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| Italian innovation. A couple of engineers.... quote: BRESCIA, Italy — Our small city has been on lockdown for nearly two weeks. The streets are silent. Many factories are closed. The only people allowed outside are those walking their dogs, heading to the grocery store or those who have permission from the government. A few of our friends are hospitalized from the coronavirus, with many more in quarantine at home. Hundreds of people have died here.
In mid March, we heard that doctors from a nearby hospital didn’t have enough valves for their lifesaving ventilator machines. And the company that produced the valves couldn’t meet the growing demand.
Our company is five years old. We make earthquake sensors, silicone bandages, bicycles — practical stuff. We had never made valves before, but we wanted to help.
They tell their story here. NYT has lowered the paywall for coronavirus stories, so everyone should be able to see it. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/0...ronavirus-italy.htmlThey're sharing their designs: quote: As the pandemic continues to worsen in other countries, we would like everyone to know that we are willing to share our 3-D model. There’s a catch, though; The model we recreated is called a Venturi valve, and different ventilators likely need different types of valves. People in other places might have to step in with new designs. Here's the snorkeling version: https://www.isinnova.it/easy-covid19-eng/ -------------------------------- When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden - Minnie Aumônier
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| As Martin and piqué alluded to above, ventilators are problematic. I don't want to be hooked up to one. |
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