NEW DELHI: The proximity to covid-19 patients has put the medical community world over at a heightened risk of infection. In the absence of fully protective equipment, the risk grows manifold.
Mumbai-based Boson Machines, a 3D printing startup, has brought out a protective face mask that can minimise the risk of infection among on-duty medical staff while they take care of patients.
With help from Swapneil Parikh of Jaslok Hospital, Boson Machines has designed a face shield with two components -- a plastic helmet made out of PLA (polylactic acid) and a 0.4 mm transparent sheet made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) attached to it.