{"id":20688,"date":"2020-05-24T00:05:15","date_gmt":"2020-05-24T00:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=20688"},"modified":"2020-05-22T10:29:12","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T10:29:12","slug":"top-5-videos-3d-printing-against-covid-19-240520204","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/top-5-videos-3d-printing-against-covid-19-240520204\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Videos: 3D printing against COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3d-technologies\/\">additive manufacturing<\/a>\u00a0is changing production. The technology has infiltrated many\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/applications-by-sector\/\">sectors<\/a>, from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/medical-3d-printing170720184\/\">medical<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/additive-manufacturing-automotive280620184\/\">automotive<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you can view even more 3D printing videos on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCMWrNpdLOXa7BffRKXZoaZw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Youtube channel<\/a>. Hope you\u2019ll enjoy and have a great Sunday!<\/p>\n<h4>Top 1: 3D Printing against COVID-19<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Over the last two months, hospitals have been overwhelmed by the lack of medical equipment. The shortage of PPE has left many medical professionals at high risk of contracting COVID-19. Find out how the AM community has mobilized to fight this shortage by launching different initiatives and 3D printing medical equipment from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/mask-against-covid-19-180320205\/\">masks<\/a> to respirators to protect patients and medical staff.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4lqUAPkT2z4\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>Top 2: MakerBot launches Carbon Fiber Edition 3D printer<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The manufacturer MakerBot has just launched a new professional machine capable of printing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/carbon-fiber-filament-3d-printing-050520204\/\">carbon fiber<\/a> reinforced\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/nylon-3d-printing-guide-120320204\/\">nylon<\/a>, also developed by the manufacturer. Named METHOD Carbon Fiber Edition, this solution is based on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/makerbot-return-makerbot-method-111220185\/\">METHOD<\/a>\u00a0platform developed in December 2018 but is preconfigured with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/makerbot-labs-extruder-method-060220205\/\">new extruder<\/a> compatible with composite materials: this one will be available as an upgrade for the METHOD and METHOD X machines. Check out in the following video how the METHOD Carbon Fiber Edition 3D prints a three blade propeller.<\/p><div class=\"dnati-inside-article-leaderboard\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"dnati-1904375800\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/app.swapcard.com\/login\/event\/additiv-defense-2026\/ticket\/VGlja2V0VHlwZV83MDM4MQ==\/page\/UmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uRm9ybV81NjE4Ng==\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LB (4)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/LB-4.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"850\" height=\"150\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zw02QkaSpFY\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>Top 3: 3D printing medical parts<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The manufacturer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3d-printing-directory\/listing\/3d-systems\">3D Systems<\/a> presents its Med Amber 10 material compatible with the machines of the Figure 4\u00ae range. It is an ideal solution for the medical sector due to several of its properties: it is sterilizable, rigid, transparent and bio-compatible. Mainly used for the manufacture of surgical guides and anatomical models, this material meets the ISO 10993-5 &amp; -10 standards. We let you discover its characteristics in the video below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S6ngTci0fuY\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>Top 4: A 3D printed cabin made from unusable wood<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What if we reuse wood waste to make small\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3d-printed-houses-market-250220204\/\">houses<\/a>\u00a0and other constructions? That\u2019s the idea behind Ashen Cabin, a cabin imagined by the HANNAH design studio: using emerlad-ash-borer-infested wood (a species of beetle insect), the American company used\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3d-technologies\/\">3D printing technology<\/a> and robotics to erect a cabin in the middle of the forest. Add to this several 3D printed elements, including the chimney!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TJMAUbG-KUM\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>Top 5: What are the material properties of PETG?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the following video from Raise3D, you will learn about the material properties of PETG. In additive, manufacturing, PETG is a resilient material that can be used for a number of different applications. It&#8217;s superior layer adhesion means that it can create very strong bonds with itself, its chemical resistance makes it ideal for items that regularly need to come into contact with strong chemical compounds. You can learn more about PETG in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/petg-3d-printing-guide-181220194\/\">dedicated guide<\/a> or in the video below!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PVK2rBXBCvc\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What did you think of these videos? Drop a comment below or on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/3Dnatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/3Dnatives_en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0pages! And don\u2019t forget to sign up to our free weekly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3d-printing-newsletter\/\">Newsletter<\/a>\u00a0to keep updated on all the latest news in the 3D industry coming straight to your inbox!<\/p>\n<div class=\"dnati-after-content\" id=\"dnati-3232804477\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/amcoe.org\/event\/design-for-additive-manufacturing-design-at-elevation\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"DfAM course-850&#215;150\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/DfAM-course-850x150-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/DfAM-course-850x150-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/DfAM-course-850x150-1-600x106.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/DfAM-course-850x150-1-768x136.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/DfAM-course-850x150-1-160x28.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" width=\"850\" height=\"150\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way\u00a0additive manufacturing\u00a0is changing production. 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