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Replique, provider of a secure 3D printing platform, and Siena Garden, the renowned German garden furniture brand, continue their joint commitment to sustainability with a great success. Together, they announce the production of more than 1000 3D-printed foot caps that breathe new life into garden chairs and contribute to the circular economy by complementing the REPAIR pillar of the 4 R’s of sustainability (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair).
(Mannheim/Lauchringen) This follows their concept of “Eternal Spare Parts,” which was launched less than 2 years ago and promotes sustainability by offering permanent spare parts for garden furniture, thereby extending their lifespan and reducing waste. With Earth Overshoot Day already falling on August 2 this year, reminding us of the urgency to live within the ecological limits of our planet, this milestone gains additional significance.
The seamless integration of Replique’s 3D printing platform enables on-demand and local production of spare parts, avoiding excess inventory and large minimum order quantities. This not only reduces costs for Siena Garden but also increases customer satisfaction through improved after-sales services. In addition to foot caps, the Siena Garden webshop also offers other spare parts such as handles, connectors, and movable parts for Hollywood swings and garden loungers.
Order, print with 3D and without inventory to the customer
The cooperation shows that 3D printing can make a significant difference even for small everyday parts, far beyond large machines. Without additive manufacturing, such spare parts would remain inaccessible, and in the case described here, for example, garden furniture would look worn or be disposed of.
Peter Benthues, CDO of the H. Gautzsch Group, the parent company of Siena Garden, notes: “The collaboration with Replique was an important step in our efforts to offer environmentally conscious products and thereby increase customer satisfaction. This milestone underscores our commitment to durable solutions.”
Avoiding Inventory and Promoting Repairs
Henrike Wonneberger, COO and co-founder of Replique, adds enthusiastically: “We are excited to celebrate this milestone together with Siena Garden. By producing on demand, avoiding inventory, and promoting repairs, we aim to make a positive contribution to our planet, one part at a time.”
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