COVID-19 Product Design Challenge on Cad Crowd<\/h2>
We\u2019re honored to have hundreds of prestigious product designers working in our marketplace. Our COVID-19 contest already has over 40 entries that could be highly effective. Here are some highlights.<\/p>
Door Handle Universal Device <\/strong><\/p> Door handles are perhaps the most frequently touched surfaces out there. Thankfully, many devices exist to bypass ever having to lay your hands on one.<\/p> Here is a universal door handle that can be attached to any pre-existing handle. It allows you to open doors without having to use your hands. Simply place your wrist on the half circle and press down. It\u2019s easy to install and remove and quite simple to manufacture.<\/p> Market Door Handle<\/strong><\/p> He has also designed a similar device for a different type of door. Mini market style doors don\u2019t need to be pushed down on; instead, they open through simply pushing or pulling. Slide your wrist in the space provided and push or pull as required. It couldn\u2019t be easier.<\/p> Sanitary Wrist<\/strong><\/p> The tap in the bathroom is another common surface that\u2019s touched by many people each day. While most public bathrooms have automated taps, some don\u2019t. And even at home, germs can spread. This sanitary wrist is something you can carry with you and use to touch surfaces you wouldn\u2019t want to touch with your bare hands.<\/p> Fistbump Toilet Flush Button <\/strong><\/p> No one wants to put their hands on a public toilet. The flush buttons are covered in germs that we don\u2019t want to spread. With this flush button, you simply bump it with your fist for a quick flush. Fist-bumping leads to way less germs being spread. This particular device has ridges to reduce the contact area even further.<\/p> Protective Knob Sleeve<\/strong><\/p> For your traditional doorknob, you\u2019ll need this sleeve. It can be made with rubber or another flexible material. It\u2019s meant to be placed over a doorknob\u2014simply slide it over and open. Then remove the knob.<\/p> If made with rubber, it can be cleaned and reused continuously. When made with paper, it\u2019s disposable and inexpensive. The designer suggests keeping the paper iteration near doors, as they\u2019re stackable. Thus, there\u2019s no reason to not try out one of these.<\/p> Cad Crowd isn’t the only company out there using 3D printing to combat the spread of COVID-19. In fact, many resources are repurposing their 3D printers and designers to contribute to the fight. Here’s a list of some other sources to check out.<\/p> Aside from 3D printing, there are plenty of other tech industries contributing in their own way. Here are some other sources to check out.<\/p> Lastly, here are some reputable industry resources to keep abreast of what’s going on with COVID-19.<\/p> At Cad Crowd, we have the privilege of working with hundreds of 3D modeling and product design services. Our freelancers are pre-vetted and have worked with many clients, including Tupperware and Tiffany & Co.<\/p> ![\"universal-door\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2020\/03\/universal-door.png\")
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<\/figure><\/div> Other COVID-19 Projects in the 3D Printing Space<\/h2>
3D Printing Resources<\/h3>
Source<\/th> Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> NanoHack, open-source 3D printed mask<\/a><\/td> An open-source STL file to 3D print a N95 mask<\/td><\/tr> 3D printed valves<\/a><\/td> FabLab developed a life-saving 3D printed valve used in a resuscitation system<\/td><\/tr> Hands-free 3D printed door opener<\/a><\/td> Materialise has developed a 3D-printed door opener<\/td><\/tr> Corona hook<\/a><\/td> A hook for contactless door opening<\/td><\/tr> 3D printed face shield<\/a><\/td> A 3D printed face shield by Prusa Printers<\/td><\/tr> Hand gel dispenser holder<\/a><\/td> Cults3D developed a sanitizer dispenser<\/td><\/tr> Emergency DIY mask<\/a><\/td> Emergency DIY mask for medical professionals<\/td><\/tr> Field respirator by HP<\/a><\/td> 3D printed emergency respiration device by HP<\/td><\/tr> Face shield by HP<\/a><\/td> 3D printable face shield<\/td><\/tr> Collection of products by Shapeways to combat COVID-19<\/a><\/td> Many products designed to help medical professionals<\/td><\/tr> Xometry’s list of 3D printed products<\/a><\/td> Multiple products to 3D print<\/td><\/tr> Respirator adapter for recreational mask<\/a><\/td> Files to convert a recreational mask into a respirator<\/td><\/tr> Hackaday’s How You Can Help spreadsheet<\/a><\/td> A list of resources for you to help<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> Other Tech Resources<\/h3>
Source<\/th> Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Dassault Syst\u00e8mes\u2019 3DEXPERIENCE Lab<\/a><\/td> Dassault Syst\u00e8mes\u2019 3DEXPERIENCE Lab leverages group knowledge to find, prequalify, design and manufacture fast solutions during the pandemic through Open Design, Frugal Innovation and Open Data.<\/td><\/tr> Kaggle, a data science competition site<\/a><\/td> They are hosting a competition to predict the spread of COVID-19 globally<\/td><\/tr> Kaggle<\/a><\/td> Also hosting a local US-CA competition<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> General COVID-19 Resources<\/h3>
Source<\/th> Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Google’s COVID-19 info<\/a><\/td> COVID-19 information & resources for the US<\/td><\/tr> CDC COVID-19 prevention <\/a><\/td> CDC’s prevention page<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure> Cad Crowd’s Product Design Services are at Your Disposal <\/h2>