3D-Printed Replacement Parts Service for Obsolete/Expensive Fixtures

The person needs a specific, small cap for a showerhead, and the OEM replacement for the whole unit is pricey. This highlights the demand for hard-to-find or discontinued small parts.

Suggestion: A service that focuses on 3D modeling and printing custom replacement parts for plumbing fixtures, appliances, or other household items.

How it could work: Customers could provide the broken part (for scanning/measurement), detailed measurements and photos, or potentially select from a library of common, hard-to-find parts. The service would then model (if necessary) and 3D print the required component using appropriate, durable materials.

Expected Benefit: It offers an affordable and sustainable solution for repairing items when original parts are unavailable, discontinued, or prohibitively expensive as part of a larger assembly. This encourages repair over replacement, saving consumers money and reducing waste.