Role of additive manufacturing in medical application COVID-19 scenario: India case study

This paper reviews how the Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry played a key role in stopping the spread of the Coronavirus by providing customized parts on-demand quickly and locally, reducing waste and eliminating the need for an extensive manufacturer. The AM technology uses digital files for the production of crucial medical parts, which has been proven essential during the COVID-19 crisis. Going ahead, the 3D printable clinical model resources described here will probably be extended in various centralized model storehouses with new inventive open-source models. Government agencies, individuals, corporations and universities are working together to quickly development of various 3D-printed products especially when established supply chains are under distress, and supply cannot keep up with demand.

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This paper highlights the crucial role played by the Additive Manufacturing industry in combating the spread of the Coronavirus by swiftly providing customized parts locally, reducing waste, and addressing the shortage of medical components. It suggests that in the future, the technology could be expanded to centralized model storehouses with innovative open-source models to enhance emergency responses during crises.