Overview

RepMat Library, REPlicating MATerials Library 1 , is an Open Source Materials Library designed to share circular sustainable practices on new materials and technologies, in particular 3D printing. It contains useful data and information regarding materials, products, and 3D printing processes connected to circular economy and sustainable practices. It has been designed to encourage spreading the knowledge and use of materials for new applications and products, stimulating open collaboration.2 3

Documentation

• All the documentation is available on the RepMat Library website.
  
• More information about the RepMat Library and materials libraries is available in the "About" and "How it works" sections.
  

Materials and Tools (Physical part)

• ⚙️ 3D modeling: Fusion 360 (CAD design) 4 .
  All 3D models are available as STEP and STL files to facilitate replication and modification of the structures to meet specific needs.
• 🔩 Slicing and fabrication (3D printed parts and joints): PrusaSlicer 5 for 3D printable parts, Small-format Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printer.
• 🔩 Fabrication (structure): Laser-cut acrylic parts, files available in the repository.
  All laser-cut parts have alternatives for being fabricated with common hand tools or available materials, such as manual cutting, drilling, and plywood.
• 📎 Materials: Commonly-available 3D printing filaments, such as PLA or PETG, including recycled feedstocks. PLA tested for the current version.
• 🔩 Additional off-the-shelf: to be added to the product for the intended use (Please refer to the documentation in the repository).
  

Materials and Tools (Virtual part)

• 🌐 Website: Al-folio template hosted on Github 6 .
• 📋 Replication templates: PDF guidelines modifiable with vector image editors, such as Inkscape 7 .
  
  
  

Repository website