Danish charity network to 3D print protective visors

A view of the 3D printed protective visor designed by Erik Cederberg of 3D Verkstan could help struggling hospitals cope with shortage of facial masks in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 25, 2020. Picture taken March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Andreas Mortensen

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - A group of Danish entrepreneurs have started a charity network that stands ready to make up to 20,000 protective visors a day using 3D printers, in an attempt to meet rising demand from doctors and nurses combating the coronavirus outbreak.

With hospitals in Denmark and other countries stretched as they treat a rising number of patients infected with the coronavirus, traditional supply chains have failed to meet global demand for facial masks and other protective gear.