There has been lots of news around "homemade" 3D Printed ventilator valves for respirators in hospitals for protection against corona virus. However, if we are talking about Fused Disposition Modelling 3D Printers, we need to take a deeper understanding of the machine capabilities and weaknesses.

Using Additive Manufacturing to help solve COVID-19 issues is a great tool, but let's first see exactly what is created and what is being used as media hype.

If you do have access to ventilators and ventilator components, please contact: https://ventilator.herokuapp.com/

Here is the file for the hands free door opener: https://www.materialise.com/en/hands-...

And take a look at Prusa's 3D Printed Face Shield: https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/...

Stay safe and keep printing!