DIY: Philips unveils 3D printing components for its shavers
Philips has launched a new initiative called Philips Fixables. It encourages self-repair of certain product elements using 3D printing.
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The principle is as simple as possible: if you break or lose a small component of a Philips product, you don't have to buy a replacement. The component can be 3D printed from official drawings. Free of charge.
The printable files are available at Printables.com. At the moment, only one component is available for download - a 3mm nozzle for several models of Philips OneBlade line of shavers. However, the company assures that the number of printable options will increase over time.
The initiative is made possible by Prusa Research, a company that specialises in 3D printing solutions. Philips is also inviting 3D printing enthusiasts to help develop open source 3D files.
Razor heads printed on a 3D printer. Photo: Philips
The pilot project was launched in the Czech Republic because Prusa Research is based there. If Philips deems it a success, the company will expand it to other countries.
At the same time, the consumer electronics manufacturer emphasises that it will not stop offering original spare parts. With the 3D printing project, Philips is only expanding its current offering.
Source: Philips
