Research
Title : | NexGen3D Technologies to design and manufacture Face Shields, which are used as PPE over the Face Masks, to cover eyes and other parts of the face from infectious materials |
Area of research : | COVID-19 Research, Medical Sciences, Engineering Sciences |
Focus area : | Development of 3D face mask and PPE |
Principal Investigator : | Pranit Mehta, Director, Rotaract Club, New Delhi |
Timeline Start Year : | 2020 |
Contact info : | pranitmehta@gmail.com |
Details
Executive Summary : | NexGen3D Technologies to design and manufacture Face Shields, which are used as PPE over the Face Masks, to cover eyes and other parts of the face from infectious materials. The shields are then being delivered/distributed at zero profits among the doctors, hospital staff and policemen, for their safety and hygiene. These shields are being manufactured using 3D Printing and Injection Moulding, at an effective manufacturing cost of ?50/pc |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Madras |