AWARD YEAR
2021
CATEGORY
Home
GOALS
Good Health & Well-being
KEYWORDS
covid-19, corona virus, disease prevention, viruses, homes
COUNTRY
Belgium
DESIGNED BY
Materialise
WEBSITE
https://www.materialise.com/en/hands-free-door-opener
Hands-Free 3D-Printed Door Openers
Free design files for worldwide virus prevention
Door handles are among the most germ-infested objects in houses, hospitals, factories, and elderly homes. We stand behind our mission to build a better and healthier world, which is why we’re sharing free design files for all worldwide to 3D print hands-free door openers. Careful analyses by our risk prevention advisors on how viruses spread confirm that by using our covered arms instead of our bare hands, we can work together to avoid further passing on COVID-19. Let's work together to stop the spread!
Our team designed with easy installation in mind. Our easy-to-use openers don’t require drilling holes or replacing your door’s handle. Setting it up is simple: all you have to do is fasten two 3D-printed pieces together with screws over your existing handle.
The power of 3D printing enables our engineers to quickly create solutions for the unexpected.