The COVID-19 pandemic affected many industries across the world in 2020. Many companies faced severe economic difficulties related to the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus. But, some were able to develop new technologies to help fight the disease in an effort to improve people’s lives. One of the first companies we reported on related to the pandemic developed a 3D printer to quickly produce oxygen valves to treat COVID-19 patients. The new Italian company Isinnova found a way to use its 3D printing equipment to copy the medical devices. Valves are used to connect oxygen to patients suffering from breathing problems. The company produced the life-saving equipment for free after it learned many Italian hospitals faced a serious shortage of valves.
What is a valve?
a device that controls the flow of liquid or air
a large arena for horse shows
an award
a turnstile
What kind of device was produced to help patients fight COVID-19?
a vaccine
exercise equipment
a breathing machine
an oxygen valve
The company that produced a medical device for free is located in Italy.
France
The United States
Italy
England