RICOH uses 3D printing to support battle against COVID-19

RICOH is confident of using its 3D printing to quickly and cost-effectively make vital components for ventilators. This comes following the company’s announcement that it has pledged to support the battle against COVID-19 by offering to help produce vital ventilators across the UK. New ventilators are urgently required as the Coronavirus crisis intensifies. In Italy, a 3D printing company was able to supply a hospital with 100 respirator valves within 24 hours to connect patients to breathing machines. The valves usually cost around £9000 to produce but were made using RICOH 3D printing for less than £1 each.

RICOH 3D business in Europe has been involved in making a range of medical products, from orthotics to precisely replicating limbs and creating surgical instruments used for intricate operations. In these unprecedented times and businesses, as well as individuals need to do everything possible to save lives, the team of experts from RICOH is on standby to design and produce any required parts at a moment’s notice. The company contacted Make UK and the UK government to confirm its support an increase in mass ventilator manufacturing.