by David | Mar 23, 2020 | COVID-19, Medical
The demand for medical material and equipment during the pandemic far exceeds the capacity of existing manufacturers, so that all forces of humanity are mobilized to meet the demand. Even when it comes to private owners of 3D printing systems. . According to CNBC,...
by David | Mar 23, 2020 | 3D News, 3D Trends, Environment
As discussed in the first and second installments of this series, we are drifting into a consumption-driven stupor and self-medicating our way through lives that, if we live in OECD countries, use 15 tonnes of material per year. Even though some things are recycled,...
by David | Mar 23, 2020 | COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global shortage of medical equipment. Damage to supply lines has made it nearly impossible for doctors arround the world to get even basic equipment like N95 masks and face shields. There is a large community of skilled engineers...
by David | Mar 22, 2020 | 3D Printing and COVID-19 Video, Video
Number of Views: 3 3D Printed Ventilator Valve From Recent Covid-19 Coronavirus News . News: Also got an explanation on how they work. They are a blend valve. The take oxygen from the top and push it into your mask. They suck in air as they pass so you don’t...
by David | Mar 22, 2020 | 3D Printing and COVID-19 Video, Video
Number of Views: 4 Cristian Fracassi and his 3D printers helped save dozens of coronavirus patients in Italy after an overwhelmed hospital ran out of crucial medical equipment in its intensive care unit. 0 Comments Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will...
by David | Mar 22, 2020 | COVID-19, Medical
Earlier this month, the CEO of an Italian 3D-printing startup learned that a hospital near the center of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy was running short on a small but crucial component: the valves that connect respirators to oxygen masks. . The company that...
by David | Mar 22, 2020 | Companies, COVID-19, Medical
The medical supply shortage caused by the novel coronavirus could get some help from an unexpected source: 3D printers. . HP, teeth straightener vendor SmileDirectClub and various other companies are exploring ways to use their 3D printing technology to build things...
by David | Mar 22, 2020 | Companies, COVID-19, Medical
Telford-based 3D printing company, Ricoh 3D, has offered its resources to help make ventilators for coronavirus patients. . Ricoh 3D has contacted both Make UK and the Government to confirm the company is willing and able to support an increase in mass ventilator...
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