3D printed isolation units on way to Pakistan

By Masood Sattar Khan
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

As many as 15 units of 3D printed isolation units set off from Shanghai and Suzhou ports for Pakistan that would greatly help in curbing COVID-19 pandemic. 

After a month's sea transportation, the consignment will be arriving Pakistan for COVID-19 prevention and cure. 

This consignment was valued at about $123,300, being a donation from Ying Chuang Building Tech (Winsun) after contact and coordination with Consulate General of Pakistan in Shanghai and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), a Chinese website reported on June 24. 

The units have been specifically designed for Pakistan, which showed excellent heat-proof quality. They have already been installed with provision of water and electricity utilities, doors, windows and inner decoration. 

As soon as arriving at the destination, after assembling and connecting with water and electricity supply, they can be put into use promptly. It is learnt that 3D printed isolation units had been used in Hubei and Shandong during the most crucial time and achieved satisfactory feedback. 

After the coronavirus outbreak, the isolation units can be transformed into hotel, park lounge, cafe, guardroom, toilet and emergency room for disaster relief. 

Furthermore, the wards are printed from recycled materials. After crushing, sorting, grinding and high-temperature treatment, these units can be turned into materials again for printing other new buildings.