Réplique Publicly Launches 3D Printing Material Hub

Replique, provider of a decentralized 3D printing platform for the secure and reliable production of industrial-grade parts, has publicly launched its comprehensive Material Hub for 3D printing. After a successful beta release that received good feedback, Replique says it is introducing the database to the broader community.

The Material Hub, openly accessible via www.replique.io/material-hub/ now contains a collection of more than 400 polymer materials, compiled in collaboration with more than 25 material providers. 

Already in the beta phase, the hub helps numerous companies, institutions, and partners to access and filter for the right 3D printing materials in seconds. 

Replique's Material Hub offers features to engineers, purchasers and R&D. Users can easily navigate the hub thanks to technical filtering options to find the ideal materials for their specific applications. Detailed technical specifications, industry standards, and application fields are provided for each material. 

With the public launch, Replique has incorporated performance improvements based on user feedback, including an optimized search function. This allows users to either search on a detailed level, e.g. direction-dependent mechanical properties, or on a more beginner-friendly level. Thus, also allowing less-experienced users to use the tool efficiently and get a head-start on their adoption of additive manufacturing. Once a suitable material is identified, users can now also directly request a quote to get their parts produced through Replique or reach out to the material provider to clarify further details.

Dr. Max Siebert, CEO, and co-founder of Replique, commented on the milestone: “We are thrilled with the positive reception of our Material Hub during the beta phase. The public launch marks an important step in our mission to democratize access to additive manufacturing. We are committed to continuously enhancing the platform to meet the evolving needs of our users.”

Looking to the future, Replique is expanding the capabilities of the Material Hub with more features and materials. While the current focus is on polymers, adding metal materials is already planned. 

To experience Replique's Material Hub firsthand, users can register to the database for free.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.