Laser system manufacturer Trotec has successfully developed a face shield that can be laser cut from a single sheet of PET plastic
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The new design is both lighter and easier to wear than a previous design made using acrylic.
New face shield design can be cut from a single sheet of PET plastic
07 April 2020
Covid-19 disrupts mechanical engineering supply chain
02 April 2020
A survey of VDMA member companies has revealed that 84 per cent have had their operations affected by Covid-19.
Siemens connects healthcare providers and medical designers to produce components through additive manufacturing
Siemens opens AM network to aid manufacture of critical medical components
02 April 2020
In response to Covid-19, Siemens is making its AM network and 3D printers available to the global medical community
EHLA can operate up to 10 times faster than conventional LMD. Image: Fraunhofer ILT
TWI launches EHLA research project
02 April 2020
Following its acquisition of the UK’s first EHLA system, TWI is investigating the capabilities and future potential of EHLA technology.
Ford operators assemble medical face shields. (Image: Ford Motor Company).
Automotive firms contribute AM capabilities to Covid-19 effort
01 April 2020
Toyota, Ford, Daimler and Mercedes have all committed to using AM to produce medical components urgently needed as a result of the current pandemic.
Field ventilator that includes 3D printed parts made with HP's Multi Jet Fusion technology.
HP and partners mobilise 3D printing against Covid-19
26 March 2020
HP and its partners are using their 3D printing teams, technology and experience to help deliver critical medical parts in the ongoing effort against Covid-19.
Bofa launches fume extraction training academy
25 March 2020
The free academy will enable participants to select modular online training to suit their requirements
Georgia Tech has designed and is producing face shields with frames that can be cut using a laser.
Researchers use AM and laser cutting to rapidly produce medical equipment in response to Covid-19
25 March 2020
Using 3D-printed parts and laser-cut gears, researchers are racing to develop healthcare equipment that can be assembled rapidly in response to Covid-19
Renishaw uses AM to optimise ocean turbine production
25 March 2020
Production costs of the parts were reduced by 80 per cent using metal AM compared to traditional manufacturing methods
Laser engravers re-purposed to cut fabric for medical masks
25 March 2020
Laser machines formerly used to engrave wood for jewelry makers are being used to cut pieces of fabric to prolong the use of face masks
Virtual roundtable to discuss how 3D-printing can be used to combat Covid-19
24 March 2020
The roundtable will take place at 14:00 GMT and will feature a brain storming session between all interested parties
Photonics re-identified as key enabling technology by European Commission
24 March 2020
As a key enabling technology, photonics is recognised as being strategically important for Europe's industrial future
