3D printing novel PPE for response to COVID-19 related shortages

Brandon K. K. Fields; Natalie L. Demirjian; Charles DeBoer; Daniel Stemen; Darryl H. Hwang

doi:10.1117/12.2579555

3 November 2020 3D printing novel PPE for response to COVID-19 related shortages

Brandon K. K. Fields, Natalie L. Demirjian, Charles DeBoer, Daniel Stemen, Darryl H. Hwang

Proceedings Volume 11583, 16th International Symposium on Medical Information Processing and Analysis; 115830O (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2579555
Event: The 16th International Symposium on Medical Information Processing and Analysis, 2020, Lima, Peru

Abstract

COVID-19 disruptions to the global supply chain has caused a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) at healthcare facilities world-wide. Traditional manufacturers are unable to fill the demand for equipment. Additive manufacturing has been able to help slacken the need by creating novel PPE. Over 8000 reusable filtered masks, over 10000 face shields, and testing equipment were created with the combined efforts of healthcare organizations, academic institutions, community maker organizations, and creative industry partners.

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Brandon K. K. Fields, Natalie L. Demirjian, Charles DeBoer, Daniel Stemen, and Darryl H. Hwang "3D printing novel PPE for response to COVID-19 related shortages", Proc. SPIE 11583, 16th International Symposium on Medical Information Processing and Analysis, 115830O (3 November 2020); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2579555

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