COVID-19 PPE Solutions

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

About this project

This design was created by the username 3D Printing Nerd and it is a remix of the Prusa + 3DVerkstan face shields. For more information please 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 an global network of independent DIY fabricators.

How it works

To see the original posting on the Prusa 3D website please click here .

EDIT 4/8/2020: Added V6 E2S (Easier To Stack). There is "Full" and "Open". Full has the visor without the opening near the forehead, with Open making the opening go all the way through the model.

EDIT 4/5/2020: Added V5, which gives the front part that holds the shield material a slightly larger base, which will help with adhesion to the build plate.

I know there are A LOT of face mask models out there right now. A LOT. That's great. I love what Prusa and his company have done and put forth - BUT - I also very much love what Erik Cederberg and the 3DVerkstan have done too. I like parts of both models - maybe I could squish them together?

So, I did.

I used the Prusa front - you know, the continuous curved surface that holds face shield material well. I used the USA version, which has pegs for a single 3-hole punch.

I used the 3DVerkstan arms - you know, the sloped arms that hold the visor to your head without the need for elastic of any sort, but give you attachment points if you DO want to use it.

I remixed those two models to get this. It holds to the face without elastic, and it takes a single 3-hole punch without the need to swap or flip, or punch twice.

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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