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A million days’ free PPE for clinicians at highest risk, thanks to ingenuity, teamwork, and scuba

As of today, MasksOn.org has manufactured and distributed 25,000 reusable protective mask kits to frontline health care professionals in all 50 states. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ — As of today, MasksOn.org has manufactured and distributed 25,000 reusable mask kits for high exposure clinical procedures, resulting in 1 million protected days for frontline health …

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3D Printing and Coronavirus: U.S. Additive Manufacturers Share Their Experiences

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought both setbacks and opportunities for American manufacturing. 3D printing companies share their stories. April 30, 2020 PAPR Hoods Made Universal with 3D Printed Adapters Superfeet and sister company Flowbuilt Manufacturing are producing powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) hoods for hospitals in the northwestern United States. The companies, which typically produce ergonomic …

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Snorkel Kits Help Doctors Get Through PPE Shortage

A nonprofit is adapting full-face snorkel masks for doctors to use in the absence of FDA-approved personal protective equipment.   Transcript: NOEL KING, HOST: Many doctors and nurses still don’t have enough personal protective equipment, so they are improvising – wearing cloth masks or 3D-printed face shields or snorkels. ALEX STONE: So I had a …

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MasksOn.org Making Protective Gear from Snorkel Masks

Physicians unite to produce 70,000 masks. MasksOn.org, a physician-led non-profit organization founded to design, manufacture and donate high-quality emergency PPE for healthcare workers, launched a funding drive on April 21 to raise an additional $3 million over the next two weeks. The group’s Reusable Mask Kit is a durable and sanitizable emergency PPE made by …

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Utah Company Pivots From Snorkels To Personal Protection Equipment

DRAPER, Utah – After hitting record lows in sales, a Utah company has found success after finding their snorkels could be converted to N95 masks. When outdoor adventure came to halt because of the coronavirus pandemic, outdoor retailer Wildhorn Outfitters in Draper got innovative. “In order to preserve the business and provide a path forward, …

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Local businesses pivot to medical supplies for fight against COVID-19

Local businesses in Massachusetts are pivoting resources, equipment and their core missions to contribute to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration recently started a new initiative and $10 million in funding to support manufacturers’ efforts to pivot production operations to produce personal protective equipment and other critical devices, such as ventilators, …

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Hospitals Don’t Have Enough Medical Supplies to Fight COVID-19

Groups are raising funds to send healthcare workers masks, gloves, and gowns. Donate here if you have the means. It’s incredibly overwhelming to decide where to focus our efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yes, staying at home saves lives, but it’s impossible not to think about the healthcare workers who are being forced to interact …

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Hey engineers: These 4 COVID-19 volunteer projects need your skills

Hospitals need masks and ventilators. Small businesses need to change how they operate. If you’re versed in hardware engineering or web development, you can help.   Engineers at Apple recently helped develop an adjustable face shield to protect healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. By the end of this week, Apple …

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