COVID-19 Articles

As 3D printing of protective gear ramps up, a free mask designed in Seattle is the first of its kind to get federal approval

Onetime Microsoft executive Jonathan Roberts knows that not all 3D-printed personal protective equipment being produced for the nation’s coronavirus response is created equal. . The past few weeks have thrust 3D printing technology into the spotlight as entrepreneurs...

The studio hopes to bring their most recent project to life with the help of a Kickstarter campaign which is focused on a more public approach that looks at air quality and pollution. While the masks they are working on with medical professionals provide a case for productions that respond rapidly in times of emergency, the public approach aims to provide a long term strategy that can deliver on comfort, customization, and style. The latter aims for a higher-end approach to address fundamental problems of existing masks while also looking at design through the lens of fashion. Each mask is reusable, washable and paired with replaceable filters, and can be labeled with customized messages or printed in different colors depending on your style of choice.

Lamborghini Makes Lung Simulators Using HP MJF

Italian luxury automobile manufacturer, and part of the Volkswagen Group, Lamborghini has in the space of two weeks developed lung simulators to aid in ventilator production. . The Sant’Agata, Bologna-based supercar manufacturer is only a few hours drive away from...

Gaza company using 3D printing to fight coronavirus

While the entire world fights the spread of the novel coronavirus, some pioneering, creative ideas are emerging to support these efforts. . In the Gaza Strip, engineer Mohammed Abu Matar and his team at Tashkeel 3D are using 3D printing technology to produce medical...