'happy3D' by Boulanger is a service that makes it possible to create replacement parts for common household appliances using additive manufacturing. A few of the parts that can be easily recreated with happy3D include refrigerator feet, vacuum nozzles, oven knobs and even handles.
With this service, customers are able to access the happy3D's database of Essentiel b and Listo brand products in order to find and download a template for replacement part. Since most average households are not yet equipped with 3D printers, this service also helps to connect its users with local 3D printing services.
Gaële Wuilmet, the Director of Boulanger Services & Innovation says: "To slow product obsolescence, customers must be able to repair their own high-tech devices and household appliances." Platforms like this provide a new way for makers and manufacturers to happily co-exist.
3D-Printed Replacement Parts
'happy3D' Helps Consumers Easily Print Broken Appliance Parts
Trend Themes
1. Additive Manufacturing of Replacement Parts - happy3D enables customers to easily create replacement parts for common household appliances using 3D printing.
2. Access to Comprehensive Parts Database - happy3D offers access to a comprehensive database of templates for Essentiel b and Listo brand products.
3. Connectivity with Local 3D Printing Services - happy3D enables connection with local 3D printing services to produce replacement parts.
Industry Implications
1. Appliance Repair and Maintenance - happy3D disrupts the traditional appliance repair industry by empowering customers to create their own replacement parts.
2. 3D Printing Services - happy3D creates opportunities for 3D printing service providers to offer their services for creating replacement parts.
3. Consumer Electronics Manufacturing - happy3D promotes the idea of product repairability and maintenance, leading to disruptive innovation opportunities in the manufacturing industry.