How agility and scalability are helping protect frontline NHS workers

Posted on 6 Apr 2020 by Jonny Williamson

In less than seven days, engineers at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) have prototyped, developed and seen operational a rapidly scalable new intubation shield for use with ventilators.

An opportunity to minimise the risk of exposure to Covid-19 for frontline staff involved in both the intubation and extubation processes has been identified by senior NHS practitioners. The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) develops and proves innovative manufacturing processes and technologies in an agile, low risk environment. It does so by utilising some of the…

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