Comment on Philips debuts 3D printable components to repair products
tofubl@discuss.tchncs.de 2 days agoMaking their product live longer is not usually the top priority for manufacturers. I like the initiative, of course, but I’m sort of waiting for the other shoe to drop. Sounds too good not to be a greenwashing gimmick.
Acid_Burn@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 days ago
They make money on blade replacement cartridges. If the base unit lasts longer they still make more money in the long run from consumables. A lot like electric toothbrushes.
Source: I have this shaver and buy replacement blades a few times a year.
turtlesareneat@discuss.online 2 days ago
Yep they basically give the handle away for free anyway just to get you on the blades. Giving away accessories at no-cost-to-them is totally on brand. I doubt many other companies will do it, as accessories are usually moneymakers.
4am@lemm.ee 2 days ago
Avoids tariffs if you print them yourself
Kbobabob@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Where does the filament come from?
tofubl@discuss.tchncs.de 1 day ago
Well that certainly makes a lot more sense now. I wasn’t familiar with Philips shavers with replacement blades. 🙄