Join us in tackling the urgent need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Georgia.
There is a nationwide shortage of PPE for healthcare workers battling COVID-19.
We are an ad-hoc group of volunteer makers, engineers, fabricators, seamsters, and other Southeast industry experts that are working to provide our hard-working healthcare providers and other vital members of our community with the necessary PPE that they need to stay safe while battling COVID-19.
Who are we?
Atlanta, like many communities across the world, has a growing community of ‘makers’. These are folks who love to create, innovate, and collaborate, whether it be a career or a hobby. Our skills are varied and vast - think 3D printing, metalworking, tailoring, bio engineering, and everything in between. To meet the urgent need of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Georgia, we’re putting our expertise and resources together to keep our healthcare workers and other vital and vulnerable community members safe.
Many of us are members of local makerspaces, hackerspaces, fab labs, etc.
What are we making?
We are currently offering 4 products and are on the cusp of beginning the manufacturing process for another two:
Prusa Face Shield
Wisconsin Design Face Shield
NIH-approved Face Shield with Forehead visor
Ripstop Nylon Gown (in early production phase)
N95-like Respirator (in early production phase)
We want to be able to provide these essential items at or below cost to those who need them the most.
Who will benefit?
Every day, in Georgia and across the country, healthcare workers face the risk of contracting COVID-19 when in contact with patients. Due to a shortage of PPE, healthcare workers are put into an even more vulnerable position. We aim to create and distribute products that meet the rigorous standards of the industry. The government is looking to adapt some of its criteria to allow a broader spectrum of distributors and manufacturers to provide their products to the people who need them.
As a secondary target, if restrictions are not lifted by the time we are able to produce large quantities, we plan to provide our products to other industries and service people to reduce the demand in the healthcare industry.
How can I help?
There are a few ways you can help us out:
Tell your friends and colleagues about what we’re doing. We’re @ATLbeatsCOVID on Instagram and Twitter.
Volunteer. We need makers to 3D Print, Cut, Sew and Cast/Mold. We need delivery help. And we need volunteers to assemble masks and shields. Sign up to put your skills to use!
Donate. We have put a lot of our time and our own finances into these efforts. We’ll be able to reach even further with your help. Donate $ or materials!
Become a sponsor. If you think your company might be able to provide us with donated or at-cost materials or manufacturing resources, please reach out.
“Alone we can do so little,
together we can do so much”
— Hellen Keller