A critical review of initial 3D printed products responding to COVID-19 health and supply chain challenges [version 1; peer review: 3 approved]
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased demand for medical and protective equipment by frontline health workers, as well as the general community, causing the supply chain to stretch beyond capacity, an issue further heightened by geographical and political lockdowns. Various 3D printing techn...
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| description | The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased demand for medical and protective equipment by frontline health workers, as well as the general community, causing the supply chain to stretch beyond capacity, an issue further heightened by geographical and political lockdowns. Various 3D printing technologies were quickly utilised by businesses, institutions and individuals to manufacture a range of products on-demand, close to where they were needed. This study gathered data about 91 3D printed projects initiated prior to April 1, 2020, as the virus spread globally. It found that 60% of products were for personal protective equipment, of which 62% were 3D printed face shields. Fused filament fabrication was the most common 3D print technology used, and websites were the most popular means of centralising project information. The project data provides objective, quantitative insight balanced with qualitative critical review of the broad trends, opportunities and challenges that could be used by governments, health and medical bodies, manufacturing organisations and the 3D printing community to streamline the current response, as well as plan for future crises using a distributed, flexible manufacturing approach. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-baf5be45e3534ef9b2efd9994bb71e712022-12-22T03:54:53ZengEmerald PublishingEmerald Open Research2631-39522020-05-01214771A critical review of initial 3D printed products responding to COVID-19 health and supply chain challenges [version 1; peer review: 3 approved]James I. Novak0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4082-4322Jennifer Loy1School of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3216, AustraliaSchool of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3216, AustraliaThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased demand for medical and protective equipment by frontline health workers, as well as the general community, causing the supply chain to stretch beyond capacity, an issue further heightened by geographical and political lockdowns. Various 3D printing technologies were quickly utilised by businesses, institutions and individuals to manufacture a range of products on-demand, close to where they were needed. This study gathered data about 91 3D printed projects initiated prior to April 1, 2020, as the virus spread globally. It found that 60% of products were for personal protective equipment, of which 62% were 3D printed face shields. Fused filament fabrication was the most common 3D print technology used, and websites were the most popular means of centralising project information. The project data provides objective, quantitative insight balanced with qualitative critical review of the broad trends, opportunities and challenges that could be used by governments, health and medical bodies, manufacturing organisations and the 3D printing community to streamline the current response, as well as plan for future crises using a distributed, flexible manufacturing approach.https://emeraldopenresearch.com/articles/2-24/v1Additive Manufacturing Coronavirus Maker Movement Online Collaboration Open Source Pandemiceng |
| spellingShingle | James I. Novak Jennifer Loy A critical review of initial 3D printed products responding to COVID-19 health and supply chain challenges [version 1; peer review: 3 approved] Emerald Open Research Additive Manufacturing Coronavirus Maker Movement Online Collaboration Open Source Pandemic eng |
| title | A critical review of initial 3D printed products responding to COVID-19 health and supply chain challenges [version 1; peer review: 3 approved] |
| title_full | A critical review of initial 3D printed products responding to COVID-19 health and supply chain challenges [version 1; peer review: 3 approved] |
| title_fullStr | A critical review of initial 3D printed products responding to COVID-19 health and supply chain challenges [version 1; peer review: 3 approved] |
| title_full_unstemmed | A critical review of initial 3D printed products responding to COVID-19 health and supply chain challenges [version 1; peer review: 3 approved] |
| title_short | A critical review of initial 3D printed products responding to COVID-19 health and supply chain challenges [version 1; peer review: 3 approved] |
| title_sort | critical review of initial 3d printed products responding to covid 19 health and supply chain challenges version 1 peer review 3 approved |
| topic | Additive Manufacturing Coronavirus Maker Movement Online Collaboration Open Source Pandemic eng |
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