Summary:
An Italian company has designed and developed a protective mask made of thermoelastic polyurethane (TPU) with a Nylon PA12 grid that contains a high protection non-woven fabric filter. The level of protection is higher than 99.2%, therefore the mask can also be used in the healthcare sector as well as by any professional category. The product is made in Italy and is CE marked. The company is looking for distributors and resellers in Europe, as well as agents.
Description:
The Italian company has developed specialized skills in additive manufacturing processes. Over the years it has built a supply chain of professionals with the necessary skills to start, manage and develop projects that involve the use of metal powder additive technology, through end-to-end processes, from design to prototype production and standard.
The 3dimensional multi jet fusion protective mask was developed by a team of design experts and innovators and can be used both for the daily protection of people and for professional use, including by health professionals. The high degree of protection is guaranteed by the filter, tested according to technical norms UNI CEI EN ISO 14971: 2012 and UNI EN 14683: 2019. The design was carried out after studying over 4000 morphologies of faces, in more than 1500 hours of development and dozens of models created, with the support of 12 partner companies and 18 professionals. The product can be customized and used in very different markets, even geographically. Furthermore, it is extremely innovative because it can be customized, it is safe and biocompatible, it is not irritating, it has a superficial microstructure that retains condensation, it is easy to use and has a lower operating cost than that of a traditional surgical mask because the cost of the filter is very low.
The company wants to expand its market from the Italian one to other European markets, but it has not an autonomous commercial power. So, it is looking for commercial distribution or commercial agency service partnerships that can help the company to sell its mask abroad.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought:
Partner sought as a commercial agency: commercial company specialized in the marketing of health and protection products in general. The partner is expected to represent the company in foreign countries.
Partner sought as a distributor: company specialized in the distribution of products for safety at work, whether or not. The partner is expected to sell the masks in foreign countries.
Stage of Development:
Already on the market
IPR Status:
Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Comments Regarding IPR Status:
The Mask has got a trade mark with certificate EUIPO.
External code:
BOIT20210330002