The coronavirus pandemic has both shown the versatility of 3D printers and thrown a spotlight on an urgent need for expertise about them. Large corporations such as HP and Formlabs as well as indie 3D model makers have mobilized 3D printers to design and execute PPE-like face shields, clips for masks (both homemade and surgical) and even hands-free door handle add-ons to help in the fight against coronavirus.
After several weeks of working from home without access to a 3D printer, I procured an XYXPrinting da Vinci Jr. 1.0 A Pro and immediately made a few fasteners for homemade cloth masks and then tackled some face shields.
The 3D-printed hook holds my home-made cloth face mask in place.
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