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Origin develops and tests 3D printed nasal swabs for COVID-19 AM Industry

San Franciso startup Origin is the latest company to reveal it has been working on 3D printed nasal swabs for COVID-19 testing. The company recently announced that its 3D printed swab design successfully underwent an initial clinical evaluation for human factors, materials testing and PCR compatibility. The evaluation is being done in collaboration with the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), which is also working with a handful of other 3D printing companies in the development and deployment of 3D printed test swabs.

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Safran supports fight against COVID-19 by 3D printing adapters for Decathlon’s mask Aerospace

Even as the French aerospace engine supplier announced drastic cuts to its current operations, Safran is continuing to support efforts to protect medical personnel against COVID-19. Like many other companies, Safran too has adapted the Easybreath Subea snorkeling mask from sports retailer Decathlon to protect medical personnel from airborne droplets that could transmit the coronavirus.