Coronavirus (COVID-19) response
The RemakerSpace has opened early to help in the response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Our printing capabilities have been relocated to DSV ISO9001 facility in Milton Keynes, UK to start 3D printing PPE for the NHS Wales.
With additional printing capability available, we welcome requests from public healthcare providers for 3D print products to support their response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Our RemakerSpace 3D printing experts have also carefully composed a list of products that we can 3D print. All products have been chosen with the needs and comfort requirements of frontline key workers in mind. Special requests for other designs can also be considered.
In the spirit of the RemakerSpace centre, all listed products offered by PARC are not-for-profit, just covering manufacturing and shipping costs.
Request 3D printed PPE from the RemakerSpace Centre
Email us at parc-institute@cardiff.ac.uk. Please specify in your email:
- the names of the products you would like to order
- the quantity required
- any specification required (e.g. colours /size / change in design)
- your contact details
- should you like your own design to be printed, please also send details, your design and printing requirements.
All requests will be handled on a case by case basis. Once your request is placed, you will be contacted by one of our team members.
Product list
Product name: 3D printable face shield
Description: Face shield frame designed to optimise comfort and remain attached securely
Assembly: The frame will be manufactured using HP machines. The plastic sheet (acetate) at the front will be bought off the shelf and assembled to create the complete final product.
Material composition: PA 12 material/ nylon and acetate
Designer: HP
Product name: Prusa face shield
Description: Face shield frame designed to be worn comfortably.
Assembly: The two models RC1 and RC2 are printed on FDM printers. The plastic sheet (acetate) at the front will be bought off the shelf and assembled to create the complete final product. Product can be used multiple times following sterilization after each use.
Material composition: ABS/PLA/PEPG/PET
Designer: Prusa Research. Some adaptation from PARC 3D expert Hrishikesh Pawar have been added to improve comfort.
Product name: Covid-19 powder bed fusion sterilizable face shield
Description: Face shield frame adaptable in order to be worn comfortably
Assembly: No assembly required
Material composition: PA12/nylon
Product name: Mask Adjuster
Description: Mask adjustment device allowing adjustments to the pressure holding in place
Assembly: No assembly required
Material composition: PA12/nylon
Designer: Peak Sport Products Co and HP
Product name: Venturi valve circuit splitter
Description: Valves used as seen on image to split flow and increase capacity of a ventilator. It is designed to fit international standards for 22mm breathing circuits.
Assembly: The plastic part is a Venturi valve printed using HP printers or stereolithography printing. The assembly to ventilators is not included in the product, only the printed valve is supplied.
Material composition: ABS/PLA/PEPG/PET
Designer: Prusa / Alexander Clarke
Product name: Hands-free door openers
Description: Hands-free door opening device to be fixed on door handles
Assembly: The larger parts will be manufactured and assembled with provided shelf bought screws. The design comes in various versions to fit different styles of doors and door handles. The parts will be manufactured using HP machines.
Material composition: PA12/Nylon
Designer: Materialise
We welcome requests from public health care providers to 3D print products to support their response to COVID19 pandemic.