Flexible Respirators from the 3D Printer: Masks Made of TPU (2020)

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Flexible respirator from the 3D printer

In May 2020, we printed our reusable respirator, optimised together with IGO3D, from flexible filament. This makes the mask flexible, soft and reusable.

We used Ultimaker TPU 95A, a thermoplastic polyurethane. The flexible material is suitable for applications that require chemical resistance and the properties of rubber and plastic. The mask has a rotating cap that holds filters.

The flexible TPU mask in the video.

If you want to print the mask yourself, you will find the print files here: Respirator (STL) and filter cap (STL). At the same time, we worked on the app-based design of individual respirators; this led to the Personal Mask App and the research project with TU Munich.

Individually designed respirator
Individually designed respirator. © EXCIT3D GmbH

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Optimised respirator
The original version of the mask with IGO3D.
Personal Mask App
Face measurement via iPhone and an individually designed mask.
Protective masks in a grid system
The research project with TU Munich.

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About EXCIT3D GmbH

We develop applications where 3D technology, augmented reality, virtual reality and software development meet. For industry, culture and public clients we build solutions from the first idea through 3D data processing and user interface to live operation. We are based in Solingen, Germany.