Dow Shares COVID-19 Face Shield Design Through Open-Source File

May 6, 2020
The Dow Chemical Company designs a lightweight face shield to protect health care workers.

The Dow Chemical Company designs a lightweight face shield for health care workers battling the COVID-19 outbreak, according to an article from WSGW.com. The company is reportedly sharing its design through an open-source file in an effort to accelerate production of the personal protective equipment (PPE).

Dow’s face shield design features just two component, a shield and forehead cushion, to speed distribution, according to the article. Companies interested in making the face shield can visit Dow’s design file online.

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