Helena Herrero, President of HP for Spain and Portugal
The World Health Organization already noted in a report that Artificial Intelligence and Big Data would be key to finding the best treatment and a possible vaccine for COVID-19. And, at this time, technology is proving to be the best ally when it comes to diagnosing, treating, and preventing the spread of this pandemic.
The device has been approved by the Ministry of Health and will begin mass production immediately, reaching 10,000 units per day.
It is a key component of the breathing circuit, designed by nursing staff in the ICU at Príncipe de Asturias Hospital and manufactured using the latest HP MultiJet Fusion 3D printing technology.
Numerous 3D design files will be freely available to accelerate the production of critical parts
HP and its global community of digital makers are mobilizing their 3D printing equipment, technology, expertise, and production capacity to develop critical parts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than 1,000 3D printed parts have already been delivered to local hospitals. HP’s 3D R&D centers in Barcelona, Spain; Corvallis, Oregon; San Diego, California; and Vancouver, Washington are collaborating with partners around the world in a coordinated effort to increase production and meet the most urgent needs.
HP’s production capacity, equipment, and experience have allowed it to deliver more than 34,000 3D-printed parts to help overcome the effects of this health crisis.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, HP has launched various initiatives that demonstrate its commitment to society and the charitable side of its technology. The Be Online program, in the educational field; the range of aid programs aimed at helping its partners and customers face the financial and commercial challenges arising from COVID-19; and its involvement and that of its entire network of digital manufacturers in the 3D printing of medical devices are the company’s three pillars of action.
Dear all,
In these unprecedented times, HP is researching the development of applications that can help curb the situation generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additive manufacturing plays a more decisive role than ever in providing society with fast and effective solutions that help us protect our community. You can see all the progress on this website.
As citizens, it is now up to all of us to follow prevention protocols. To this end, HP 3D Printing is joining the #StayAtHome movement and offering anyone interested a series of free virtual seminars with the aim of sharing our experts’ knowledge with the industry.
The Free Trade Zone Consortium (CZFB), HP, Leitat, and SEAT join forces to provide 3D printing support for any needs that may arise in the fight against COVID-19.
The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus has taken the world by storm, generating a state of tension, especially in pharmacies, healthcare centers, and hospitals, due to the shortage of masks and protective and respiratory equipment. Given this situation, many private initiatives have emerged from the world of 3D printing with ideas and designs that can meet some of these needs.