COVID-19 Articles

Joplin 3D printing company combats medical supply shortage by producing free protective equipment

The global protective equipment shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a local 3D printing and engineering company to ramp up its printers to create free supplies like face shields for donation to those who need them. . Nemotech LLC, located at 5734 S....

Inverness crowdfunding appeal for 3D printing of personal protective equipment for frontline NHS staff during coronavirus pandemic

An online appeal has been launched to provide vital face shields for frontline NHS staff in the Highlands. . Recent reports have highlighted the shortage of much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) to enable health professionals do their jobs safely during the...

How Stratasys is helping the COVID-19 medical crisis with 3D printing

TechRepublic's Karen Roby talked with Scott Drikakis, healthcare segment leader, Americas at Stratasys, about how Stratasys, a 3D printing company, is creating needed healthcare equipment for hospitals during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. . The following is an...

How Pittsburgh couple turned their 3D printer into Infinite Labs for the battle against coronavirus

By now, it's no secret that the country is undersupplied for the current pandemic, perhaps best evidenced by the lack of medical-grade masks available for the people who need them the most. . Every day, new photos circulate on social media of doctors wearing...