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WinSun Introduces 3D-Printed Coronavirus Infectious Isolators


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Chinese 3D printer maker, is commissioning its own development for the control and prevention of coronavirus outbreaks in Hubei Province. WinSun plans to print and ship 200 infectious isolators to the region for use by medical personnel involved in the fight against the pandemic virus.


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To date, the company has donated 15 isolators to the Hubei Xianning Central Hospital. After the delivery of the first blocks, the company will begin to create another 200 isolators using 3D printing technology.

Each printed structure is an insulated box measuring 10 square meters and 2.8 meters high. Printing one such box takes about two hours. Each 3D printed room can accommodate up to two beds. Insulators are made from a mixture of concrete and recycled materials, the price of one such chamber is about 4000 US dollars.

In addition to meeting all the required insulation standards, 3D-printed chambers withstand extreme temperatures, wind and even earthquakes. One of the biggest advantages of 3D printing isolators is their mobility. According to the manufacturer, compact infectious boxes are easy to transport and install, and it is easy to provide electricity to them.


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manufacturer did not intend to use 3D-printed boxes as infectious isolators. WinSun explains that their technology was originally developed for the production of mobile homes, but the design was adapted to print medical wards. 3D-printing houses were intended for tourism, but it turned out that a compact design can also be useful for the production of isolated temporary housing.

It is noteworthy that printed insulators are sent to hospitals through a subscription plan, where customers and interested parties can pay for the delivery of a particular house to a specific region. WinSun also turned to several state and commercial organizations to support its initiative, and is also looking for resources, such as solar panels, doors and windows, electrical appliances, to improve the configuration of its mobile boxes.

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