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Solar shading contractors, Solinear<\/a> is using its 3D printers to produce face shields for emergency services in the battle against COVID-19<\/h2>\n

Based in Sherriff Hutton, York, Solinear is more familiar with the manufacturing of feature facades not face shields. However, due to the critical shortfall in protective face shields, the Solinear team is concentrating their efforts on 3D printing vital pieces of equipment<\/a> for the emergency services.<\/p>\n

The idea was proposed by one of Solinear\u2019s welders, Elliot Headley, who subsequently discussed his proposition with Andy Moore, Solinear\u2019s design manager.<\/p>\n

Headley suggested that \u201c<\/em>in the current situation, Solinear\u2019s 3D printers could be better applied to the production of face shields.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued: \u201cThe sooner we can contain COVID-19 the sooner we can take stock, begin to recover, get back to some level of normality. For me, personally, coronavirus meant that I lost out on one of the greatest adventures of my life \u2013 travelling the world \u2013 but I\u2019m aware that there are people who have lost their jobs, lives and loved ones to this devastating virus.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving seen the news and understanding the gravity of the situation it made sense to me \u2013 switch from production of regular Solinear items to face shields, if we can.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 3D printers<\/a> were originally purchased for the manufacturing of adaptable ancillary components for Solinear\u2019s architectural louvres and solar shading products.<\/p>\n

Face shield production begins<\/h3>\n

Tom Dwyer, Solinear\u2019s director said: \u201cSolinear has successfully traversed the peaks and troughs of the construction industry and the devastating chasm of recession but a global pandemic is a complete unknown for our industry \u2013 many are in limbo. I speak for the entire Solinear team when I say our sympathy goes out to everyone affected by it.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will do all we can to assist in the effort to stop the virus spreading further so putting into practice Elliot\u2019s brilliant idea and Andy\u2019s considerable understanding of 3D printing we will scale down regular manufacturing and begin production of components for face shields immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n

Solinear\u2019s 3D printers will be dedicated to fabricating clamps for face shields for as long as required. Although capacity has been reduced, as the business adheres to social distancing guidelines, manufacturing of Solinear\u2019s architectural louvres and brise soleil continues.<\/p>\n

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