Philips Fixables program lets you 3D-print spare parts at home

Something to look forward to: For now, Philips Fixables represents a modest but meaningful shift in how manufacturers can support consumers who want to maintain and repair their own devices. If the company follows through with its promise to expand the range of available parts, the initiative could make repairable hardware more accessible to everyone. Philips has introduced a program that allows consumers to 3D print replacement parts for some of its personal health devices, marking a new approach to product repair and sustainability. The initiative, called "Philips Fixables," launched in the Czech Republic in partnership with local 3D printing company Prusa Research, and the downloadable files are accessible worldwide through the Printables platform. By making select replacement components available for home printing, Philips aims to offer an alternative to traditional replacement channels and reduce electronic waste. The concept is straightforward: consumers can now download and pr ... Read full article.