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Materialise develops 3D Printed Oxygen Mask to address ventilator shortage
Belgium-based 3D printing company Materialise has developed the Materialise NIP Connector, a device to convert standard equipment available in most hospitals, into a mask to facilitate breathing for patients by creating positive pressure in the lungs. These assembled masks allow clinicians to reduce the time patients need access to mechanical ventilators, which helps to reduce…
FREE 3D printed hands-free door opener could prevent spread of Coronavirus
3D printing technology could help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Belgium-based 3D printing specialist Materialise has designed a 3D printed door opener that makes it possible to open and close doors with your arm, removing the need for direct contact with door handles. The company is offering the printable design for free and calling…