Reusable Respirators with 3D Printed Metal Filters (VIDEO)

University of Pittsburgh

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Reusable porous metal filters 3D printed with ExOne technology were manufactured to fit inside a plastic respirator cartridge designed by the University of Pittsburgh. The combined units, now undergoing initial testing, could deliver sterilizable personal protection equipment for long-term use.

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University of Pittsburgh/ExOne

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