HP mobilises 3D team to provide essential coronavirus medical gear

HP is mobilising its 3D Printing team and HP’s Digital Manufacturing Partner Network to design, validate and produce essential parts for medical responders and hospitals. It includes parts such as ventilator valves, breathing filters and face mask clasps, as well as entirely new parts such as plastic door handle adaptors which enable easy elbow opening to prevent further spread of the virus. They make available any HP proprietary design files for these parts so that they can be produced anywhere in the world and are also helping end-customers bridge potential supply chain interruptions by expanding distributed print-on-demand capabilities.

The company is also donating millions of dollars in technology and support through a concerted effort across Personal Systems and Print to help students, families and communities. As part of these efforts, all consumer product warranties expiring between March 1 and April 30 will be automatically extended for 30 days. HP is also providing 24×7 Concierge Service to answer customers’ top questions related to COVID-19 at hp.com/help. The Personal Systems, Print and Commercial Organization teams will continue to share updates on steps HP is taking to help people and communities in need.