Signify Service for creation of the personalized lamps on the 3D-printer

2019: Start of an online service on creation of the personalized lamps from salvage on the 3D-printer

On November 25, 2019 the Signify company reported that it started an online service on creation of the personalized lamps from salvage on the 3D-printer. The desk lamp of Philips from 24 processed CD disks became the first product made through this service.

According to the company, the service allows to create decorative lamps according to individual requirements in only several clicks. For this purpose it is necessary to select basic construction and to personalize it, having changed the size, color, texture and a form of the body and also LED lamp type. In addition to "classical" LED lamps, in lamps "smart" lamps of Philips Hue can be used. Service already went through a pilot stage in the Benelux countries, and now is available also in other countries of Europe.

The Signify lamps created using 3D technologies - printings, make a contribution to achievement of goals of sustainable development. As basic material polycarbonate which differs in durability, is used by high quality and for 100% it is suitable for processing. The carbon trace of such lamp (without electric elements and a bulb) is 47% less, than at standard metal. Besides, in it less parts are also not used glue. It is one third easier that promotes reduction of carbon emission when transporting for 35%.

• printings of Signify lamps began to apply the processed polycarbonate thread to 3D. The desktop LED lamp of Philips became the first product of the company from this material – its production required 24 CD disks. The lamp will be available to the order in online store since November 28, 2019 at the price of 99 euros.