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== Fix and Fabricate Your Way to Zero Waste == | |||
How often have you trashed an entire product because of a single broken part? What if you could simply replace the part, at a fraction of the cost and waste? The Fab Store pairs advanced 3D printing with repair experts to fix previously unfixable items. These stores keep more stuff out of our landfills and more money in your pocket! | |||
== To Repair is Rare == | |||
Too often, a single broken part means sending the sum of all its parts to a landfill. Example- A hinge broke on my old electric tea kettle, preventing me from closing the lid properly. | |||
You can't buy a new hinge. I wouldn't know how to install the hinge even if I had one. | |||
In most cases, I can't find a practical solution to repairing my item instead of replacing it. | |||
== The Fab Store Expertly Fabricates Parts and Fixes Products == | |||
Imagine a store equipped with 3D printers capable of fabricating parts made of metal, wood, food-grade silicone, plastic and more. An expert greets you, examines your broken item, prints out the broken pieces and repairs your item for you. We have the technology and talent available today. If only there were someone to make it a reality. | |||
== Beyond Repairs: A Small-scale Manufacturing Solution == | |||
Nothing lasts forever. It just seems a lot of things should last much longer. | |||
What the Fab Store Does | |||
Repair household items | |||
Fabricate broken pieces | |||
Small-scale, custom manufacturing | |||
Unique, pre-fabricated items for sale | |||
Dump Throwaway Culture | |||
They build exactly what you need for you. They always have better equipment, deeper integration and more supplies than you do at home. | They build exactly what you need for you. They always have better equipment, deeper integration and more supplies than you do at home. | ||
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Simply Fab | Simply Fab | ||
Repair cafes | |||
On every block. Come in and browse finished products (also for sale), chat with a fabbing expert and build something just to your liking. | On every block. Come in and browse finished products (also for sale), chat with a fabbing expert and build something just to your liking. | ||
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Picture - rubber gromet on tea cups. | Picture - rubber gromet on tea cups. | ||
https://www.thingiverse.com/ | |||
https://www.3dsourced.com/3d-printers/metal-3d-printer-buyers-guide/ | https://www.3dsourced.com/3d-printers/metal-3d-printer-buyers-guide/ | ||
https://all3dp.com/2/silicone-3d-printer-all-you-need-to-know/ | |||
https://www.ifixit.com/ | |||