COVID-19 Canada: Volunteers use 3D printers to make personal protective equipment during pandemic

TORONTO — Groups of volunteers across Canada are using 3D printers to produce personal protective equipment and other essential supplies at a breakneck speed — an effort some say could have a lasting impact even after the COVID-19 crisis passes.

While the ventilator connector was designed from the ground up, in partnership with the University Health Network as part of an open-source research project, the team has also worked to improve open-source designs that others have created. “It’s the same function. It’s the same band. But now, overnight, instead of getting two done, we can do 16,” he said.

“If that community lasts, you can see it being applied to other areas and other industries going forward. Obviously, gives everybody a single direction at the moment. And that may change, but the next project could be something very, very different,” said James Wallace, another team member. Vlasea’s team is also 3D printing PPE, including face shields and, more recently, components for fitted face masks designed specifically for the wearer.

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