Philips has launched “Philips Fixables,” a brand new initiative providing free 3D printable alternative parts for choose merchandise. This system at the moment options only one element—a 3mm comb for a Philips shaver—obtainable for obtain on Printables.com. The corporate states that extra parts for added units will likely be added over time.
This system has initially launched within the Czech Republic with assist from Prusa Analysis and LePub. These partnerships goal to assist the native maker group undertake this system. Philips Fixables focuses on offering shoppers with sustainable restore choices as an alternative of requiring full system alternative.
Customers can submit requests for particular parts via the official Philips Fixables webpage. Philips will notify requesters with obtain hyperlinks if their instructed parts grow to be obtainable, although no particular turnaround time has been indicated. The corporate additionally emphasizes that customers should observe beneficial print settings to make sure alternative elements operate correctly.
This initiative joins related right-to-repair packages from different know-how corporations. Logitech just lately partnered with iFixit to supply restore kits for a few of their merchandise. The event represents a modest however notable step towards supporting shopper restore rights within the know-how sector.
Supply: tomshardware.com
