Tech Computing Making 3D printed face shields, mask accessories and other coronavirus tools A simple home 3D printer can make your homemade cloth mask more effective in fighting COVID-19.

REPORTER: THEY HAVE 19 3D PRINTERS HELPING TO MAKE FACE MASKS SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. SOME PRINT THE ACTUAL MASK. >> OUR MASKS ARE MADE OF A FLEXIBLE POLYMER MATERIAL SO THAT THEY CAN CONTOUR TO THE FACE.

In this comprehensive sewing tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a 2-in-1 3D face mask that combines both comfort and breathability. This step-by-step guide is perfect for beginners and ...

The U.S. military is 3D-printing face shields, designing reusable plastic N95 masks and sewing surgical masks to increase the supply of critical medical equipment as hospitals across the U.S. work ...

The specialty-mask store is paying Tokyo residents $380 (about £286, AU$514) to have their faces copied onto realistic 3D-printed masks. The company will then sell the 3D-printed version of your ...

Why DIY 3D-Printed Face Masks and Shields Are So Risky Lots of people are trying to help by making their own protective equipment for health workers. But there isn’t enough guidance to help them ...

With the help of their community, the father and son are creating many 3D masks for firefighters, health care workers and many more on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Those points build a 3D model of a person's face on the computer. Then, Gillham uses that model to create the mask. Gillham says they test fit the mask directly to Scott's face using the computer.

Nevaeh Tschirhart, 11, poses for a photo with "ear guards" she produced with her 3D printer, which can be used to keep medical face masks from rubbing on ears and causing pain from extended wear.