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...
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3D printing of Covid-19 test swab sticks ramps up

Nasal swab sticks are typically manufactured using injection molds and flocking, which includes tufts of polyester material attached to the end of a plastic shaft.  . With production at an Italian facility that is one of major suppliers of nasal swabs needed for...
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Stratasys: Covid-19 Is an Accelerator and Eye-Opener for 3D Printing

Stratasys is responding to the Covid-19 pandemic by ramping up the production of 3D-printed personal protection equipment.  . In the United States, having set an initial goal of producing 5,000 face shields at no cost to recipients, the company expects to ship 120,000...
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Safety Suggestions for 3D Printing Medical Parts at Home: Standards and Terms

With a lot of you essentially having started a medical device factory in your den, we’ve begun by detailing useful information for you to learn and consider. We urge you the utmost care and would like to remind you that GMP is the only really good basis for...
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