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Out of 3D printing ideas? Here are 50 Cool and Useful 3D printing projects while you STAY IN AND STAY SAFE!! Check out the ALL3DP April 2020 list of cool things to 3D print at https://bit.ly/348EdwF Also, if you are in need of 3D printing materials and accessories, Profound 3D is OPEN and SHIPPING. Order online today at https://profound3d.com/

3D printing is showing itself to be very useful to medical personnel fighting the virus. Recently, Raise3D received an urgent request from nearby hospitals for Mask Wearing Connectors. These are printed from flexible TPU and designed to reduce pressure on the ears which allows medical personnel to keep their masks on for longer while limiting adjustments and face touching. If you feel that you can be of help to your local healthcare workers, you can download the files at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4244874 STAY HEALTHY!!

COVID-19 - What can I do? Another in a series of informational posts. "Listen, kid, we're all in it together." Harry Tuttle-Heating Engineer [Robert De Niro in Terry Gilliam's "Brazil"] Here is a hands free door opener that can help stop the spread of germs. Find more info and get the files here.

As an E-Commerce retailer, Profound 3D remains open and operational and can get your product shipped in a timely manner. Please be aware that Effective March 24, 2020 and until further notice, the UPS Service Guarantee is suspended for all U.S. origin shipments (U.S. Domestic and International) at any service level. Your delivery may take an additional few days to arrive, but you can remain confident that the great employees at UPS and Profound 3D are working hard so you can Stay In and Stay Safe!! https://profound3d.com/

On March 16th, a public spreadsheet called 3D Printer Crowdsourcing for COVID-19 was created for 3D printing professionals and hobbyists alike to volunteer their time and resources to print masks, valves, or whatever else hospitals are running short on. Two days later, there are already more than 2,200 volunteers on the list from all over the world. That really warms the heart. Please add your name to the list if you have a 3D printer and would like to help. This is one of the unforeseen benefits of decentralized manufacturing empowered by 3D printing as this rather large community can...