3D Printing and COVID-19, May 1, 2020 Update
1 May, 2020Private wireless company Rajant Corporation in Pennsylvania is leveraging two ‘Ender Pro 3’ 3D printers to produce PLA face masks. These masks cannot be used to substitute N95 masks, having not been certified, but the company believes they can be used in the general population. To learn more about the differences between various masks (and their safety) read our interview with Dr. Beth Ripley, Director of the VA 3D Printing Network. To learn more about the variety of ventilator projects (and their safety), read our interview with Todd Goldstein, PhD, director of 3D Design and Innovation at Northwell Health.