CR19018 3D Printing of Spare Parts for Consumer Appliances

**THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**

This project aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the safety, legal and regulatory issues relating to the manufacture, sale and installation of 3D printed spare parts by unauthorised manufacturers for consumer appliances.The first objective is to understand the technical safety issues arising in the design, manufacture and use of 3D printed spare parts made by unauthorised manufacturers. The second objective is to use this information to help identify the regulatory requirements and legal responsibilities of: a. the vendor of the component design file b. the vendor of the 3D printing machine c. the vendor of the printing material. d. the installer of the component. e. the manufacturer/s of the original product and the 3D printed part, f. and any other relevant parties, for the safe operation of the appliance when an unauthorised 3D printed spare part is used. The study should also consider the situation where a householder manufactures the part themselves using 3D printing.