3D printing has helped us see for ourselves the possibilities of the technology.
Thanks to it, critical life-saving ventilators and respirators were 3D printed and supplied faster in other countries.
“Many companies are revisiting how products are being manufactured and some are thinking of ways to bring manufacturing back locally,” said Terry Ming, division manager of Engineering Computer Services Singapore.
As people start going back to work and businesses reopen, the 3D printing firms agreed that the demand for shields and protective wear will spike.
While they will continue producing PPE whenever there are orders, they do not think that they will be switching their main business to PPE anytime soon since 3D printing is more suitable for low-volume, customised prints.
In unprecedented times like this, where there are serious shortages, 3D printing comes in to fill the shortfall. However, it cannot replicate the efficiency of mass manufacturing so at one point, traditional manufacturing has to take the lead.
As a quick interim solution till mass manufacturing processes come into the picture, 3D printing allows people to test out ideas before designs go mainstream, he added.
On the other hand, Daphne shared that they are looking to further expand on their e-commerce and online services to reduce the need for face-to-face interaction, such as online quotations and consultations, and even a virtual 3D exhibition.
Credits thanks to Ms. Sheila Chiang from Vulcan Post
Published June 2020
Read more at https://vulcanpost.com/701366/3d-printing-face-shields-nose-swabs-singapore/