Engineering enthusiasts 3D print thousands of face shields

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Description

PPE is proving a weak link in the government response to Covid-19.

NHS staff and care homes are complaining of both the quantity and the quality of protective kit available.

In response, groups and companies across Scotland and the UK are stepping in with their own solutions.

Among them is the Edinburgh Shield Force, a club of engineering enthusiasts, who are making 3D printed face shields for Scottish hospitals.

With thousands of masks delivered already, now the volunteers are crowdfunding to get more visors made.

Period	16 Apr 2020

Title	Engineering enthusiasts 3D print thousands of face shields
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	BBC The Nine
Media type	Television
Duration/Length/Size	3 min
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	16/04/20
Description	PPE is proving a weak link in the government response to Covid-19. NHS staff and care homes are complaining of both the quantity and the quality of protective kit available. In response, groups and companies across Scotland and the UK are stepping in with their own solutions. Among them is the Edinburgh Shield Force, a club of engineering enthusiasts, who are making 3D printed face shields for Scottish hospitals. With thousands of masks delivered already, now the volunteers are crowdfunding to get more visors made.
Producer/Author	Christopher Bobyn
Persons	Tim Kerby