Black Myth: Wukong Comes to the Exhibition
TCT Shenzhen 2026, the South China exhibition for 3D printing and additive manufacturing, took place in Shenzhen from October 14 to 16, 2026. Cprint3D presented its 3H-420 Plus MJP wax 3D printer, together with wax models printed on the machine for jewelry, precision casting and creative applications, and the castings produced from those models. The display also included sand molds printed by the SJ-1200 sand 3D printer and related castings.
A performer dressed as the character from Black Myth: Wukong was a highlight of the stand. Most of the costume components, along with the Jingubang staff, were produced by Cprint3D through wax 3D printing followed by casting. Visitors could take photos with the performer while seeing a practical application of 3D printing in creative production up close.
Wearing armor and carrying the Jingubang staff, the Black Myth: Wukong performer drew visitors to stop and take photos. The costume’s patterns, sculpted decorations and staff details also provided tangible references for product discussions at the exhibition.
Making these costume components and props connected wax printing with casting: Cprint3D wax 3D printers first produced the wax models, which were then used in a casting process to create the physical components. From wax samples on the display to cast works that could be worn, exhibited and used for interaction, visitors could more directly understand the role of wax printing in making creative products.
For creative works, a recognizable design often comes from the combination of silhouettes, patterns and layered decoration. Turning these details into physical pieces that can be displayed and worn requires model preparation, wax printing and subsequent casting to work together. The Black Myth: Wukong creations shown at the exhibition provided a tangible example of this production route.
Beyond stopping to take photos, visitors also joined the performer for group pictures. These interactions offered a close view of the armor decorations and Jingubang staff, bringing the results of wax printing and casting to a wider audience in an engaging way.
Wax Printing Applications in Jewelry, Precision Casting and Creative Work
The 3H-420 Plus MJP wax 3D printer shown at the exhibition is designed for applications including jewelry, precision casting and creative work. It produces the wax models needed for subsequent lost-wax casting.
Alongside the printer, Cprint3D displayed wax models and castings for jewelry, precision casting and creative applications. These different samples allowed visitors to examine shapes, patterns and structures at the wax-model stage, as well as the physical pieces produced through casting, illustrating the route from digital models to wax models and finished castings.
During demonstrations, staff held up wax samples to explain them to visitors. Presenting the samples by hand made their outlines, curved surfaces and fine structures easier to examine. It also connected the equipment’s purpose with the printed pieces in front of visitors, giving discussions a concrete physical reference.
Displaying the equipment, wax models and castings in the same area created a continuous set of physical references for product explanations. For visitors interested in jewelry and precision casting, the wax models represented the starting point for subsequent casting. For those interested in creative production, the samples and cast works illustrated the transition from digital designs to physical objects. Bringing these applications together made the uses of wax printing more tangible.
SJ-1200 Sand Molds and Castings Show Another Manufacturing Route
In addition to the wax-printing exhibits, the display featured sand molds printed by the SJ-1200 sand 3D printer and related castings. Visitors could examine the shapes and structures of the sand molds at close range and use the castings as a reference to understand how sand printing fits into the casting process.
Wax printing and sand printing serve different stages of casting: the former produces wax models for lost-wax casting, while the latter produces sand molds and cores for sand casting. Showing both types of samples together provided concrete starting points for discussions with visitors who had different casting needs.
From Physical Exhibits to Face-to-Face Conversations
During the exhibition, photo opportunities with the performer created a lively atmosphere, while the equipment, wax models and castings grounded conversations in practical applications. The Cprint3D team welcomed visitors at the display and meeting area for face-to-face discussions based on the exhibits and product literature.
As conversations moved from the display to the meeting area, viewing the works gave way to browsing product literature and discussing samples. The team sat around a table with visiting customers, presenting equipment information and wax samples and connecting the exhibition with discussions about applications.
In another customer discussion, the team and visitors gathered around product literature on the table. For Cprint3D, the value of an exhibition also lies in these direct encounters: helping customers see what the equipment can produce and how samples enter the casting process, while providing physical pieces and information as a basis for further conversations.
From wax models for jewelry, precision casting and creative work to the cast costume components and Jingubang staff, alongside SJ-1200 sand molds and castings, Cprint3D used a range of physical exhibits to demonstrate the possibilities of combining 3D printing with casting.
Thank you to everyone who visited our stand. Cprint3D looks forward to continuing conversations with more customers and partners and advancing the use of wax and sand 3D printing in real projects.