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Fitbit's COVID-19 ventilator gets emergency FDA approval
Fitbit has received the FDA's emergency approval for its ventilator, but it doesn't have clients just yet.
Fitbit hopes to make ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic
Fitbit is shifting some of its production to ventilators to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FDA clears Formlabs' 3D-printed BiPAP-to-ventilator converter
Formlabs received an emergency use authorization (EUA) from the FDA to 3D-print adapters that can turn sleep apnea machines into ventilators.
NVIDIA’s chief scientist developed a low-cost, open-source ventilator
NVIDIA Chief Scientist Bill Dally released an open-source design for a low-cost, easy-to-assemble ventilator that he believes could be used to treat patients with COVID-19.
Dyson won't build ventilators for the UK after all
Dyson is stopping work on ventilators as they're 'no longer required' in the UK, although it might have customers elsewhere.
Ventilator companies are opening up critical repair documents to the public
After being called out by the US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), more ventilator manufacturers are sharing critical repair information.
Making ventilators is easy, but pivoting to do so is difficult
The process for manufacturing ventilators is similar to putting these parts together. The whole process would be powered by the vehicle’s computers and controlled via the infotainment system.
Maingear is building ventilators using gaming PC cases
The LIV ventilator could be a simple way to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tesla shows how it builds ventilators using Model 3 parts
Tesla’s EV plants are shuttered due to the coronavirus, but like other automakers, it’s retooling its operations to build ventilators. Hospital-grade oxygen goes into Tesla’s mixing chamber (a car part used in Tesla’s vehicles).
Elon Musk: Tesla 'will make ventilators if there is a shortage'
Elon Musk simply refuses to stop tweeting (because "Twitter is fun") but his most recent conversation could be about more than fun. While facing widespread criticism over his response to the coronavirus pandemic and decision to continue operating the Tesla plant in Fremont despite a county-wide "shelter in place" order, someone asked if he would use it to manufacture ventilators. Many people suffering from COVID-19 require lengthy amounts of time connected to one to help them breathe while they recover, and projections suggest that if people with severe cases need treatment all at once, then the US will have many fewer of the machines than it needs. Musk responded that "We will make ventilators if there is a shortage" and FiveThirtyEight editor in chief Nate Silver said there is a shortage right now. Finally, Musk said "Ventilators are not difficult, but cannot be produced instantly. Which hospitals have these shortages you speak of right now?" and people began pointing out the problems faced in Italy where doctors have reported exactly such shortages.
