hmm, custom masks in the future?

palerider · Post by **palerider** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 1:50 am

http://makezine.com/2015/10/23/metamaso ... pap-masks/

kteague · Post by **kteague** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 2:06 am

Is this a nasal pillows mask in the pictures?

49er · Post by **49er** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 3:05 am

kteague wrote:Is this a nasal pillows mask in the pictures?

It looks like a nasal mask cushion to me but I could be missing something. I wonder how long it will take for this to come to fruition?

OkyDoky · Post by **OkyDoky** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 8:50 am

I went to their website and it looks like just nasal mask and maybe pillows, but I didn't see full face masks addressed yet. Interesting, if you able to use the app to picture your face and then send it for a mask.

yoshi · Post by **yoshi** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 9:16 am

That's AWESOME! Funny, I was thinking about 3D printing and custom masks for the future right as I was drifting off to sleep last night--in connection to my quest to find a mask that works with me. I bet tons of cpap users would love the option of having something custom fitted to their unique facial features.

Lucyhere · Post by **Lucyhere** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 12:28 pm

The picture looks similar to the new Dream Wear mask. Anyway, it was just shown as an example. This may be in our future.

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Sat Oct 24, 2015 2:18 pm

I was thinking of asking hubby to scan a frame and alter the stl so it will use the existing cushion,
---but make it conform to MY face. And print it in an awesome color plastic.
Finally make his Rostok MaxV2 pay for itself!
Encouraging his habit need not be a sacrifice.

SleepyEyes21 · Post by **SleepyEyes21** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 12:06 pm

49er wrote:
kteague wrote:Is this a nasal pillows mask in the pictures?
It looks like a nasal mask cushion to me but I could be missing something. I wonder how long it will take for this to come to fruition?

Hi 49er- I just went to their website (http://www.metamason.com/) and read through the article/ watched the video at the end. My impression is that they are already making these masks; I sent them a message and asked if they are already in production, and what the process is for getting one. I also asked what the cost is, and whether or not they plan to expand into full or total face masks in the future. I'll keep everybody posted on their response. This is very cool! Thanks for the info, PR

49er · Post by **49er** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 12:34 pm

SleepyEyes21 wrote:
49er wrote:
kteague wrote:Is this a nasal pillows mask in the pictures?
It looks like a nasal mask cushion to me but I could be missing something. I wonder how long it will take for this to come to fruition?
Hi 49er- I just went to their website (http://www.metamason.com/) and read through the article/ watched the video at the end. My impression is that they are already making these masks; I sent them a message and asked if they are already in production, and what the process is for getting one. I also asked what the cost is, and whether or not they plan to expand into full or total face masks in the future. I'll keep everybody posted on their response. This is very cool! Thanks for the info, PR

Thank you so much for doing this sleepyeyes. Greatly look forward to hearing their response.

49er

Sir NoddinOff · Post by **Sir NoddinOff** » Sun Oct 25, 2015 12:41 pm

Interesting stuff PR... thanks

dave128 · Post by **dave128** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:52 pm

Has anyone heard anything about the potential cost of the first 3D printed masks like Metamason?

It looks like they may be on the market early 2017.

I've heard that they're going to be significantly more expensive than existing masks. There's always a premium with new technology. Personally, I think it will be worth it. I've been wanting to see 3D printed masks for years.

- Dave

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 9:01 pm

I think the most likely applications will be replacement parts or even modified frames for existing cushions.

vader06 · Post by **vader06** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:35 am

This is very cool. This will change the CPAP mask industry.

LAGrandpa · Post by **LAGrandpa** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 9:31 am

For what the brick and mortar DME's want to charge for mask it might be cheaper to just buy a 3D printer for your self. LOL

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 9:41 am

Exactly. However, the less expensive printers require a lot of fine tuning.
If you want "plug and play", then you get into some serious currency.
Rostok Max V2 retails at $1300; Dimension-type printers can cost several times more.
With enough expertise, you can get by on the cheap--otherwise, headaches aplenty.

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