Table 3.
Some main AM initiatives to meet the challenges of COVID-19 by manufacturing ventilator parts with a wide range of materials.
| Material type | Manufacturing process/device | Production capacity | Manufacturer | Open source | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | SLS | 100/day | Isinnova, Lonati | Yes | [108] |
| ABS, PC, TPU | AXIOM 20 | NA | Airwolf3D | No | [109] |
| Windform P1 | High Speed Sintering | NA | CRP Technology | Yes | [110] |
| NA | SLS | FFF | Roboze | No | [92] |
| PA 12 Nylon | HP's MJF 5210 Printer | 500/day | Weerg | Yes | [111] |
| NA | NA | NA | Prisma Health | No | [112] |
| Medical Grade Nylon | SLS | NA | 3D Systems | No | [77] |
| NA | NA | NA | Materialise | No | [113] |
| ABS | FDM | NA | Ferrari | No | [114] |