Personal protective equipment and other supplies made using 3D printers may be “readily contaminated” with nosocomial pathogens and are best for one-time use, researchers reported.

The team can now make more than a dozen items with the 3D printer, helping the hospital overcome supply shortages and saving money. “Designed a strain relief for a very expensive cable.

A small 3D printer helped Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Hospital overcome supply shortages during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when it couldn't get a critical piece of personal protective ...

Seeing the need for personal protective equipment, or PPE, for health care workers, Panarra got to work using 3D printing technology he has for a business he runs out of his home. “I’m trying to help ...

Seeing the need for personal protective equipment, or PPE, for health care workers, Panarra got to work using 3D printing technology he has for a business he runs out of his home. “I’m trying to help ...

The PPE’s innovativeness, usefulness, and aesthetics were praised by testers after initial use. Even though the team’s 3D printer was not designed for large-scale serial manufacturing, the testers ...

DUBLIN, Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Growth Opportunities in Materials for PPE, 3D Printing, Healthcare, and Smart Construction" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering ...

The occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic has burdened hospitals, care centers, and the public with an unprecedented demand for personal protective equipment and specific medical devices.

A network of small businesses, universities and enthusiasts used 3D printers to make millions of pieces of personal protective equipment last year. That helped mitigate supply shortages in some ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -A third grade teacher in Menomonie started making PPE prototypes with his 3D printer in April. Two-hundred-fifty face shields have been distributed throughout the school ...

Middle school shop teacher Jason Erdreich of Madison 3D-printed thousands of pieces of PPE for COVID-19 front line workers. News 12 Staff • Dec 4, 2020, 4:12 AM • Updated 1,611 days ago Share ...