As they brace for a surge in coronavirus patients, Bay Area hospitals are turning to Silicon Valley in a bid to stock up on badly needed protective gear for doctors and nurses.
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The nonprofit Maker Nexus in Sunnyvale was abuzz on Wednesday, as a laser cutter spit out sheets of plastic and a row of 3D printers spun colorful spools of material into adjustable straps.
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A cadre of tech-savvy volunteers has been churning out thousands of face shields for doctors and nurses on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, in response to a plea for help from area hospitals and foundations. And they are not alone. Across the country, “maker spaces” have transformed into mini factories, sending shields, masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to nearby hospitals. Eric Hess, general manager of […]
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