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Philips Debuts 3D Printable Components To Repair Products


Philips has launched a new initiative called "Philips Fixables," offering free, officially drafted 3D-printable replacement parts to encourage self-repair and sustainability. The program is initially available in the Czech Republic but aims to expand over time. Tom's Hardware reports: This is a new...

The piece happens to be a 3mm comb for one of their shavers, but Philips assures there will be more components made available for more of their devices over time. [...] The official Philips Fixables web page has a link for anyone in the general public to submit a request to add a specific component. Compromising on fill space for time could make or break your user experience, for example, but if done correctly, a replacement 3D print can be a useful long term solution.

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