India, July 23 -- DeepTech startup Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions, founded by IIT Madras Alumni, collaborates with Saint-Gobain to develop a 3D-printed Doffing Unit to protect India's healthcare workers in the frontlines against COVID-19. Two Doffing Units have already been launched, with a third one under construction.

'Doffing' is the procedure of 'effective and safe' removal and proper disposal of PPE. Such Doffing Units are critical for doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers to sanitize themselves after their shifts, safely remove the PPE kits and dispose of them properly. This will ensure that the healthcare workers can go home without taking the risk of carrying the infection.

The major advantage of a 3D Printed Doffing Unit...