3D Printing applications for COVID-19

With components in short demand, the use of 3D printers to supply hospitals and for medical applications has never been greater.

Here's a couple ways the 3D printers are being used during this crisis.

Anti-Bacterial / Anti-Microbial Filament

Ultimaker 3D printers can 3D print with an anti-bacterial, anti-microbial filament which is a PLA type filament with copper that can be used to print surgical masks, face shields and other products that require anti-bacterial properties.

Face Shields and Nasal Swabs

With a lack of surgical masks, face shields are being used to protect the face from exposure and also extend the life of disposable surgical masks.

The other item in demand is nasal swabs for testing patients for COVID-19, which can be printed in volume and low cost.

3D Printer companies like Markforged 3D are 3D printing face shields and nasal swabs on demand.

From medical supplies to bridging supply chain gaps, companies are looking at various ways 3D printers can create new opportunities or assist in supplying existing product streams.

With copper being naturally an anti-microbial element, 3D printing in copper also has applications for the medical industry.

A2K Technologies supply Markforged, Ultimaker and Formlabs 3D printers, Autodesk 3D design and analysis software and a range or Professional Services such as setup, training, and design services for these products, so we can get you setup with a 3D print farm, design software, files to 3D print so you can hit the ground running.