Design and manufacture of a face shield for healthcare personnel and vulnerable populations based on frugal design principles

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Certification Date

June 12, 2026

Country

Colombia

The project presents the development of a face shield through the four traditional stages of a systematic design methodology: conceptual design, detailed design, design for manufacture, and prototyping, following frugal design principles. The implemented methodology enabled the creation of a face shield intended for healthcare personnel and vulnerable populations, ensuring compliance with requirements related to safety, ergonomics, maintainability, manufacturability, and cost.

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Project Type
3D Printing
Manufacturing
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Keywords
Face shield; Design methodology, Design for manufacture, Prototyping, 3D printing, Polymer injection.

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