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Purdue University Fort Wayne news release:<\/p>\n

Purdue Fort Wayne students using 3D printing skills to produce needed parts for critical care<\/strong><\/p>\n

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(April 10, 2020) \u2014 For the past week, three student workers at Purdue University Fort Wayne have been allowed to return to the university\u2019s 3D print lab to use their training to help medical professionals serving on the front line. Covering solo shifts to ensure appropriate social distancing, the team has been printing respiratory protection equipment attachments for Parkview Health.<\/p>\n

The request began with a small group of engineers from L3Harris, a global aerospace and defense technologies company, who looked to team with local individuals and groups capable of quickly preparing 3D printers to meet this unique need.<\/p>\n

Producing attachment parts for respiratory protection equipment has become more urgent in recent weeks as the nation\u2019s need for critical care has grown.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love the fact that 3D printing can be used to help in such an important way,\u201d said Noah Peterson, a junior majoring in computer engineering technology. \u201cThis is an opportunity I didn’t anticipate when I began working for the university.\u201d<\/p>\n

The engineers provided files containing exact specifications for the parts, and the student workers took it from there. Since starting seven days ago, the team has produced 16 hood assemblies and 12 hose connector pairs, with each taking approximately 2.5 hours to complete. Multiple printers run simultaneously during the day.<\/p>\n

\u201cApplying what they\u2019ve learned at Purdue Fort Wayne to support those who care for seriously ill patients isn\u2019t something our students were thinking about even a few weeks ago,\u201d said Brian Spaulding, 3D print lab manager, Purdue Fort Wayne. \u201cIdentifying new ways like this to utilize the advanced technologies we have on campus is just one example of the university\u2019s commitment to supporting the well-being of our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first batch of finished parts, which are transferred with sterile gloves to a sealed bag, are being delivered to L3Harris today, with all ultimately destined for Parkview Health. Once this need is fulfilled, the 3D print lab team at Purdue Fort Wayne will turn to producing face shields. A prototype has already been completed.<\/p>\n

Please contact Peterson at petenp01@pfw.edu to learn more from a student\u2019s perspective.<\/p>\n

Spaulding may be contacted at spauldib@pfw.edu to discuss the overall capabilities of Purdue Fort Wayne\u2019s 3D print lab and how they are being used for this project.<\/p>\n

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About Purdue University Fort Wayne<\/strong>
\nPurdue University Fort Wayne is the largest university in northeast Indiana and is part of the Purdue University system. Purdue Fort Wayne is uniquely positioned to serve the region as a crossroads of intellectual, social, economic, and cultural advancement. Rigorous academics are combined with a focus on student success across prestigious degree programs taught by more than 300 full-time faculty. 10,208 students of diverse ages, ethnicities, and nationalities pursue their education on the nearly 600-acre campus. A majority of the university\u2019s 61,000 alumni live and work in Indiana contributing significantly to the state\u2019s economy, vitality, and intellectual strength. The university has joined the Horizon League athletics conference, effective fall 2020, and fields 16 NCAA Division I sports teams. For more information, visit pfw.edu<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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