South Africa

WATCH | Behind the 3D printed face shields: how UJ is helping fight Covid-19 in Jozi

03 April 2020 - 14:32 By Deepa Kesa

As SA struggles with the Covid-19 crisis, the UJ Library MakerSpace is finding innovative solutions to save lives.

The UJ MakerSpace is printing desperately needed face shields for Netcare 911 medical staff in Johannesburg.

The manager of the UJ MakerSpace, Rudie Strauss, began making face shields for the UJ medical staff, security personnel and students using 3D printers and laser cutters last week.

These face shields provided the urgently needed personal protective equipment for health-care workers serving the university community.

The shields cover the entire face, including the eyes, in addition to surgical masks that protect the mouth.

The shield frames are made from plastic and can, therefore, be sterilised or sanitised for continuous use.

READ MORE:

UJ team uses 3D printers to make face shields for medical staff

A team at the University of Johannesburg is using 3D printing to produce surgical face shields to help meet the rapidly growing need for personal ...
News
1 month ago

UJ student who has not travelled abroad tests positive for Covid-19

A student and a staff member at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have tested positive for Covid-19.
News
2 months ago

COVID-19 WRAP | Day 5 - SA records 5 deaths, including a primary school teacher

Get all the Covid-19 updates right here.
News
2 months ago

Most read

  1. Alcohol available Monday to Thursday, from 9am to 5pm South Africa
  2. Shaiking off his shackles, Zuma’s pal is free and ready to splab all South Africa
  3. Here are the back-to-school dates for all grades South Africa
  4. Sassa tells frustrated R350 relief grant applicants to 'give payment process ... South Africa
  5. Nearly 2,000 new Covid-19 cases in SA South Africa

Latest Videos

R250 for a pack of cigarettes - We go undercover to find smokes, and it was ...
Adoptions on hold: Shelters struggle with space for newly abandoned babies ...
X