Makers, hackers, and engineers around the world talk about their experiences making PPE for healthcare workers during a massive global supply chain shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organizations in this video:
Coronavirusmakers is a network of open-source technology experts that was formed in March 2020 by volunteers to create emergency relief material. It is made up of more than 20,000 researchers, developers, and engineers , who are creating solutions like ventilators, visors, and masks. Learn more: coronavirusmakers.org
Matterhackers:
Matterhackers are 3D printer filament manufacturers and digital fabrication specialists. Their COVID-19 Maker Response Hub has delivered more than 60,000 pieces of 3D printed PPE to hospitals. Learn More:
https://www.matterhackers.c... Prusa: Prusa Research is a 3D printer manufacturer based in Prague, Czechia. Over the last few months, they have turned their manufacturing line for printers into a production facility for PPE. Learn More:
https://www.prusaprinters.org/NYCMakesPPE: NYCMakesPPE is a group of engineers, makers, and healthcare professionals using DIY manufacturing to support PPE production in NYC: Learn more:
https://nycmakesppe.com/Maker Asylum: Maker Asylum is a 6000 sq.ft. hackerspace in Mumbai, India that is using their fabrication facilities to produce PPE. Learn more:
https://www.makersasylum.com/CrashSpace: Crashspace is a Los Angeles hackerspace that has produced thousands of PPE designs requested by hospitals including Cedars-Sinai. Learn more:
https://covid.crashspace.org/Adafruit: Adafruit is an electronics manufacturer based in New York City. Learn more:
https://www.adafruit.com/
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