RapidMade, a Portland-based custom product engineering and manufacturing company, has focused its capabilities to producing emergency PPE to limit the spread of COVID-19 through the production of lightweight plastic face masks with built-in removable filters, as well as face shields.
GE Additive Employee Mark Fuller designed and developed a 3D printed face mask that can be printed in just 15 minutes and costs next to nothing. Furthermore, the unique face mask can also be fitted with a filter making it better and safer than most available in the market.
CraftBot’s Rapid Local Manufacturing farm helps Empower Communities and Frontline Workers
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CraftBot launched a #3DPrintToProtect initiative to fight COVID-19 by setting up a unique Rapid Local Manufacturing (RLM) farm concept consisting of 12 3D printers printing and manufacturing face shields within a two-week timeframe.
The aviation industry has had the biggest impact of all from the COVID-19 crisis resulting in a complete shutdown. Experts fear that the sector is in jeopardy and its survival is at stake. While they demand multiple packages from their respective governments to save the industry, that alone will not save the industry. It is also the responsibility of those within the industry to revisit their approach of doing business and rapidly implement efficient systems.
PrintLab, the 3D printing curriculum developer from UK, and PrintCity, a 3D additive and digital manufacturing centre based at Manchester Metropolitan University, have today released a free 3D printing lesson plan to support the fight against Covid-19. The fully-resourced 3D printing project teaches students about the rapid transmission of viruses such as Covid-19 on surfaces, before challenging them to design unique products to limit the spread of infectious droplets onto fingertips.
Imaginarium announced its efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic by commencing the production of 3D printed face shields and other PPE
Anatomiz3D Develops and Delivers Cost-Effective 3D Printed Face Shields for COVID-19 Protection
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Anatomiz3D has developed state-of-the-art 3D printed face shields to offer end-to-end protection to essential workers.
SLM Solutions has launched an ‘Additive Alliance Against Corona’ initiative to integrate the forces of the Additive Manufacturing industry to fight together against the effects of the Coronavirus. One of the biggest advantages of 3D printing is the rapid response time in being able to produce a product. COVID-19 has been spreading rapidly and fast solutions to save valuable time are required.
EOS, the world’s leading technology supplier in the field of industrial 3D printing of metals and polymers, recently launched a collaborative #3DAgainstCorona movement to support the battle against Covid-19 on all levels.
The movement also has a versatile online platform – 3DAgainstCorona and LinkedIn group open for all to join and support affected communities at local levels.
How Automakers are leveraging 3D printing technology to help in the Fight against Covid-19 – PART III
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Continuing with our efforts to highlight the efforts and initiatives taken up by companies across the globe to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. We bring you the third article with a focus on how automakers are contributing in the fight to help doctors, healthcare workers and patients amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
