Topic: How to 3D Print and Assemble a PPE Face Shield With Your MakerBot Desktop 3D Printer
Date: Tue, Apr 21, 2020
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT
In this webinar, Ryan Singler, Sales Enablement Manager at MakerBot, will review a step by step guide to printing and assembling a protective face shield.
MakerBot is collaborating with organizations such as Columbia University in New York City to 3D print and distribute
protective face shields to hospitals. Due to the highly-contagious nature of COVID-19, these face shields are in high demand
all over the world, and numerous agencies, institutions, maker spaces, and companies are pitching in to help. We’ve created a
basic guide that outlines how to 3D print and assemble face shields. We recommend finding a local group to work with to help
with your initiative.
What You Need to Get Started
- FDM extrusion-based 3D Printer (such as MakerBot Replicator+, METHOD, etc.)
- PLA or comparable 3D printing filament
- Medical Gloves
- Face Mask
- Bleach (or alternative disinfectant*)
- Liquid Measuring Beaker/Cup
- Bucket or Container for Water
- Container [Box, Ziplock bags] to store and transport
What You Need for Assembly
- 3D Printed Face Visor
- A4 sheet of PVC
- Elastic or Rubber Band
- Glue
- Scissors or Box Cutters