Fig. 5.

COVID-19, a respiratory-related disease, creates enormous demands for ventilators. Ventilators and their various components are some of the most essential and life-saving medical equipment. (a) An additively manufactured ventilator valve perfectly replicates an original valve made by traditional manufacturing techniques, (b) 3D printing technology efficiently creates ample options by manufacturing T-connector, Y-connector, etc. for using a single ventilator for multiple patients (Photo credit: Isinnova, VESper).