reprap

Example:The reprap is a self-replicating 3D printer that can print its own components.

Definition:A 3D printer that can produce its own replacement parts and can therefore replicate itself.

Example:Repraps are examples of open-source technology that can be used to fabricate various objects and tools.

Definition:A collaborative approach where the design and source code of a product are freely accessible and modifiable by anyone.

Example:A reprap can be used for plastic 3D printing to replicate its own parts or create custom components.

Definition:The process of creating three-dimensional objects using a 3D printer that melts plastic filament and extrudes it in layers.