Application of additive manufacturing in challenges posed by COVID-19

Arora, Pawan Kumar; Arora, Ranjan; Haleem, Abid; Kumar, Harish

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2020.08.323

Cited by 24 publications

(18 citation statements)

References 6 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Recently, such biomaterials as bio‐macromolecules polymerized polyvinyl chloride (BPVC) and others were used to print some personal protective equipment, for example, bio‐cellular face shield during the COVID‐19 pandemic. 46 , 47 , 48 Natural polymers, such as cellulose or natural rubber, are known for their friendly behavior toward the biological environment and can be used with SLA, FDM ® , or LOM. 28 FFF uses filament as a feed material, SLA applies liquid resins, while SLS and directed energy deposition technologies make use of powder materials.…”

Section: D Printing Rulesmentioning

confidence: 99%

State of the art in additive manufacturing and its possible chemical and particle hazards—review

et al. 2021

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Additive manufacturing, enabling rapid prototyping and so‐called on‐demand production, has become a common method of creating parts or whole devices. On a 3D printer, real objects are produced layer by layer, thus creating extraordinary possibilities as to the number of applications for this type of devices. The opportunities offered by this technique seem to be pushing new boundaries when it comes to both the use of 3D printing in practice and new materials from which the 3D objects can be printed. However, the question arises whether, at the same time, this solution is safe enough to be used without limitations, wherever and by everyone. According to the scientific reports, three‐dimensional printing can pose a threat to the user, not only in terms of physical or mechanical hazards, but also through the potential emissions of chemical substances and fine particles. Thus, the presented publication collects information on the additive manufacturing, different techniques, and ways of printing with application of diverse raw materials. It presents an overview of the last 5 years’ publications focusing on 3D printing, especially regarding the potential chemical and particle emission resulting from the use of such printers in both the working environment and private spaces.

show abstract

Section: D Printing Rulesmentioning

confidence: 99%

State of the art in additive manufacturing and its possible chemical and particle hazards—review

et al. 2021

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Because some AM technologies require less operator training and design skills than traditional manufacturing processes, production can be scaled up on an emergency basis with low-skilled manpower [13] , [15] and minimal operator intervention [14] . AM also offers fast prototyping [13] , [16] , [17] by eliminating the need for special molds, tools, and/or fixtures [5] . From a logistical viewpoint, the production of emergency equipment close to the end-users reduces warehousing and transportation requirements which can shorten response time as well as the product cost [5] .…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…AM also offers fast prototyping [13] , [16] , [17] by eliminating the need for special molds, tools, and/or fixtures [5] . From a logistical viewpoint, the production of emergency equipment close to the end-users reduces warehousing and transportation requirements which can shorten response time as well as the product cost [5] . AM enables part consolidation to decrease assembly operations and time, and part geometry can be readily changed to reduce cost, weight, and material waste of the product [13] , [14] , [18] .…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…By March 2020, PPE and ventilators were in high demand worldwide, and there was a pressing need for extensive and rapid domestic production to ensure adequate supply. Large companies like Ford Motor Company and Boeing came forward to produce emergency healthcare equipment, but these production efforts needed substantial lead times and could not meet immediate demand, which was surging [4] , [5] . In response to the shortage of key medical equipment, the CDC issued and revised guidelines, such as procedures to curb usage of filtering facepiece respirators by non-healthcare workers [6] .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Community-driven PPE production using additive manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic: Survey and lessons learned

Budinoff

Bushra

Shafae

2021

Journal of Manufacturing Systems

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study presents a detailed analysis of the production efforts for personal protective equipment in makerspaces and informal production spaces (i.e., community-driven efforts) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The focus of this study is on additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing), which was the dominant manufacturing method employed in these production efforts. Production details from a variety of informal production efforts were systematically analyzed to quantify the scale and efficiency of different efforts. Data for this analysis was primarily drawn from detailed survey data from 74 individuals who participated in these different production efforts, as well as from a systematic review of 145 publicly available news stories. This rich dataset enables a comprehensive summary of the community-driven production efforts, with detailed and quantitative comparisons of different efforts. In this study, factors that influenced production efficiency and success were investigated, including choice of PPE designs, production logistics, and additive manufacturing processes employed by makerspaces and universities. From this investigation, several themes emerged including challenges associated with matching production rates to demand, production methods with vastly different production rates, inefficient production due to slow build times and high scrap rates, and difficulty obtaining necessary feedstocks. Despite these challenges, nearly every maker involved in these production efforts categorized their response as successful. Lessons learned and themes derived from this systematic study of these results are compiled and presented to help inform better practices for future community-driven use of additive manufacturing, especially in response to emergencies.

show abstract

“…Immediate medical supplies provision by integrating technologies in existing manufacturing and delivery processes has provided a sustainable measure against this pandemic. On this front, Arora (2020) provides evidence of the application and role of additive manufacturing in combating the pandemic. They provide evidence of production and delivery of ventilators, testing swabs, face shields, splitting ventilators for multiple patients, hand sanitizers and their holders, oxygen masks, and non-invasive positive and expiratory pressure masks(PEEP) through additive manufacturing.…”

Section: Ro3 Impact Of Emerging Technologies On Supply Chain Resilience During Covid-19mentioning

confidence: 99%

Application and Impact of New Technologies in the Supply Chain Management During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Literature Review

Muhammad¹,

Manzoor²

2021

IJEBA

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose:The purpose of this study is to examine the application of emerging technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic and their impact on supply chain management. Design/Methodology/approach: A systematic literature review was conducted to identify the application and impact of new technologies on supply chain management. Findings: The findings revealed that blockchain technology, IoT, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, cloud computing, 5G and smartphone application, and the use of robots and drones are the key technologies used during COVID-19 in supply chain management, and they showed a substantial impact on the supply chain resilience, agility, and adaptability. Key barriers include higher investment costs, lack of government regulations and support, and deficiency of skilled and technical human resources faced during these technologies' implementation.Practical Implications: This study evaluated the systematic review through the google scholar search engine and only adopted peer-reviewed scholarly journals, conference proceedings, and opinion papers. The study provides valuable insight to supply chain officials, policymakers, and governments. The emerging technologies have the crucial potential to resolve the supply chain disruptions, if they are addressed seriously. Originality/ value: This study provides social implications by providing insight regarding the improved standards of living. This study is the first to address emerging technologies in supply chain management during

show abstract

Application of additive manufacturing in challenges posed by COVID-19

Cited by 24 publications

References 6 publications

State of the art in additive manufacturing and its possible chemical and particle hazards—review

State of the art in additive manufacturing and its possible chemical and particle hazards—review

Community-driven PPE production using additive manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic: Survey and lessons learned

Application and Impact of New Technologies in the Supply Chain Management During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Literature Review

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About