IKEA makes furniture more accessible to people with disabilities through 3D printing accessories

For the disabled, many common designs on furniture are not necessarily convenient for them to operate. The products that are really designed to meet their needs are very rare on the market. To this end, IKEA Israel has partnered with the non-profit organization Milbat to develop the ThisAbles range of products, which are made with 3D printing technology that make furniture easier to use in specific situations. At present, the official website offers a total of 13 products, including handles that are easier to grasp, bumpers that prevent the cabinet from being bumped by a wheelchair, and small brackets that increase the height of the sofa.

But the problem is coming. Since the plan was launched by IKEA in Israel, if you want to see the real thing of the product, do you have to visit the IKEA in the country in person? In fact, the company has also imagined that in order to let the people of the world enjoy the results of ThisAbles, as long as you have a 3D printer and plastic materials at hand, you can make the required products for free without even spending extra costs. . If the official product is not suitable for your home's furniture, you can also request custom designs from the official. The plan is clearly not a profit-oriented primary goal, but more is to evoke the furniture company to pay attention to its design (whether the furniture itself or by means of accessories) can meet the needs of more yuan.