3D Printed Face-shields to Help in Battle Against Coronavirus Spread
Topic: 3D Printing
Who/What: Polytechnic University’s 3D printing lab is producing transparent facial shields for use by medics in hospitals to prevent contact with bodily fluid splatter when handling patients.
When/Why/How: A 3D printed frame worn against the forehead that holds a plastic sheet that covers the whole face + facial mask.
More ...: Final product designed, tested and approved in less than a week.
Methodology: Online research and use of a tumbled pyramid article.
Sources:
• https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3052135/polytechnic-university-lab-3d-printing-face
Wordcount: 200-300
Qualification statement: The Article highlights the pace at which 3D printing helps bring practical solutions into the real world.
Time: 24 hours
Budget: 250TECH
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