3D printing is a manufacturing method that builds objects layer by layer rather than cutting or moulding them. For Modu Drawer, it means each module can be produced when ordered instead of being held as bulk inventory.
How it suits drawer modules
- No mould tooling for each shape. Module geometry is defined digitally, allowing different module formats to be produced through the same manufacturing method.
- Print-on-demand. Modules are printed when ordered rather than manufactured as bulk inventory.
- Grid-based layouts. Modules can be selected and arranged on a modular grid designed around the drawer.
The technique used
Modu Drawer modules use FDM — fused deposition modelling — with food-safe PLA filament. A heated nozzle places the material one layer at a time to form the module.
The limits
- Production takes time. Each module is printed before it can be prepared for dispatch.
- Layer lines. FDM parts have visible layer lines on close inspection.
- Wipe-clean care. Lift any module out, wipe with a damp cloth, and slide it back. Avoid soaking and hot liquids.
Why it suits the category
3D printing supports short-run, print-on-demand production without requiring a separate mould for every module format. Combined with a modular grid, it lets households arrange modules around the drawer and rearrange them when their needs change.