[3D Printing News] Print for the front lines, download 5 anti-epidemic tools here!
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, medical personnel and resources are facing shortages. How can 3D printing technology support medical efforts and make epidemic prevention more efficient? We've compiled 5 popular 3D printed anti-epidemic items. If you have a 3D printer, let's print them together and contribute to the world. Download links are included in the article!
1. Isolation Face Shields
First-line medical personnel come into contact with patients daily and require the most comprehensive protective measures. The research team at Georgia Tech (GT) uses FDM technology 3D printers combined with laser cutting machines to stably and rapidly produce hundreds of medical face shields daily. Worn on the head, these shields cover most of the face, effectively isolating viruses.
2. No-Touch Door Handle
People constantly move through public places like offices or hospitals every day. Door handles can harbor many invisible bacteria after being touched, and frequent contact increases the risk of virus transmission. The "BCN3D" team in Barcelona used FDM technology 3D printers to create an "Arm Door Opener," which can be easily secured and assembled with three simple spools. Medical personnel can open doors with their arms while wearing isolation gowns, completely avoiding contact with the handle, and then discard the gown. This eliminates the need to directly grasp door handles, significantly reducing the possibility of person-to-person germ transmission.
3. Automatic Ventilator
Difficulty breathing is a major symptom of COVID-19. When patients cannot breathe independently, a manual pump is used to inflate and deflate their lungs. However, medical staff are limited. The University of California collaborated with a medical team, using 3D printers to create parts that convert manual ventilators into automatic systems, effectively saving medical labor costs.
4. Filtered Mask
The global production of masks still cannot meet public demand, making masks the most difficult daily necessity to purchase. A technical university in the Czech Republic used SLS laser sintering technology for 3D printing, successfully producing reusable 3D printed masks. These masks have passed EN140:1999 testing and certification, and are equipped with an R3P filter. Using a 3D printer, 50-70 masks can be produced stably each day.
5. Ventilator Connector
A hospital in Italy had 250 patients requiring ventilators. For hygiene reasons, ventilator connectors cannot be reused. Suppliers faced a crisis as they could not meet the sudden surge in demand. Isinnova engineering company used SLS technology 3D printers to successfully produce 100 ventilator parts within 24 hours. This not only allowed for rapid production and reduced manufacturing costs but also effectively minimized material waste.
If you also have a 3D printer, you can quickly and cost-effectively produce medical supplies. Besides personal use, you can also provide them to family, friends, medical institutions, and others in need, working together to fight COVID-19!3D printing technology is continually expanding its application in various industries. It can improve quality of life, save manufacturing costs, and provide immediate assistance in critical moments. Want to learn more about the applications of3D printing technology? Follow 3DMart'sFacebook page andYouTube channel. We also provide professional3D printing service.