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NIH3D

3DPI Mask

Created:
4/8/20
Submitted:
3/6/23
Published:
3/6/23

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3DPX-013656

Licensing:

CC-BY-NC
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Version 2

Category

Hardware & Devices
Devices and Hardware

Collection(s)

Approved Use

Prototype
Prototype
Description

A completely new, fully functional product, which derives from research that continues to improve through an iterative process. The 3DPI mask is the result of three weeks of 3D printing production and optimization. The mask is completely optimized to be produced in PA12 (Polyamide 12 or Nylon 12) using HP Multi Jet Fusion technology. It is composed of several parts, all produced with the same material; it must only be assembled with standard FFP2 / FFP3 filters and elastic bands. All 3D printed parts are reusable, can be quickly cleaned and sanitized with alcoholic liquids. Exception is made for FFP filters and elastic bands which can be easily removed and replaced when necessary.

Materials

PA12 was choosen as best material for this purpose, due to its intrinsic characteristics of:

  • durability
  • flexibility
  • antibacterial
  • hygienic
  • skin-contact certification

Parts

  • PA12 mask body
  • PA12 mechanical filters
  • PA12 front blockage
  • FFP2/FFP3 filters
  • elastic bands
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