LaminAir (plastic only, unassembled)

Highly effective personal air cleaning, meant to be used close to the face. DIY version of the the LaminAir:

• Order the plastic 3D printed parts from here, 
• Buy the other parts from Amazon, and 
• Assemble these yourself. 

Open Source on Github

Buy the rest of the parts on Amazon

Assembly Instructions

In a matter of seconds, can give 5-to-13 exposure reduction factors (i.e. 80-93% reduction of aerosols) when breathing near the middle, 15-inches-or-less away from the face. Another effective tool to add to your arsenal of multilayer protections.

Learn more about the experimental procedure here.

Safer dental visits as a patient

The LaminAir V2 can be connected to a tripod to so you can breathe in concentrated clean air at the dentist. Get cleaner air wherever you go. LaminAir V2 can boost the protection of the Readimask Nose hack.

Safer working in the office

Sitting in a cubicle, or working at a desk while wearing a mask? LaminAir V2 can boost the effectiveness of respirators. The effect is multiplicative. For example, if you have a fit tested respirator that has a fit factor of 20, using a LaminAir in conjunction with a mask can gives a combined exposure reduction factor somewhere between 100 (20 x 5) and 260 (20 x 13). In other words, you will be breathing 100 to 260 times lower concentration of aerosols between 0.02 - 1 micron, when combining a mask with a fit factor of 20 with the LaminAir.

Safer indoor dining

Have to eat indoors with a bunch of people? Reduce your risk of getting sick from airborne pathogens and get sick less often using the LaminAir V2.

Features

Modular: If a part breaks, that part can be easily replaced, without having the need to buy a whole new device.

Easily adjustable: Swivel design lets you easily point the device to your face.

Versatile: Can be used with a tripod to get cleaner air at the dentist.

Rechargeable: Powerbank, USB-C rechargeable.

3D-printed with PETG / PLA plastic.

Designed and Built in the U.S.

Independent Reviews (Version 1)

CriticalAerosolTheory on LaminAir 

FitTestThePlanet on LaminAir vs. SmartAir QT3 vs. AirFanta 4Lite

My response to FitTestThePlanet's review

Limitations

One can get relatively clean air when breathing around 12 inches away from the device. However, there are caveats. Since there is no solid physical barrier enclosing the clean air before it is breathed in, laminar flow is sensitive to other air currents. Generally speaking, a good rule of thumb is if you can feel some sort of wind from other sources, you might not be getting the concentrated clean air.

- Stay away from other devices that mix the air, especially box fans, CR boxes, Vornados, etc.
- If there is a room air cleaner present, sit as far away from it as possible. Have it not directly pointing towards you and the device.

30-Day Moneyback Guarantee

If you are dissatisfied, and would like your money back, please let us know within 30 days of receiving the device. We will purchase a return label for you. Once we receive the device back, we will refund you the amount you paid.