Manufacturers Produce Thousands of Vital PPE, Rally Huge Network of Industry Partners

The response from industry manufacturers to the COVID-19 pandemic has been, in a word, amazing. From smaller companies like Arfona to large ones like Carbon and Argen, manufacturers are dedicating their production facilities to the manufacture of thousands of desperately needed PPE and other medical supplies, innovating PPE designs on the turn of a dime and sharing them with the world, and rallying their huge networks of customers and partners to get on board.

Here’s a look at 12 of the manufacturers involved in the fight and the status of their efforts—which are rapidly evolving—at press time:

Carbon is currently printing more than 18,000 face shield headbands a week. It adds a pre-cut plastic splash guard and 3D-printed band to complete the equipment and—with support from adidas—donates the shields to epicenters with the greatest need. Carbon is also working with its customers—including several labs...