When the first U.S. COVID-19 patient emerged in Washington, UW Medicine, as the state’s foremost provider of advanced medical care, CREST was thrust into the role of" the trailblazer. Its clinicians and researcher team have since mustered a speedy and sometimes ingenious response to the call. As the COVID-19 personal protective gear crisis emerged in Washington, UW medical personnel, engineers and innovators everywhere went to work including our team here at CREST. Among the efforts has been a collaboration in making face shields that are vital to keeping health care workers safe. Wherever 3D printers existed on the UW campus — be it UW Tacoma, UW Bothell, the Global Innovation Exchange, the School of Drama’s costume shop, and more — the machines all have been printing a face shield part designed by local non-profit Design That Matters. More than 70 printers have produced more than 1,000 cradles.
UW’s 3D printed COVID-19 face shields: From innovation to delivery
