3D printable design for humanity: To popularize easy to handle, ultra-compact and low cost ventilator by Space technology.
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a shortage of ventilators has been experienced across the globe. Demand has far exceeded supply by traditional manufacturing and distribution methods. The potential for producing ventilators by 3D printing has become apparent.
The roots of this technology date back to 2011. From this time, we have been developing technology to enable the 3D printing of the inhalational anesthesia device “VapoJect®︎” in space.
In 2017, we successfully transmitted data to produce a ventilator in the International Space Station. This was a technological breakthrough.
By downloading our data, a ventilator can be manufactured anywhere in the world with a 3D printer. (Alternative technologies require a manual ventilation bag and associated electronic parts!!)
In this project, we aimed to popularize our easy to handle, ultra-compact and low cost ventilator by disclosing core technology and utilizing 3D printers around the world.
Thanks to the cooperation of many people all over the world, the COVID VENTILATOR PROJECT has become a social movement.
This has been recognized by Japanese government, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Research funding has been granted, and we were able to accelerate development research at once.
– We are working hard to achieve certification and deliver our ventilators to save the planet by the end of 2022. Your support will be a big help!
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