
Expert Pool (500+ points): AMS Dry Box × 3 / 666 points × 20 / 999 points × 15 / PLA Filament × 10
4. Star Designer Leaderboard
The top 8 creators by total accumulated points during the event will earn the “Star Designer” ​ title, receiving 5 rolls of PLA filament each + a 30-day homepage feature.
👇 Full official rules here: http://www.makeroad.com/news/455
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The MAKEROAD July Creator Climbing Plan has officially begun!
Every step of your creation has a response!
As long as you continue to produce in July, MAKEROAD will give you generous rewards. From points to consumables, from lucky draws to homepage exposure, we have set up supply stations at every upward step.
Event Time: 10:00 July 10th to 24:00 July 31st, 2026 (Beijing Time)
Participation method:
1. Upload to earn points
Creators earn corresponding points based on the model level for each uploaded model. The total number of points uploaded by the same creator in a single month is capped at 1000 points. If all the uploaded models are ordinary models, the total limit is 500 points.
Normal model+10 points
Intermediate model+33 points
Advanced Model+99 points
Top model+198 points
2. Posting+Interactive Award
Creators in the MAKEROAD Designer Exclusive Welfare Plan group can earn points by posting and sharing their creative process and models to gain community interaction (download/bookmark/like).
Post and share the creative process+30 points, capped at 300 points per month. (The sub text of the post should not be less than 100 words, and the number of model related images should not be less than 3 or the video should not be less than 15 seconds)
Model downloaded once+3 points download/bookmark/like total capped at 300 points/month
The model has been bookmarked once and receives a maximum of 300 points per month for downloading, bookmarking, and liking
The model has been liked once and earns 3 points for downloading, bookmarking, and liking, with a total limit of 300 points per month
3. Creator Lottery
Creators enter the corresponding prize pool based on their accumulated points for the month, with higher points leading to a larger prize pool.
Ordinary pool (10-99 points): 30 points * 1000/50 points * 500/100 points * 200
• Advanced Pool (100-499 points): PLA consumables * 30/TPU consumables * 10/300 points * 10/100 points * 20
Dashengchi (500+points): AMS drying oven * 3/666 points * 20/999 points * 15/PLA consumables * 10
4. Celebrity Designer Ranking
The top 8 creators in terms of cumulative total score during the event will be awarded the title of "Star Designer" and each will receive 5 rolls of PLA consumables and a 30 day homepage recommendation.
👇 For detailed rules, please click: http://www.makeroad.com/news/454

The first connection with 3D printing dates back to 2024, when I encountered an old Aurora Erwo equipment in the company workshop, an old model manufactured in 2016. At first glance, I only felt that this machine was precise and advanced. I was curious but completely clueless. I skipped manual leveling and hastily started printing, and without any accidents, I blocked the head directly. I stumbled at first contact and quietly planted the seeds of researching 3D printing.
The company equipment will eventually be shared, and I can't let go of my passion. In 2025, I bought my first printer P1SC. After repeated debugging and calibration, the machine smoothly squeezed out consumables and produced my first complete product - a small and cute Doraemon. Watching the delicate and smooth lines of the ornaments placed on the table, the sense of achievement created by myself was overwhelming, making me completely immersed in the fun of stacking them layer by layer.
On weekdays, I prefer two types of works: cute figurines that are soft and healing, and practical tools that can be used at home. When getting started, I took a lot of beginner's detours: I didn't understand the need for support for complex models, and my printed copies were messy and scrambled; I have also tried low-quality consumables, which frequently clog after two uses. I can only repeatedly disassemble the hot end and practice cold drawing cleaning. Through repeated disassembly and repair of the machine, I have gained a thorough understanding of its structure. In the past, I was at a loss when faced with faults, but now I can handle all kinds of small problems with ease.
For me, 3D printing is not just a technical hobby, but also a gentle and romantic hidden in the details. Most of my printing time now is spent making various figurines for my wife. The silk material is stacked layer by layer to form, and what is printed is not only an exquisite model, but also a unique sentiment from ordinary days. This journey of 3D printing began with a mishap of the company's old printer and ended with every exclusive little surprise prepared for loved ones.

——Behind every model, there is a creator worth seeing
Designer Card
Designer: TK tang
Creative Direction: Functional Models | Storage Design | Life Creativity
Creative keywords: practical, multifunctional, low support, easy to print
📜 Introduction
Some people come into contact with 3D printing to make money, while others stay in 3D printing because of their passion. TK tang belongs to the latter. At the beginning of the interview, we asked her, "What kind of work do you mainly do now?" She didn't hesitate and replied, "What I do must be practical first." With just one sentence, we also understood the biggest difference between her and many designers. In her eyes, a good model should not only look good, but also truly integrate into life.
💡 The first time she was exposed to 3D printing, she saw a dragon that "grew out"
Three years ago, by chance, she followed her relatives into the factory and saw a 3D printer for the first time. The machine is working, stacking materials layer by layer, and a printing dragon is slowly forming. At that time, I felt it was particularly magical. For her, who already loves design, the biggest shock of that moment was not the machine, but finally discovering that the ideas in her mind could really become reality. Since then, she began learning slicing, printing, and modeling, and truly entered the world of 3D printing.
💻 From designers to people who do everything
Later, she and her partner owned twenty printers. But with more and more printers, she has less and less time to create. Modeling, slicing, taking product pictures, operating the store, responding to customers, shipping, after-sales service... originally the job of a designer, gradually became one person supporting the entire operation process. In order to catch up with orders, the machine printed continuously for more than ten hours, and she had to get up in the middle of the night to change to the next plate for printing. She recalled that experience with a smile, but also candidly said, 'Later on, I realized that I was doing business every day, but I had less and less time to create.' That was the first time she realized that she was slowly moving away from the reason why she used to love 3D printing.
🛠 She sold 20 printers but didn't leave 3D printing
Later, for various reasons, she sold all the printers and only kept four to accompany herself. Many people think that means it's over. But for her, it's more like starting over. After leaving the tedious work, she finally sat down again and seriously thought about a question: If I didn't have to consider orders, what would I most like to design? The answer is simple. Still those models that can truly solve life problems.
She began to observe the people around her. What do friends need? What is missing at home? Is there something that can be made more convenient through one's own design? Inspiration comes back little by little like this. What she likes has never been a hit. In the interview, we asked her, 'What do you think a good model should look like?' Her answer was without any hesitation. Firstly, it's important to print. "" Try to minimize or even eliminate support. "" It's best to have two or more functions. "In her opinion, design is not meant to showcase skills. Truly good works should enable more people to easily print and use them. A stand that can accommodate storage. A storage box can also have more uses. What she hopes others will remember more is not a particular work, but: "When I want to print practical models, I think of my homepage
😊 The happiest time of creation is not when you win awards
Many people believe that the happiest time for creators is when their works win awards or have high downloads. But she shook her head. She said that what really makes her happy is the entire creative process. Starting from conception. To model, print, test, take photos, and then share on social media platforms. She enjoyed every step of it. She smiled and said, 'After taking photos of my work, my happiness actually ends. Then, I start preparing for the next piece.' We suddenly understood. What truly sustains her to this day has never been data or rewards. But rather the creation itself.
Finally, we asked her a question. If we were to go back three years when we first started learning about 3D printing, what would you most like to say to yourself? She thought for a moment and answered seriously, "You still have to follow your original intention. What you really like will keep pushing you forward
🖋 Editor's Notes
At the end of the interview, she had already arrived at Disney. We originally thought this would be a chat about entrepreneurship and 3D printing. At the end of the conversation, I realized that what truly made people remember were not the 20 printers or those busy days. But rather a creator's original intention that has never changed. She enjoys design, creation, and the process of turning every idea into reality. This is also the reason why MAKEROAD wants to open Designer Story. Because behind every model, there is a creator worth seeing. And we hope to tell their stories to more people.
👉🏻 Welcome to TK tang's homepage: https://www.makeroad.com/zh/132070
Designer Story Vol.01 completed
Next designer, stay tuned.

Every Maker has a beginning.
It might be a friend, an exhibition, a video, an article, a 3D printer, or simply a moment of inspiration.
Now, we sincerely invite you to join makers around the world and share your 3D printing story 🎁
📅 Event Period：July 6, 2026 10:00 – July 31, 2026 24:00 (Beijing Time)
👥 Who Can Participate：All registered MAKEROAD users
🎯 How to Join？
Join the community topic group “Who Introduced You to 3D Printing?” and post your story to participate.
You may share:
👤 A person who inspired you
🎥 A video, book, or article
🏭 An exhibition, course, or company
🖨️ Your first 3D printer or first successful print
🚗 A model you instantly fell in love with
Or any moment that brought you into the world of 3D printing
If someone inspired you, feel free to invite them to join MAKEROAD 💙
🏆 Rewards
❤️ Participation Reward
+20 points for each approved post（Earn up to 100 points per participant.）
🎉 Popular Story Award (20 winners)
Selected based on engagement (likes, comments, saves, shares)
→ 1 roll of SUNLU PLA filament (random color)
⭐ Official Featured Story Award (1 winner)
Selected by the official judging panel for outstanding content
→ SUNLU AMS Heater ×1
🔗 Full Rules：Please click the link for complete event details. 【 https://www.makeroad.com/news/457 】
💡 Notes：All detailed rules are subject to the official event page. Any violation of the rules will result in disqualification.
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💙 Who brought you into the world of 3D printing?
Every maker has their own starting point.
It could be a friend, an exhibition, a video, an article, a printer, or a chance encounter.
Now, we sincerely invite you to share your 3D printing story with our global partners 🎁
📅 Event time: 10:00 on July 6, 2026-24:00 on July 31, 2026 (Beijing time)
👥 Participants: All MAKEROAD registered users
🎯 Participation method: Join the community special group. Who is your 3D printing enlightenment? 】Publish your entry story to participate.
You can share:
👤 Inspire someone from you
🎥 One video/one book/one article
🏭 An exhibition/a course/a company
🖨️ The first printer or the first successful printing
🚗 A model that makes you fall in love or any moment that takes you into the world of 3D printing!
If someone has influenced you, you are also welcome to invite them to join MAKEROAD together 💙
🏆 reward mechanism
❤️ Each approved valid post earns 20 points (with a maximum of 100 points per person)
🎉 Popularity Sharing Award (20 winners)
According to the level of interaction (like/comment/favorite/forward)
Selection → SUNLU PLA Consumables 1 roll (color random)
⭐ Official Selected Story Award (1 winner)
Comprehensive selection of high-quality content by the official judging panel
→ SUNLU AMS heater 1 unit
🔗 Complete Rules: Please click on the link to view the complete activity rules【 https://www.makeroad.com/news/456 】
💡 Attention: All detailed rules are subject to the activity description page, and violations will result in disqualification.

The MAKEROAD Global Maker Referral Program is officially live! Rally your 3D printing crew and let’s make some magic together! 🖨
⏰ Event Period: July 6，2026 – July 31,2026(UTC+8)
🎁 New User Welcome Gift:
Every new user who registers during the event gets 15 bonus points​ (distributed after the event concludes).
🚀 Referral Tiers (Rewards Stack!):
● Invite 1​ user → Entry to win 50 rolls of PLA filament
● Invite 10​ users → 1 PLA filament roll + 50 points​ directly
● Invite 30​ users → +1 PLA roll + 150 points
● Invite 50​ users → +1 PLA roll + 250 points
● Invite 100​ users → +1 AMS Dry Box​ ( ⚠ Limited to first 10 achievers; subject to activity & upload requirements. See full rules.)
(Note: Rewards are cumulative across all tiers.)
*All tiers are stackable. Rewards cap at the 100-referral tier.
Example:​ Inviting 30 people grants you one entry into the 50-filament giveaway + 1 roll of PLA + 50 points + 1 roll of PLA + 150 points—all rewards from applicable tiers combined.
🎨 Designer Fast-Track:
Invite 1 designer​ to join and upload 1 mid-tier (or higher) model​ → Both​ get 1 PLA roll​ (Limited to 100 sets; thereafter replaced by 99 points).
Each additional designer invited → +50 points​ (Stackable, capped at 1,000 points).
💡 Key Highlight: All referral rewards are awarded IN ADDITION to​ standard system sign-up points. Double the joy! 🎉
📜 Full Official Rules: http://www.makeroad.com/news/453
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MAKEROAD Global Invitation | Inviting colleagues from around the world in the name of creation
Dear 3D printing and modeling experts, let's gather! 👋
July Big Action - The Global 3D Printing Enthusiast Invitation Program has officially launched. This time we won't play virtual games. Quickly invite your friends in the 3D printing industry to join us and make things happen!
⏰ Event time: 10:00 on July 6, 2026-24:00 on July 31 (Beijing time)
🎁 Newcomer Meeting Ceremony:
New friends who register during the event will receive 15 points each (distributed uniformly after the event ends).
🚀 New ranking list (rewards can be stacked):
● Invite 1 person → Participate in the selection of 50 rolls of PLA consumables qualification
Invite 10 people → Get 1 roll of PLA consumables+50 points directly
Invite 30 people → Get 1 roll of PLA consumables+150 points
Invite 50 people → Get 1 roll of PLA consumables+250 points
Invite 100 people → Get 1 more AMS drying oven (limited to the top 10 achievers, must meet interactive and upload tasks, please refer to the plan for details)
*All gears can be stacked, and if there are more than 100 people, they will still be executed according to the 100 person gear.
For example, inviting 30 people can earn "50 rolls of consumables qualification+1 roll of PLA+50 points+1 roll of PLA+150 points" at the same time, and all level rewards will be stacked.
🎨 Designer hotline:
Invite one designer to join and upload intermediate or above models, and both parties will receive one roll of PLA (limited to 100 copies, which will be replaced with 99 points upon receipt).
For every additional designer invited, an additional 50 points will be awarded (up to a maximum of 1000 points).
💡 Key point: All point rewards are additionally distributed on top of the system's basic points, truly providing double happiness!
Click here for detailed rules of the activity: http://www.makeroad.com/news/452