Texas Torque team provides PPE for local hospitals
Recently retired CISD Robotics instructional coach Scott Rippetoe reached out to the local medical community when he saw a need for personal protective wear during the COVID-19 outbreak. They’ve had coverage on local tv for their efforts
In an email blast to the Texas Torque team (students, parents and mentors), Rippetoe asked for help 3D printing and assembling the masks to prepare them for delivery to Conroe Regional Medical Center. TWHS teacher Lauren Hamel has a 3D printer at home, and has been printing around the clock since last Friday.
“Each visor takes about four hours to print,” Hamel said. She bought the printer for home use about two months ago. She has printed about 15 so far.
The masks were designed by Rippetoe and are on the third modification, as improvements were developed.
Each mask costs about $2.50 to produce. Visit texastorque.org to make a donation toward materials.
Shield components printed at home by Lauren Hamel
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Kristin Johnson • Apr 1, 2020 at 9:19 am
this is awesome!
T. Swart • Apr 1, 2020 at 9:05 am
Modern technology is amazing! Great news that the robotics team can help like this, what a great service project.
HOWARD C. HAMEL • Apr 1, 2020 at 7:40 am
As Lauren’s uncle, I am very proud of my niece’s efforts and activities in contributing towards the well-being of our health givers in the community during this most unusual period of time in our lives. With her assistance, this will be hopefully one more step towards licking this virus and allowing us all to eventually return to our normal existences. Good job, Lauren!
adviser • Apr 1, 2020 at 8:15 am
Thank you for your comment. I am proud of the way she’s stepped up to meet the need in our community and be an example for all of us.