3D Printing Overview

In this section, you will 3D print all the structural parts needed to build your Fabrica cloth folding robot. The robot is composed of four modular units — motorized modules that drive the folding action, follower modules that extend the folding surface, base modules that provide a stable foundation, and an interface module that houses the electronics and controls. Together, these 15 printable parts form a complete, fully functional garment-folding system.

Because Fabrica is fully modular, you're not limited to a single configuration. You can print additional modules and arrange them in any grid layout — 4×4, 4×5, 5×5, or any custom arrangement that fits your needs. Want a wider folding surface for bed sheets? Add more follower modules. Need extra folding axes? Print more motorized modules. The system scales in any direction, so you can tailor the size and folding capability of your robot to match the garments you work with most.

Each motorized module can be individually programmed through the interface module to fold in parallel (multiple panels folding simultaneously) or sequential (one after another in a defined order). This gives you complete control over the folding sequence — program any combination of movements to handle different garment types. The system supports up to 16 motorized modules connected to a single interface, giving you the flexibility to build anything from a compact shirt folder to a large-scale industrial folding station.

Four Module Types, One Complete System

View in 3D

The image above shows a 4×3 layout with 6 motorized modules (red) for active folding, 4 follower modules (orange) for extended surface area, 2 base modules (green) for foundation support, and 1 interface module (orange accent) for user control. This is just one example — you can arrange modules in any grid configuration (4×4, 4×5, 5×5, or any custom layout) to match your folding needs.

Each module serves a specific purpose in the folding system. Click any module below to view detailed 3D files, print settings, and assembly instructions for that component.