An array of 3-D printers whirred and chattered through the night and into Tuesday at Ashland Community and Technical College, turning spools of plastic filament into much-needed medical supplies.

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The printers are making face shields and respirator masks which the college plans to donate to King’s Daughters Medical Center, according to ACTC project coordinator for new and emerging business and industry Chris Boggs. The hospital can use the masks and filters in the event of an anticipated shortfall in regular supply lines because of high demand during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Boggs and Tyler Stephens, coordinator of ACTC’s computer-aided design program, started working on the project after talking to KDMC supply chain director Katie Arnett late Sunday, Boggs said. Monday morning he and Stephens got started in ACTC’s printer […]

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