As small 3D printing businesses and individual users jump at a chance to support efforts to manufacture critically needed medical supplies, larger corporations also see opportunities to lend aid. Among the names involved are HP, Airbus, and Ford. Emergency Bagger and Splitter

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A consortium of Spanish companies has developed an emergency bag valve mask featuring 3D-printed components. Called the Leitat 1, the device is meant to be both simple and robust. Unlike a ventilator, the Leitat 1 is designed more for immediate emergency usage and not long-term use. The design was created by Leitat Technological Center , a private technical institute, and validated by the director of innovation at Hospital Parc Taulí. Airbus, Navantia and HP aim to aid in the production of the device, with manufacturing of 50 to 100 units sought to be established by next week. A 3D-printed emergency respirator. Image courtesy of 3D Printing […]

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