AM Industry
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Like many (so so many) other AM companies, the FIT Additive Manufacturing Group also responded to the Corona Pandemic by proposing a solution that leverages AM rapidity. The German firm developed (and made available to download for 3D printing here) a special filtration system named FiT filter carrier for the…
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Workers at GE Additive have created a 3D printed component that transforms a hard hat into a protective face shield, which can be worn by frontline medical staff to protect against COVID-19. The face shield, created in collaboration with Ohio-based TriHealth, can help to extend the lifespan of medical-grade N95…
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Australian metal AM company Titomic has signed an agreement with aerospace giant Airbus through which its Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) technology will be used to demonstrate high-performance metal parts for the European aircraft manufacturer. By developing TKF AM parts process parameters and material properties for Airbus, Titomic is taking a…
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Massachusetts-based 3D printing company Markforged has just announced a partnership with optical equipment provider Neurophotometrics (NPM) to produce 3D printed nasopharyngeal swabs for COVID-19 diagnostic testing. The swab design, called Fiberflex Rayon, reportedly detected the virus in all patients tested, while commercial swabs reported false negatives. Markforged says it is…
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SLM Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with Canwell Medical, a leading medical device manufacturer in China. Through the alliance, Canwell Medical will use SLM machines to develop 3D printed surgical implant products. SLM Solutions will provide technical and application assistance, as well as research and development support to further…
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While many departments at Harvard University are quiet and empty these days, some, like the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, are still open and active, helping to develop solutions for diagnosing and treating COVID-19. Researchers from the Wyss Institute are working on a number of initiatives which are already…
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3D printing company Carbon has ramped up its effort to fight against COVID-19. The company announced today that it is producing over 1 million nasopharyngeal swabs per week to help support widespread testing fo COVID-19. The company has also revealed that sportswear giant adidas is using its Digital Light Synthesis…
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The University Hospital Trust (AP-HP) in Paris, the largest hospital system in Europe, has installed a fleet of 60 industrial-grade Stratasys 3D printers to aid in its fight against COVID-19. The machines, which were delivered within 24 hours of ordering on March 31, will enable the French hospital system to…
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Mobility goes Additive e.V. (MGA) has launched a new online platform dedicated to the additive manufacturing industry: weboostam.com. The platform features a number of use cases for 3D printing, including some that are specific to the COVID-19 pandemic like emergency masks, face shields, venturi valves and more. MGA is comprised…
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The NIH 3D Print Exchange by the U.S.’ National Institutes of Health is an important resource in the medical sector, providing 3D printable models for a range of biomedical applications. While the platform has primarily functioned as a repository for anatomical models, the NIH 3D Print Exchange now also hosts…
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