Polar Grillament 2026 - Sat, Aug 1st

Southeast Michigan Annual 3D Printing Meetup

Whether you've been 3D printing for ten years, just bought your very first printer, or work with additive manufacturing professionally, Polar Grillament is a relaxed community event where everyone is welcome.

Meet fellow makers, engineers, designers, educators, hobbyists, and industry professionals from across Southeast Michigan. Share projects, ask questions, see how filament is manufactured, enjoy lunch fresh off the grill, and spend an afternoon talking about everything 3D printing.

Quick Details

Time and Location

Saturday, August 1st
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Polar Filament Headquarters
1389 Wheaton Drive Suite 300
Troy, MI 48083

Event Format

This is an outdoor event, subject to weather.

Age and Safety Requirements

Must be 18+, and all attendees must sign a safety waiver at the door.

This is required because tours will pass through an active manufacturing environment, and safety procedures must be followed around production equipment.

Admission and Discounts

Admission

• $8 per person at the door
• $5 per person if you pay online before July 31st

Buy tickets here: https://polarfilament.com/products/polar-grillament-ticket

Admission includes a hotdog and bottle of water. Additional hotdogs can be purchased for $3.25 at the event.

Early RSVP Discount

Anyone who RSVPs on or before July 31 will receive:

15% OFF all PLA, PETG, and TPU purchases made on-site during the event.

What's New This Year?

We're making a few changes to improve the experience for everyone.

More Outdoor Gathering Space

Most of this year's event will take place outside under event tents in our parking lot. This gives everyone more room to socialize, display projects, and meet other makers.

We'll still be offering guided tours inside our production facility where you'll see how filament is manufactured, but the primary gathering area will be outdoors.

Filament Production Demonstration

Last year's "Make Your Own Spool" activity was incredibly popular—so popular that scheduling became difficult and many attendees weren't able to participate.

Instead, we'll be running one of our production lines during part of the event so everyone can see how filament is made from start to finish.

Bring Your Prints!

One of the best parts of Grillament is seeing what everyone has been working on.

We'll have tables available under the tents where attendees are encouraged to display their favorite projects, recent prints, prototypes, cosplay pieces, engineering parts, or anything else they've created.

Whether it's your very first Benchy or a complex multi-material project, we'd love to see it.

Maker Chip Trading

Bring your Maker Chips and trade with other attendees!

Maker Chips have become a fun tradition within the maker community, and Grillament is a great opportunity to exchange them with fellow makers.

If you haven't made one yet, you can find the original design here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/415825-makerchip-maker-chip-the-new-makercoin#profileId-540868

Leave Your Mark at Polar Filament

Any Maker Chip traded with Polar Filament will become part of our permanent collection.

We'll proudly display them in our lobby, creating a lasting wall of everyone who has visited Grillament over the years.

Volunteers Needed

Grillament is a community event, and we'd love your help making it a success.

Volunteer Roles

We're looking for volunteers to assist with:

• Event setup
• Check-in
• Grilling
• Facility tours
• Tear down

Helpful Equipment

We're also looking for attendees who can bring items such as:

• Pop-up tents
• Folding tables
• Folding chairs
• Coolers
• Other event supplies

If you'd like to volunteer or have equipment that could help, please let us know.

Who Should Attend?

Polar Grillament is for anyone interested in 3D printing, including:

• Beginners looking to get started
• Hobbyists and makers
• Engineers and designers
• Teachers and students
• Small business owners
• Industrial and professional users
• Anyone curious about how filament is made

Whether you're looking to learn something new, meet fellow makers, network with professionals, show off your latest print, trade Maker Chips, or simply enjoy a hot dog while talking about 3D printing, we'd love to have you join us.

We hope to see you at Polar Grillament 2026!

Contact

(248) 825-3855
hello@polarfilament.com