Philips has launched a platform to 3D print parts for its appliances

Now you don’t need to find replacements for old parts – Philips offers official 3D models for do-it-yourself repair.

Philips has unveiled a new initiative Philips Fixables that allows users to download official 3D models of parts for home appliance repairs for free. The first part is already available on the platform Printables.com, and the company promises to expand the component library.

At launch, the project offers just one part – a 3mm-thick comb for electric shavers – but Philips says more items for different devices will be added in the future. For now, it’s more of a trial run, but it underscores the trend toward supporting do-it-yourself repair and sustainable consumption.

A new approach to repair – no artisanal solutions

Now users don’t have to pick up third-party analogs or modify broken parts by hand. Philips’ official STL files can be downloaded for free, printed on a 3D printer, and used immediately – as long as the recommended printing parameters are followed. These parameters directly affect the strength and functionality of the finished component.

Program launched in Czech Republic

Philips Fixables was initially launched in the Czech Republic in collaboration with Prusa Research and LePub – companies actively supporting the 3D maker community. The goal of the program is to reduce waste and encourage users to repair rather than replace appliances, which is especially important amid growing interest in the right to repair.

The initiative’s website also has a request form: users can suggest a part they’d like to see in the catalog. If Philips is able to approve its publication, the user will receive a notification and a link to download it.

The initiative’s website also includes a form for users to suggest a part they would like to see in the catalog.

Perspectives and Parallels

Philips isn’t the only company supporting the “right to repair” movement. Previously Logitech launched its own online parts store in partnership with iFixit, offering kits for self-repairing devices.

Although the Fixables initiative is still in its early stages, the very fact that there’s an official 3D printing platform from such a large company is an important step toward a more sustainable and open approach in electronics.

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