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Additive manufacturing (AM) provided crucial support during the COVID-19 pandemic, rapidly producing essential medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE). This technology helped bridge supply chain gaps caused by global lockdowns and disruptions.

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Area of Science:

  • Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented demand for medical equipment and PPE.
  • Global lockdowns severely disrupted traditional supply chains.
  • Healthcare systems faced immense pressure due to the rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically summarize and critically analyze additive manufacturing (AM) efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To document additively manufactured products designed, invented, and produced in response to the pandemic.
  • To highlight challenges and provide insights for future AM applications in health crises.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of AM community contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Analysis of additively manufactured medical equipment and PPE.
  • Documentation of design, production, and implementation processes.

Main Results:

  • Additive manufacturing (AM) rapidly produced critical components for ventilators, nasopharyngeal swabs, face masks, and face shields.
  • AM offered design customization, rapid prototyping, and reduced lead times, effectively addressing supply chain shortages.
  • The AM community demonstrated significant adaptability and innovation in response to the health crisis.

Conclusions:

  • Additive manufacturing (AM) proved to be a vital supplementary manufacturing process during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • AM's flexibility and speed were instrumental in mitigating supply chain disruptions for essential medical goods.
  • This review serves as a historical record and a stimulus for future advancements in AM for public health emergencies.