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Prusa Takes on Right to Repair with 3D Printed Mods for Global Brands https://ift.tt/73jESKR Through model library site Printables.com, Prusa Research is aiming to kickstart a right to repair revolution with 3D printing. The Czech manufacturer of popular low-cost, open source 3D printers has invited large brands to the site to share 3D printable components for users to fix, modify, and upgrade their wares. So far, the new brand profiles on Printables.com include:
Printables describes the possibilities for companies joining the site in this way:
In addition to uploading their own content, brands will now be able to highlight community builds related to their products, including user upgrades and add-ons. In a method similar to Twitter blue checks, community designers will also be able to obtain badges and banners that mark them as “approved,” alongside companies. Among the first models uploaded by one of the brands is a detailed model of the World War 1 cruiser St. Luis from World of Warships, a free-to-play naval warfare multiplayer game. Cooler Master is hosting replacement parts and cooler mods. Computer manufacturer Framework has uploaded a 3D printable Mainboard Case to create a single-board computer with a 3D printed case. Czech game developer Bohemia Interactive has shared three models from its games, including. a tank from Arma III, the Yellow King from DayZ, and the Gryphon from Ylands. Single-board computer manufacturer Raspberry Pi has already highlighted community makes, while presenting cases for their boards and other projects. Adafruit had long been active on the site since it started, with more than 200 projects published involving its open source hardware. Austrian cooling component manufacturer Noctua is offering spacers, brackets, and adapters for its fans. Warhorse Studios have released a 3D printable model of Henry, the protagonist from its medieval RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance. While the right to repair has long been an important social cause, it is now becoming a crucial supply chain feature. This is particularly true for Europe, where a lack of natural resources means reliance on imports from other nations. Likely motivated by this and the dwindling supply of virgin materials on the planet, European Parliament passed Right to Repair legislation that requires companies selling consumer electronics in the European Union (EU) to ensure that they can be repaired for up to a decade, starting in 2021. For that reason, it may take longer for the movement to make headway in the U.S., where John Deere is still suing farmers for trying to fix their equipment. However, there will need to be some moves in place to ensure that products last longer as supplies become less widely available. In the case of Prusa, the Czech company is capitalizing on a trend that has long been driven by the 3D printing community to produce mods and repairs for their goods. So far, the brands are those you might expect to participate in such a program, given that their users are already involved in DIY activities. When much larger, less maker-focused companies join Printables, we’ll be able to mark some level of progress. And that’s exactly what they’re hoping for when they write: “We’re already in talks with more brands interested in joining Printables.com and releasing their files here. If you have a friend working for a global brand, please, spread the word about the initiative. And reach out to brands@printables.com if you’re representing a company interested in joining the initiative. Happy printing!” The post Prusa Takes on Right to Repair with 3D Printed Mods for Global Brands appeared first on 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://ift.tt/NF1ZyVd December 28, 2022 at 08:44AM
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