COVID-19 Articles

3D Printing and COVID-19, April 30, 2020 Update

Companies, organizations and individuals continue to attempt to lend support to the COVID-19 pandemic supply effort. We will be providing regular updates about these initiatives where necessary in an attempt to ensure that the 3D printing community is aware of what is...

Printing for Protection: How 3D Printing is Shifting the Tide Against COVID-19

As COVID-19 sweeps across the nation, doctors, nurses and other hospital employees are scrambling to treat patients while protecting their own safety and limiting viral spread. . The demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) like face shields, masks, gloves and...

Doctors at OHSU using 3D printers to create ventilators that cost less than $10

Leaders in other parts of the country fear there might not be enough ventilators for COVID-19 patients. So, a Portland doctor and his team are using 3D printers to create ventilators that cost less than $10. . 3D printers are nothing new to Dr. Albert Chi, an...

CLECELL: A New Bioprinted Model Could Aid COVID-19 Vaccine Testing

Global crises can accelerate technology. Disrupting traditional responses with innovation can result in untapped opportunities that become crucial tools for humanity. . This year, the Coronavirus pandemic could accelerate the evolution of drug and vaccine testing, as...