HAMBURG, Germany—3D-printing specialist LMD Innovation GmbH has developed professional respiratory masks for protection against COVID-19, using elastic thermoplastic polyurethane materials from Lehvoss Group.
The mask is produced using laser sintering power Luvosint TPU and clings to the face for secure, tight sealing, Lehvoss said in an April 27 statement.
The "elastic and highly resilient" components printed from the TPU can be cleaned in the dishwasher, and have been certified by FDA, the company said.
In addition to standard sizes, LMD can manufacture personalized masks for individual users via a face-scanning app.