The global rise of 3D printing during the COVID-19 pandemic

3D printing enables on-demand solutions for a wide spectrum of needs ranging from personal protection equipment to medical devices and isolation wards. This versatile technology is suited to address supply–demand imbalances caused by socio-economic trends and disruptions in supply chains.

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Published inNature reviews. Materials Vol. 5; no. 9; pp. 637 - 639
Main Authors Choong, Yu Ying Clarrisa, Tan, Hong Wei, Patel, Deven C., Choong, Wan Ting Natalie, Chen, Chun-Hsien, Low, Hong Yee, Tan, Ming Jen, Patel, Chandrakant D., Chua, Chee Kai
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing Group UK 2020
Nature Publishing Group
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3-D printers
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Biomaterials
Chemistry and Materials Science
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Condensed Matter Physics
COVID-19
Materials Science
Medical equipment
Nanotechnology
Optical and Electronic Materials
Supply chains
Three dimensional printing
Health care
SARS-CoV-2
Mechanical engineering
Business and industry
Scientific community
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Summary:3D printing enables on-demand solutions for a wide spectrum of needs ranging from personal protection equipment to medical devices and isolation wards. This versatile technology is suited to address supply–demand imbalances caused by socio-economic trends and disruptions in supply chains.
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ISSN:2058-8437
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DOI:10.1038/s41578-020-00234-3