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Using 3D printing technology to solve a crisis
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks and face shields, which has made it difficult for healthcare workers and other essential workers to protect themselves and others from the virus. However, one innovative solution that has helped to address the PPE shortage is the use of 3D printing to produce face shields. So far, the use of 3D printing technology has been a clever and resourceful solution to the PPE shortage. By using materials that are readily available, we have been able to quickly produce makeshift face shields in batch quantities, which has helped to protect essential workers and reduce the spread of the virus. The cleverness of 3D printing in addressing the PPE shortage during the pandemic is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of UCLA students in times of need.
Why Face Shields?
Face shields are a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are worn to protect the face and eyes from potential hazards in the work environment. They are commonly used in healthcare settings and other settings where there is a risk of exposure to bodily fluids or infectious diseases. During the COVID-19 pandemic, face shields have been used as an additional layer of protection to help prevent the transmission of the virus.
The efficacy of face shields in preventing the transmission of COVID-19 has been the subject of discussion and debate. Some studies have suggested that face shields may be less effective at preventing the transmission of the virus than masks, while other studies have found that face shields can provide some level of protection against COVID-19. However it is without a doubt that face shields do provide some level of protection by reducing the amount of respiratory droplets that are exhaled and by preventing the wearer from touching their face, which can help to reduce the risk of transmission. When worn together, masks and face shields can help to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus by providing multiple layers of protection.