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3D printing for events and trade shows in NYC

Ctrl+P does 3D printing for events and trade shows in NYC: booth centerpieces and stage objects that pull a crowd across a busy hall. Each piece is printed big in white or clear PETG, painted, and sectioned to ship, assemble and strike.

Giant computer mouse sculpture as a trade show booth centerpiece in New York, finished in 01 Ivory

Printed in

White or clear PETG

Finished

Painted to any colour

Ships

Crated, ready to re-install

Giant CTRL and P keycap sculptures in an office lobby, finished in 01 Ivory

Giant CTRL and P keycap sculptures in an office lobby, finished in 01 Ivory

Crew installing a giant 3D printed sculpture in sections in a New York lobby

Crew installing a giant 3D printed sculpture in sections in a New York lobby

Large-format 3D printing of a white PETG sculpture section in the studio

Large-format 3D printing of a white PETG sculpture section in the studio

Trade show booth centerpieces people walk toward

On a crowded floor, scale does the work signage cannot. A large, familiar object rising above the booth gives visitors a landmark to find and a reason to come closer. For product companies, an oversized model of the product or a key component lets the sales team point at details that would be invisible at real size.

What we make for events and trade shows:

  • An oversized product or component model for a booth
  • Giant keycaps, a computer mouse or other tech forms for a product show
  • A sculpted reception counter front or demo plinth
  • Stage objects and set pieces for keynotes and launches
  • A centerpiece sculpture for a gala entrance or dinner

Large-format 3D printing, built to ship and strike

We print in white or clear PETG, in sections, then join, sand, prime and paint. Shows mean tight move-in windows, exhibitor rules and pieces that get packed and shipped again. We design joints that assemble by hand with simple tools, label every section and build reusable crates if the piece will travel to more shows.

We size the piece to your booth's height rules, place graphics where they read from the aisle and build in cable routes for screens or lighting. Clear PETG with a tinted coat can glow from inside, which helps a piece hold its own under hall lighting.

Before anything ships, we test-fit the full assembly in the studio, so there are no surprises on the floor. Every section is labeled to match the assembly notes, and fixings are chosen so a small crew can build and strike the piece without special equipment. A touch-up kit travels in the crate for scuffs picked up in transit.

Event sculpture for stages and galas

For keynotes, a single oversized object on stage gives the camera something to frame. For galas and dinners, one sculptural piece at the entrance sets the tone before anyone reaches a table. All colour is paint, so we match the event palette or work from our codes, such as 02 Cobalt or 04 Signal.

Running a pop-up as well? See 3D printing for brand activations. Building for a set or stage production? See 3D printed props for film, TV and theatre.

How it works

  1. Send booth plans, show timing and your freight deadline.
  2. We advise on sections, assembly and finish, then quote.
  3. You approve the model and graphic placement.
  4. We print, finish and test-fit the full assembly.
  5. We crate and deliver to your exhibit house or the venue, with assembly notes.

See each stage on our process page.

What to send us

Your exhibitor manual answers half of this:

  • Booth layout and where the piece sits
  • Show timing and freight or marshaling deadlines
  • Venue material and fire rules
  • Files, sketches or product CAD
  • Whether it travels to more shows

Then send the brief through Start a print.

Questions

Can you work with our exhibit house?

Yes. We can deliver finished, crated pieces to your exhibit house or straight to the venue, with assembly notes and fixing details your builders can follow.

How quickly does a printed piece assemble on the show floor?

It depends on the piece, but we design for hand assembly with labeled sections and simple fasteners, so it fits into a tight move-in window.

What about flame-retardant requirements?

PETG, like other printing plastics, is combustible. If your venue requires flame-retardant treatments, share the rules early and we will tell you plainly whether a coating can meet them.

Can the same booth piece go to several shows?

Yes. Tell us at the start and we build reusable crates, durable fixings and a touch-up kit so the finish can be refreshed between shows.

Rise above the booth. Give the aisle a landmark.

Make it monumental.

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