
Materials fund for 3D printed Covid-19 masks
Donation protected
My name is Tom Diaz and I own a small 3D printing shop located in the South Bronx. A few days ago I was informed of a shortage on PPE for hospital staff throughout the nation, and that our city has been severely impacted by the virus.
Amongst other things, I realize there is a large demand for masks that can be disinfected, and reused to limit exposure of Covid-19 so I have been 3d printing masks for friends, and family working at hospitals.
The mask displayed here can house third party filtration materials, such as non-woven propylene, clothing, sponges, or textiles.This novel filtration system includes several layers with different geometries to provide an effective fine particle filtration. I can produce 28 masks with a 2kg spool of PLA filament which is biodegradable. There is also an anti-microbial PLA filament but it’s out of my price range being that I’m out of work.
I’ve received an overwhelming amount of support for printing, and distributing the masks due to the dire need for PPE. Based on the fact that I am a small shop owner, my resources are also limited as I have recently stopped working due to this pandemic, and refocused my endeavors on providing assistance and support to medical staff by manufacturing these masks. I would love to be able to fund this project on my own, but I have materials and operating costs to keep my machines running.
I understand that the material used isn’t a replacement and shouldn’t be used as a replacement for n95 masks, and concerns associated with the anti microbial properties of the process itself, but this should be used as a last resort option. I’m also aware that within a few days hospitals in NYC will run out of PPE to provide to staff, and that currently doctors and nurses have to wear a single mask for their entire shift, which is something no healthcare professional should be subjected to.
With your help I can obtain the antimicrobial filament needed to effectively produce and distribute reusable masks to healthcare professionals in need of protective equipment.
All funds will be used to keep this project running, until the curve is flattened. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Amongst other things, I realize there is a large demand for masks that can be disinfected, and reused to limit exposure of Covid-19 so I have been 3d printing masks for friends, and family working at hospitals.
The mask displayed here can house third party filtration materials, such as non-woven propylene, clothing, sponges, or textiles.This novel filtration system includes several layers with different geometries to provide an effective fine particle filtration. I can produce 28 masks with a 2kg spool of PLA filament which is biodegradable. There is also an anti-microbial PLA filament but it’s out of my price range being that I’m out of work.
I’ve received an overwhelming amount of support for printing, and distributing the masks due to the dire need for PPE. Based on the fact that I am a small shop owner, my resources are also limited as I have recently stopped working due to this pandemic, and refocused my endeavors on providing assistance and support to medical staff by manufacturing these masks. I would love to be able to fund this project on my own, but I have materials and operating costs to keep my machines running.
I understand that the material used isn’t a replacement and shouldn’t be used as a replacement for n95 masks, and concerns associated with the anti microbial properties of the process itself, but this should be used as a last resort option. I’m also aware that within a few days hospitals in NYC will run out of PPE to provide to staff, and that currently doctors and nurses have to wear a single mask for their entire shift, which is something no healthcare professional should be subjected to.
With your help I can obtain the antimicrobial filament needed to effectively produce and distribute reusable masks to healthcare professionals in need of protective equipment.
All funds will be used to keep this project running, until the curve is flattened. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Organizer
Tom Diaz
Organizer
New York, NY