Signify will soon be launching a new online service for creating custom light fixtures with recyclable materials. With this new service, users across Europe will have the ability to create their own 3D-printed shades and fittings from materials like recycled CDs. While 3D printing on its own is useful for reducing waste by making items only on demand, the service is further exploring sustainable production with materials that can be given a second life.
After creating a custom light fixture in the shape and color of their choosing, users will be able to have the finished product 3D-printed and delivered to them in a matter of weeks. Reportedly, Signify’s custom creations—excluding the electronics and the bulb—have a 47% lower carbon footprint as compared to traditional light fixtures.
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Signify Makes Custom Light Fixtures from Recyclable Materials
Trend Themes
1. Customized Lighting - Signify's new online service allows users to create custom light fixtures with recyclable materials, tapping into the trend of personalized products.
2. Sustainable Production - Signify's use of recyclable materials and 3D printing technology highlights the trend towards sustainable manufacturing and reducing waste.
3. Circular Economy - By utilizing recycled CDs and other materials to create new light fixtures, Signify is embracing the circular economy trend of reusing resources and minimizing waste.
Industry Implications
1. Lighting Design - The lighting design industry can leverage Signify's service to offer personalized, eco-friendly light fixtures to consumers, creating a unique selling point.
2. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can benefit from the growing demand for customized products, especially in the home decor and lighting sectors.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing - Signify's use of recyclable materials and sustainable production methods presents an opportunity for the sustainable manufacturing industry to adopt and promote similar practices.