Though Philips is no longer the consumer electronics giant they once were—they've shifted into health technology—they still manufacture some personal care items, like electric shavers and hair dryers. Now, somewhat bizarrely, they're dipping their foot into the DIY repair movement. The company has partnered with Prusa, the Czech company that
  • @Cataphract@lemmy.ml
    13•9 days ago

    I’ve been on this train for a while that governmental organizations like the Bureau of Consumer Protections needs to have a site where all manuals, blue-prints, and technical specs need to be required to sell consumer products. I want to be able to 3d print or easily provide a machining service with the specs for a part ESPECIALLY when the original manufactures discontinue any type of support.

    Same goes for all software or digital services that someone has purchased but the company folds or discontinues. I should be able to run my own servers or basic services off my own setup when that company no longer provides what I paid for.

    • @RecallMadness@lemmy.nz
      5•9 days ago

      I bet there would be a carve out for anything particularly unsafe, like high voltage equipment or whatever.

      Cue: the new Braun toothbrush, now with a 450v battery system for ultimate cleaning power.

  • 79_6FEnglish
    3•8 days ago

    This is cool. 3d printers are a but pricey, but I hear a lot of libraries have 3d printers you can use. Normalizing easy replacement parts like that could be great.