Shanghai firm creates quarantine rooms with 3D printing tech

A Shanghai firm recently began to create coronavirus quarantine rooms with 3D printing technology. The company has made 15 rooms and donated them to a hospital in Hubei Province. Each of the quarantine rooms measures 10 square meters, big enough for two beds. They meet required standards for heat preservation and isolation, and are designed to withstand strong winds and even earthquakes.

The company says they are easy and cheap to make. Very mobile and easy to set up, the 3D printed wards can be used as soon as they are connected to electric power. They are easy to disinfect, and can be reused when the epidemic ends. The company's 3D printing technology is also being used for other structures including agricultural facilities, industrial parks and some tourist attractions. According to the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, the market value of 3D printing technology in China will reach 10 billion U.S. dollars in 2023.