Doncaster 3D printing firm creates PPE face visors for NHS staff

Mexborough based Aurora is one of dozens of firms across Britain helping to generate face visors for health workers on the frontline.

A spokesman for the firm said: “These people are using their talents to produce PPE at a time when there is a shortfall in protection for frontline workers.

“As you would expect, work is non-existent.

“At this current moment, we receive approximately five calls a day in regards to 3D printing PPE for the NHS.

“One of the first questions asked is ‘how many visors can you produce a week’ and the response used to be 100 on a good day – this was met with a sigh.

“This prompted us to seek other alternatives that came in the form of mass manufacturing which can produce in excess of 30,000 visors a week.”

“3D printing hobbyists have helped in the manufacture of PPE and have managed to fulfil PPE on a scale that could potentially save many lives.”

“There’s an army of 3D printing companies, hobbyists, tinkerers and crafters that are behind the scenes making PPE that help saves lives even on a small scale.”

A website has been set up HERE where people with 3D printers can sign up to help make masks.

The firm is based in Chapel Street, Mexborough and further details are available HERE.

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