Curro Krugersdorp assists healthcare sector with 3D printed medical shields
These printers have been utilised to print the head band and shield components for the protective face shields.
Curro Krugersdorp has stepped in to help in the fight against Covid-19 in South Africa by offering the services of their two 3D printers and school staff.
The printers have been used to print components for protective face shields, which have recently been donated to Helen Joseph Hospital and Panorama Retirement Village to be used by health workers currently fighting the virus.
Curro Krugersdorp gives special thanks to Magdelene de Kock, the school’s Computer Applications Technology teacher for all the time and effort she has put into this initiative.
Curro, South Africa’s largest Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed independent education provider, follows a 21st century education approach, resulting in many schools within the group having 3D printers on site.
These printers have been utilised to print the head band and shield components for the protective face shields.
In order to mobilise the 3D printers during the national lockdown, Curro had to apply to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission for an essential-services permit.
“Each individual who has gone on site to the school has had to carry this document and the relevant permits indicating that we are assisting with a specific service,” Annemarie Lombard, Executive Head at Curro Krugersdorp said.
“While the country is in lockdown, we feel grateful that we’re able to help in this manner, and will continue doing what is necessary to assist in fighting this pandemic,” Annemarie concluded.
