KENNESAW, Ga. | May 1, 2020
In an effort to alleviate a severe shortage of personal protective equipment at Georgia hospitals combating COVID-19, Ƶ staff members have produced 3D-printed face shields to be donated and distributed statewide.
Using just a 3D printer and laser cutter in the College of Architecture and Construction Management’s Digital Fabrication Lab with support from the College of the Arts, the team recently made an initial batch 145 face shields. The shields, typically used in medical settings along with surgical masks, help protect against body fluids that may cause infection. This week, the equipment is expected to arrive at Cartersville Medical Center, WellStar Cobb Hospital and the MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service. Through a material donation from local architectural firm YSM Design coordinated by alumnus Lee Burdett, the team will make an additional 4,200 shields for hospitals in need.
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