Computerworld April 9, 2020
Jonny Evans

Hobbyists, small shops, places of education, government and big manufacturers are using 3D printing to help fight coronavirus.

Situated on a (usually) busy London street, a small print-and-copy shop is 3D printing face masks for health workers at its local hospital.

It isn’t alone.

3D printers are being pressed into use to churn out equipment for medical staff worldwide, and while it’s a drop in the ocean in terms of meeting demand, it’s remarkable how the technology is rising to the challenge.

Can 3D printing support health emergency?

3D printing hasn’t become as mainstream a process as people had hoped. This may be because of the cost of the equipment, the time the process takes, the expense of raw materials...

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