While 9-year-old Frank Milde is home, he’s busy at work. He’s using his 3D printer to help make ear guards for essential workers. And on each one, he’s printed ‘USA HERO’ or ‘NYC HERO’ and is donating them to frontline workers in Connecticut and New York City.

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“They have sore earlobes, and they can’t take off their masks,” said Frank. The fourth-grader became interested in 3D printing at an afterschool program, and for Christmas, Santa delivered by bringing him one of his own. At first, Frank started making toys and gadgets, but with the coronavirus pandemic, he and his family felt it could be used to make a difference for those saving lives. “The best thing everybody can do right now, of course, is stay home. But if we have the capacity to do something from home, whether it’s make a mask or just a happy video […]

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