Applications of 3D Printing Technology to Address COVID-19 Related Supply Shortages

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first identified in an outbreak in Wuhan, China on December 8, 2019. Globally, the number of affected COVID-19 patients is growing exponentially, with the death toll exceeding 27,300 as of March 27, 2020. Worldwide, there is a limited supply of N95 respirator masks, face shields, ventilator valves, testing kits and other personal protective equipment1,2. Thus, adequate production and distribution of personal protective equipment is critical during this pandemic.