3D Printing During a Pandemic
3D printing can help fight against COVID-19 With the recent Coronavirus outbreak spreading its way across the world, Supplies of face shields, face masks, and parts for respirators and ventilators are in short supply, this shortage has motivated actions by the worldwide 3D printing community.
How 3D Printing Is Helping Fight Coronavirus 3D printing groups around the world are helping to combat PPE shortages resulting from the outbreak. Theyre using Social Media to come together from afar. Makers are producing 3D printed Face Shields and stethoscope tubing to help Health Services and Front Line workers. Hands-free 3D-printed door handles and bells are being printed in efforts to help combat the pandemic. You can use these safely by using elbows and arms.
Do you have a 3D Printer? As the world fights a pandemic, people in possession of a 3D printer may be able to make some kind of contribution. Many manufacturers, places of education and big brands worldwide are switching over to face mask production. Plus many individuals are also getting involved, and that gives people who own 3D printers a chance to feel like they are doing something in the fight against the virus.
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