The global rise of 3D printing during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Main Authors: Choong, Yu Ying Clarrisa, Tan, Hong Wei, Patel, Deven C., Choong, Natalie Wan Ting, Chen, Chun-Hsien, Low, Hong Yee, Tan, Ming Jen, Patel, Chandrakant D., Chua, Chee Kai
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Engineering::Mechanical engineering; 3D Printing; COVID-19
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/171741
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

3D printing enables on-demand solutions for a wide spectrum of needs ranging from personal protection equipment to medical devices and isolation wards. This versatile technology is suited to address supply-demand imbalances caused by socio-economic trends and disruptions in supply chains.