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How the network can help you through the pandemic

More than ever we from Mobility goes Additive have come to realize that networking opportunities are what drives our community. And being part of our ever growing networking is how we and our members stay connected with potential clients and partners in this new virtual environment.

Since the pandemic started, we have been happy to welcome more and more new members every month, proving the point that everyone is looking for networking opportunities. With now more than 120 member companies from different industry branches, our network offers a way for you to stay in contact with suppliers, users and researchers.

Networking is a huge part of our industry, but our network has more to offer to get you through the pandemic. With the united experience and knowledge of leaders of the industry we continue to work on essential issues too complex or financially demanding to be tackled by a single company. Together we reduce barriers on topics like approval, materials and use cases not only for our strongest division of mobility – since the boundaries between the individual AM sectors are becoming more and more blurred, our network can support you in all branches of the industry.

Furthermore we are working closely with government agencies and are happy to help you with anything concerning funding or the dialogue with political institutions.

Be a part of this network and together we can make it through the pandemic, coming out stronger than ever.

Corona Portal lists manufacturers of protective equipment and tools to combat COVID-19

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Corona Portal lists manufacturers of protective equipment and tools to combat COVID-19

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Clinical facilities are now mostly safe again with personal protective equipment and medical devices – but with every easing of the restrictions, further potential infection spots are also breaking up. New needs arise in particular with the new start in schools, nurseries day-care centres the reopening of hospitality establishments.

On the initiative of the Berlin Senate and in cooperation with the State of Brandenburg, the Berlin-Brandenburg Healthcare Industry Cluster has launched a Corona Portal.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”VISIT THE CORONA PORTAL” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_background=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcapital.de%2Fcorona-portal%2Fproduzierende-unternehmen-entlang-der-wertschoepfungskette-fuer-psa-desinfektionsmittel-und-medizinprodukte-zur-bekaempfung-von-covid-19%2F||target:%20_blank|”][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4191″ img_size=”1200 x 800″ image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Sorted by the categories disinfectants, FFP2/FFP3 masks, medical mouth-nose protection, non-wovens, face shields and others, producers as well as manufacturers of semi-finished products can be listed there. The offer applies to all companies based in Berlin or Brandenburg.

In the same way, consumers can submit a query in the Corona Portal to place their individual call and obtain quotations.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Go to initiative 3D Printing fights Corona” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_background=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmobilitygoesadditive.org%2Fdivisions%2Fmedical-goes-additive%2F3d-printing-fights-corona%2F|||”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]

TÜV Rheinland provides fast-track certification process for face shields

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TÜV Rheinland provides fast-track certification process for face shields

Thanks to TÜV Rheinland DIN CERTCO, a new fast-track certification procedure for face shields is now available. Hence, the certification process can be successfully completed within a few weeks.

[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3253″ img_size=”1000 x 750″][vc_column_text]Whereas the regular procedures with an approximate five to nine weeks processing time allow valid certificates for five years, the shortened procedure only takes around ten days processing time and provides an approval certificate for one year.

For further information please visit https://www.dincertco.de.
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3D printing fights Corona: providing Spain with desperately needed face shields

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3D printing fights Corona: providing Spain with desperately needed face shields

Within Europe, the corona pandemic has particularly affected Spain and the healthcare system was abruptly confronted with unprecedented problems. Besides caring for patients, it was imperative to adequately protect local medical personnel against infection with the pathogen SARS-CoV-2 – a major challenge since not enough protective equipment was available ad-hoc as supply chains were interrupted and sources of supply had temporarily dried up.

[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2825″ img_size=”1000 x 750″][vc_column_text]In response to an appeal by the Spanish Airbus site in Getafe, the aircraft manufacturer launched a campaign to equip the clinical teams directly exposed to the virus with 3D-printed face shields. A cross-border cooperation of numerous companies evolved, in which our network also participated. MGA addressed the urgent appeal to its community – the echo was prompt and of immense quantity: numerous packages with face shields arrived at the Airbus plant in Stade from all over Germany.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2827″ img_size=”600 x 800″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The shipment to Getafe in Spain was carried out by DB Schenker, where the Airbus colleagues handed them over to the military and the authorities.

A TV report from SAT.1 regional relating to the campaign can be found here.

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MGA to hand over 5,000 face shields to Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe tomorrow thanks to call-for-help

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MGA to hand over 5,000 face shields to Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe tomorrow thanks to call-for-help

As announced within the recent initiative 3D Printing fights Corona, thousands of face shields from an appeal for help of the international network for industrial 3D printing MGA will be ceremonially handed over in front of the MGA office on Wednesday, 29 April 2020 at 16.00 hrs. Initiated by a concrete request of the Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe, the network recently addressed its members and many other 3D printing companies to support in the acutely difficult procurement situation and to produce and donate face shields by means of additive manufacturing.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2786″ img_size=”1000 x 667″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://medicalgoesadditive.org/request/johanniter-needs-5000-face-shields/”][vc_column_text]In the current pandemic, improvisation is vital in many areas, as usual purchasing channels are not always reliable and the supply sources at times have even dried up. The Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe was hit hard by this situation, especially at its in-house trainings when preparing those providing daily care became critical. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, provides an essential advantage here, as the products can be manufactured locally, fast and extremely flexibly.

Kevin Grigorian, Head of the Emergency Medical Services and Civil Protection Department at the Federal Headquarters of the Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe is very pleased: “The 3D-printed shields will make an important contribution in preparing our volunteers in civil protection for special activities in the Corona pandemic. Certified protection material can thus be reserved for real emergencies. Indeed, the 3D-printed shields will allow the volunteers to practice the complex handling of protective equipment under live conditions. We thank the entire MGA network for the 5,000 face shields and for supporting us so quickly and flexibly”.

The drastic growth in demand is explained by the droplet transmission of the COVID-19 pathogen, for which reason extensive protective precautions must be taken when making contact with suspected cases and patients. The facial shields serve to cover the face and thus provide a further barrier to the highly infectious pathogen SARS-CoV-2 on top of mouth-nose protection.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2782″ img_size=”1000 x 750″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://medicalgoesadditive.org/request/johanniter-needs-5000-face-shields/”][vc_column_text]MGA’s call-for-help led to assistance from printer manufacturers, 3D printing service providers and makerspaces. Almost 50 different producers took part in the appeal, bringing together some 5,000 face shields, which are now being used for the protection of more than 25,000 full-time and approximately 40,000 volunteer employees in almost 300 regional, district and local associations throughout Germany. Remarkable is the range of committed donors, from individuals, maker communities such as MakerVsVirus.org, 3D printer manufacturers such as igus® and EOS, research institutes such as the DMRC – Direct Manufacturing Research Center and the Fraunhofer Initiative Generative Fertigung to large corporations such as Airbus and Deutsche Bahn.

Donors: 3D Innova Tech UG, 3dk.berlin, 3Dmensionals.de, Airbus Customer Service Toulouse, Airbus Germany, Baker Hughes, Blue Production GmbH & Co. KG, Cadus e.V., Condor Group, Deutsche Bahn AG, DMRC, EOS GmbH, ERIKS Deutschland GmbH, EvoBus GmbH, Fraunhofer EMI, Fraunhofer IAPT, Fraunhofer IGCV, Fraunhofer IPA, Fraunhofer IPT, Fraunhofer IWU, Grohe AG, Hirschvogel Umformtechnik GmbH, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Coburg, igus GmbH, IT-Service Leipzig GmbH, Kegelmann Technik GmbH, Krause DiMaTec GmbH, Lehmann&Voss&Co. KG, Leichtbau-Zentrum Sachsen GmbH, Maker vs. Virus, Makerbot, Mobility goes Additive e.V., MotionLab Berlin, Netzwerk offener Werkstätten Brandenburg, PICCO’s 3D World, PRIMAX 3D, PVA Löt- und Werkstofftechnik GmbH, radotec GmbH, Satair A/S, Sauter Engineering + Design, Schönborner Armaturen GmbH, Schubert Additive Solutions GmbH, Stickerei Keinath GmbH, TEUFEL Prototypen GmbH, TU München, vi2parts, Vision Devices GmbH, voxeljet AG, xHain hack+makespace, ZAL Zentrum für Angewandte Luftfahrtforschung and many private donors.

The MGA initiative 3D Printing fights Corona is a virtual format in which experts from hospitals and the 3D printing industry exchange views on the latest developments, specify acute needs and showcase innovative approaches with 3D printing. Moreover, MGA established the website medicalgoesadditive.org with use cases, FAQs, helpful links and a newsroom that is specifically dedicated to the current pandemic.

 

For media clarification, please contact:
MGA Medical – a division of Mobility goes Additive e.V.
Contact: Susanne Merten, Marketing & PR Director
e: press@mobilitygoesadditive.com | t. +49 (0)30 757 66 111

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Call-for-help: care & emergency care provider requests 3d-printed protective face shields

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Call-for-help: care & emergency care provider requests 3d-printed protective face shields

The ongoing global pandemic has led to supply shortages in many places. All those who are fighting on the frontline with the Corona virus are often poorly protected and are exposed every day to a key factor in severe disease progression, the virus dose, until long-ordered protective equipment is finally available.

In one of the last virtual meetings of the MGA initiative 3D Printing fights Corona, the severe supply bottlenecks were also highlighted by the rescue service and disaster control of Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. There is an urgent need for protective equipment for their more than 23,000 full-time staff and around 40,000 volunteers. The most pressing need concerns 5,000 protective face shields, which are applied during in-house trainings to protect all those who provide care every day and to adequately prepare them for the special circumstances of service.

As a result, MGA has now released a call-for-help to all printer manufacturers, 3D printing service providers and makerspaces seeking their support. The Johanniter Unfall-Hilfe e. V. is operating in almost 300 regional, district and local bodies throughout Germany and hence an integral part of the national healthcare system. Anyone willing and able to donate can find details and instructions on medicalgoesadditive.org.

[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2727″ img_size=”900 x 675″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://medicalgoesadditive.org/request/johanniter-needs-5000-face-shields/”][vc_column_text]MGA’s initiative 3D Printing fights Corona is a virtual format, where experts from hospitals and the 3d printing industry report on current developments, specify acute requirements and demonstrate ways forward with the help of 3d printing, also called Additive Manufacturing. Moreover, MGA installed the website medicalgoesadditive.org dedicated to the current pandemic containing use cases, FAQs, helpful links and newsroom.

MGA is also part of a joint initiative in cooperation with Airbus, Volkswagen and DB Schenker which lately delived 2,000 donated face shields to Spain.

 

For media clarification, please contact:
MGA Medical – a division of Mobility goes Additive e.V.
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Europe is firmly in Corona’s grip – how MGA will react to this…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Knowing well that the current measures taken are of vital importance for our society we however must admit that – alike to most people – we are still a bit under shock about the great impact Sars-CoV-2 has onto our businesses and lives just now.

Nonetheless, as MGA we are totally convinced it is the right time for additive manufacturing to prove its capabilities and potentials. 3D printing can help to overcome these tough times, not only to avoid supply bottlenecks. Take Italy, for example, where a hospital in desperate need of ventilators to ensure survival, has used 3D-printed attachments realized by The FabLab and thus, has saved lives with a rapid response to the shortage of valves: https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/ Sars-CoV-2-3d-printed-valve-for-reanimation-device/amp/.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

What does the recent situation imply for our daily work within the network?

To us it’s clear – we will of course continue our working group meetings! The formats will now be conducted virtually with a shortened agenda but in parallel with a higher frequency to e-meet. Until further notice we will carry out our working group meetings as video calls.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]All Working Group members will be informed separately by mail. Right now, the following sessions are being scheduled:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”503″ img_size=”102×52″][dt_vc_list]

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In this sense – stay all healthy and help the world out of the crisis, 3D printing can make a contribution to it.

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CORONAVIRUS: Your 3D printing expertise is needed – Urgent request from the European Commission

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VIRTUAL MEETINGS

3D Printing fights Corona

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+ + + U P D A T E + + + 23 March 2020 + + +

Dear 3D printing community,

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we were completely overwhelmed by the great amount of feedback to support the recent request raised by the European Commission (to help to overcome the Corona crisis). Over 250 companies from all industries including automotive and sportswear have replied to offer support, materials and capacities in fighting the Corona virus.

Thank you for that!

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All proposals are currently being reviewed and validated by the European Commission to who – with the support of the VDI – those have been forwarded to during the last days and hours. It is intended that upon specific demand the European Commission is going to contact the relevant companies directly.

However, we currently witness that there seems to be a delay in responding or shortage. This is why we decided to move on and use the positive energy to bundle forces in good sense.

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Companies/persons with 3D printing capabilities

We are very pleased that you have volunteered to help fighting Corona with your business potential. Time is now key to counteract the spread of the Corona virus as quickly as possible. Condensed information providing an overview will help manufacturers identifying potential partners for different applications in a fast way.

To support this, we kindly ask you to specify the technologies, materials and ideas available for implementation in the following table:[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Open Form” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_background=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FukNpP2akr1dUonBf9|||”][vc_column_text]A similar form is available for clinics and customers who need solutions. This will enable us to match-make more efficiently and shorten long screening processes. Please note that it is not obligatory to fill your data. Also, please decide for yourself what information you would like to disclose.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

Companies/institutions in need for a 3D printed product or part:

Our 3D printing community is ready to support and to fight the spread of the Corona virus. We thank you for reaching out and the trust you have placed in us.

In order to being able to quickly implement solutions, we need some basic background details to make matches with relevant partners – please fill your data here:[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Open Form” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_background=”#666666″ outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FSbjNNJ2Hb2JB3KuK8|||”][vc_column_text]The more information we have, the easier it will be for us to find the right provider. Moreover, we are also happy to assist with finding solutions if the ideas are not yet as specific.

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+ + + U P D A T E + + + 20 March 2020 + + +

Dear 3D printing community,

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we were totally overwhelmed by the huge offer of help that was made on our last mail two days ago.

Over 190 companies from all industries including automotive and sportswear have signed up to offer support, materials and capacity in the fight against the corona virus. 

The post referred to a recent request from the European Commission. The Commission is currently evaluating the offers and is approaching the companies that have contacted the vdi directly separately. Apparently there seems to be a bottleneck in the number of contacts.

We would like to go a step further and use the positive energy to bundle capacities in a sensible way.

To this end, we have decided to use our Medical goes Additive working group meeting planned for next week specifically as a 3D printing pandemic task force. We are thus opening the virtual working group meetings next week to non-members as well.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]At the same time, we are approaching the companies that have contacted us directly to request structured information. Our goal is to be able to offer a bundling function of the incredibly committed 3D printing industry, which can be accessed by pandemic working groups or medical technology departments of hospitals at regional and central level.

We are currently in contact with relevant suppliers in the medical technology sector to identify any support needs. We are also networking with higher-level pandemic task forces in order to be able to match supply and demand in a coordinated manner.

Our preferred channels of communication will be our website and LinkedIn, which we will use for regular information. We would like to thank you once again for your dedicated, generous and above all quick feedback!

You are great!

#weboostam

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CORONAVIRUS

Your 3D printing expertise is needed – Urgent request from the European Commission

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Here 3D printing can help!

The European Commission has called for printed components to be made available. We have compiled all the information available to us here. The German coordination is carried out by the vdi, to which we will forward your requests.
As this is also an open source file, it also offers help for self-help.

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16.04.2024

Kick-Off Focus Group Dental

On April 16, 2024 the time has finally come: MGA Medical is kicking off a new Focus Group for the Working Group Use Cases.

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