As 3D printing of protective gear ramps up, a free mask designed in Seattle is the first of its kind to get federal approval
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Onetime Microsoft executive Jonathan Roberts knows that not all 3D-printed personal protective equipment being produced for the nation’s coronavirus response is created equal.
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American Automakers' New War Orders: Save Lives
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As 3D printing of protective gear ramps up, a free mask designed
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Use of 3D printing to support COVID-19 medical supply shortages: a
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The personal protective equipment fabricated via 3D printing
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3D Printing in New York City During the Height of COVID-19: How
Air Force update for COVID-19 > Grissom Air Reserve Base > Article
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3D Printing: What It Is, How It Works and Examples
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3D-printed face shields can protect medical staff from coronavirus
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Medical Imaging of Microrobots: Toward In Vivo Applications
DOD Uses 3D-Printing to Create N95 Respirators > U.S. Department
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Couple invents 3D-printed face shields to battle coronavirus
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3D-printed N95 equivalent for personal protective equipment