# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion

• The SKDB (Standard Knowledge Database) project is being developed as an open-source system for documenting manufacturing processes and parts, with a website at freefab.org to make the information more accessible to users.

• Participants are creating structured YAML files to document various manufacturing processes (wire drawing, casting, rolling, extrusion), including discussions about proper representation of geometry classifications, process parameters, and safety hazards.

• The group is developing a taxonomy for manufacturing processes and tools, addressing challenges like how to handle ambiguous tool names and create a system for matching user-provided tool names to standardized packages.

• There's ongoing debate about instruction representation that can serve both humans and machines, with some members suggesting a system that packages different instruction formats together rather than attempting automatic translation.

• Local maker communities like MiRUG are implementing the knowledge being systematized by building RepStrap 3D printers and utilizing high school workshops with CNC equipment.

• Technical improvements being discussed include visualization systems for CAD files (particularly for LEGO bricks), JavaScript code folding, and web interfaces with AJAX functionality to enhance user experience.