MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The demand for medical supplies is progressively increasing, and despite the influx of donations coming in from some of the country’s biggest corporations, there’s still a serious concern about running out of much-needed safety equipment. An online 3D printing community, “3D Printing for a Cause PH”, is taking initiative to produce supplies such as face shields, ventilators, medical tubing and valves, and encouraging everybody with a 3D printer to do the same. https://www.facebook.com/NordeInternational/posts/2774592609321204?__xts__[0]=68.ARAlX1FXkXqrNjyvcHyWFt4xboY2SA_SLKCXNhznsjjwBpNRl3g7XPG30EXmReh1le5kHHBmitF59OE2Tac5c07PKJJRONE5HdcyfWj9VFKOJe5xMk1tX8IUrxl0OzcTrAOT37BVByb-TcIZESCltH4pxpm1IApWhJ29V4yu02Cdfh1_7Uf8GMcQ_zDrT9xVTor4dP_R5PruXcLzqnpcVKg-cP54fORML7nkUHmHj1Rm2JXoRNFoAbHktEQkQ7vWYsbT_QpqTOiO0pOKdrzAw1793LT1rYanEa-AEmTeP3xZWcAqQzqpAiI2RtarBFh36vmGFkNtYZ5kJFMZ4oThwJKuHA&__tn__=-R This project was launched on March 21, calling donations for printed supplies, or printer equipment such as acetate films, garters, and 3D filaments. It has received an immensely positive reaction from even those outside the printing community, gathering 2,484 donations as of March 24, 2020 at 10AM, fulfilling 16% of the requests it has received. Donations and volunteer applications are still being accepted and encouraged. Those interested can contact the following: Volunteers — Denis Ty, 0917 590 8281 Donations — Ivan Listanco, 0917 775 4993 The use of 3D printing in such a way is an impressive display of technology’s vital contribution to the uplifting of individuals, and how it can contribute to answering the needs of society. It’s also an interesting development to see in terms of how 3D printing can impact and contribute to the manufacturing industry in the years to come.
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