COVID-19 - PPE solutions

COVID-19 - PPE solutions - open-source assistive technology prototype by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) community

About this project

Face Shield Designs by Columbia University Engineers. FaceShieldOne is a plastic face shield that is cut out of a flat sheet of plastic and then folded into shape. The design has extender pieces that keep the face shield a comfortable distance away from the face, and, plastic arms that can be folded into a headband that rests above the ears. FaceShieldOne has already been ordered by hospitals For more information see the Resources section. below.

The challenge

Creating a protective face shield that is quick to print, easy to assemble and that can be scaled to be manufactured in large quantities.

Who it helps

Due to COVID19, Medical facilities worldwide are facing a dire shortage of face shields, N95 masks, and other personal protective equipment. Face Shields are not a replacement for N95 masks, however they do act as a protective physical barrier for healthcare workers's faces when dealing with patients' bodily fluids. Many conventional manufacturers have suspended production to follow government-mandated social distancing or run into supply chain issues due to the disruption in the global economy. The Maker Community has committed to enacting Plan C: filling in the gap with a global network of independent DIY fabricators.

How it works

Face Shield Designs by Columbia Engineers

Below are three face shield designs available for download through a free license.

FaceShieldOne

FaceShieldOne is a plastic face shield that is cut out of a flat sheet of plastic and then folded into shape. The design has extender pieces that keep the face shield a comfortable distance away from the face, and, plastic arms that can be folded into a headband that rests above the ears. Video here .

FaceShieldOne has already been ordered by hospitals .

Project details

The build files for COVID-19 - PPE solutions are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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