2024-05-05T14:25:09-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150192550/foster-partners-shares-design-for-reusable-face-visor-no-3d-printing-necessary Sean Joyner 2020-04-07T19:30:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9d/9dd9f18a0923515f721488f0a5a29624.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/fosterandpartners" target="_blank">Foster + Partners</a> has designed a general-purpose prototype face visor that can be cleaned and reused to aid in the fight against <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1534026/covid-19" target="_blank">COVID-19</a>. The firm's hope is to encourage both designers and large scale manufacturers to investigate the potential of digital and laser cutting machines as an alternative to the slower 3D-printing approach for fabricating Personal Protective Equipment (<a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1552126/ppe" target="_blank">PPE</a>).</p> <p>The mask is made of three components:&nbsp;a visor made from 0.5mm optically clear PETG, an interlocking soft PP headband, and a surgical silicone rubber head strap that ties the two together. Foster + Partners cuts all of these components.</p><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/64/647243fb9eaf5c9851f13ed395f5bb87.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/64/647243fb9eaf5c9851f13ed395f5bb87.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: Foster + Partners</figcaption></figure><p>According to Foster + Partners, each visor can be cut from sheets in under 30 seconds and the components can be assembles in under a minute. The firm says it was able to use a single cutting machine to cut and assemble pieces for 1,000 visors in one day.</p> <p>The visor can be disassembled, cleaned, sanitized, and reused as desired by the user. Foster +...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150192021/luxmea-studio-launches-ai-generated-3d-printed-face-mask-funding-campaign Sean Joyner 2020-04-03T12:27:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3c/3c5ceaf8cb6a63a1e8c1fec4435e7067.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Toronto-based <a href="https://archinect.com/LuxMea" target="_blank">LuxMea Studio</a> has combined artificial intelligence (AI), computational design, and 3D printing to develop the Nuo 3D Mask. The mask is custom tailored to each user with the help of AI to fit any head shape. On its <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/luxmea/nuo-3d-mask" target="_blank">Kickstarter page</a>, the team writes: "[We] started to wonder, what if you could have a mask that is comfortable to wear as long as you want to and protects you with a tailored fit?&nbsp;What if you could wear it out of pleasure like a pair of sunglasses."</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1e/1ee309bc444ac8488a53b33cb40dacd2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1e/1ee309bc444ac8488a53b33cb40dacd2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a><figcaption>Mask assembly and color options.</figcaption></figure></figure><p>The mask is reusable and utilizes a replaceable filter system. According to LuxMea, the Nuo 3D Mask addresses common problems found in cotton masks, mainly in the areas of air leakage and comfort. The masks are due to begin shipping by this summer.</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8a/8a7124ae7fcd947dd5075ca14882cd22.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8a/8a7124ae7fcd947dd5075ca14882cd22.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></figure></figure>