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3D Printed Origami Ventilator- Making Breathing Accessible

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Innovation Creator: Simon Fraser University
Author: Conn Hastings
Source: Megagaget.com

Website: https://www.medgadget.com/2021/09/3d-printed-origami-tube-for-low-cost-ventilators.html

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Researchers at Simon Fraser University in Canada have developed a low-cost portable ventilator that uses a 3D-printed origami tube rather than a conventional airbag. The volume of the tube can be modified by changing the angles in the origami folding plates. As up to 95% of the components of the ventilator are 3D printable, the device can be created for approximately $200, compared with approximately $2000 for existing portable ventilators.

Ventilators have been a key tool during the COVID-19 pandemic, and shortages have inspired a variety of makeshift and innovative devices that have helped to save lives. While the worst effects of COVID-19 have been blunted by successful vaccination campaigns in many countries, millions of people do not yet have access to the vaccines, and the virus continues causing problems.

In many developing nations, lack of access to vaccines, healthcare facilities, and equipment could make the difference between life and death during the pandemic. There is an ongoing need for low-cost and portable medical equipment to treat COVID-19 patients in such regions, particularly in rural and remote locations.

While this latest technology is designed to be low-cost, it is far from makeshift, employing 3D printing and a unique origami design to create a small and portable ventilator. In the place of a simple bag, the ventilator includes a 3D printed origami tube in which origami folding plates interlock to form a tube that is smaller and stronger than the equivalent component in a conventional ventilator.

During operation, the tube is contracted to assist in breathing. As with so many devices intended for low-resource use, 3D printing was the key to the low cost of the technology. "In our portable origami ventilator, more than 95 per cent of components can be 3D printable, that's why it is really cost-efficient," said Woo Soo Kim, one of the developers of the new technology, in a press releas. "Other portable ventilators can cost over $2,000, but our 3D-printed ventilator can be produced for about $200."

The researchers hope that the technology could assist in low-resource or remote regions, where healthcare resources are scarce. They have partnered with a ventilator manufacturer with a view to scaling up production of the devices.

Study in Flexible and Printed Electronics: 3D architectured air sensing tubes for a portable mechanical ventilator

Via: Simon Fraser University

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3D-Printed Origami Tube for Low-Cost Ventilators

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Researchers at Simon Fraser University in Canada have developed a low-cost portable ventilator that uses a 3D-printed origami tube rather than a conventional airbag. The volume of the tube can be modified by changing the angles in the origami folding plates.

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September, 20th, 2021

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This current innovation solves the issue of ventilator shortages across the globe due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Students and Professors at Simon Fraser University (SFU) have been hard at work trying to create a portable ventilator to solve this issue. On September 20th, 2021, an article was published on Megadget.com discussing their new invention. This portable ventilator is created with a 3D printing machine and an origami style tube. This way of production makes it low cost at around $200 to produce rather than $2000 for the existing portable ventilator option. The new ventilator is also very lightweight making it easy to transport the device and deliver them. The machine can be controlled by adjusting the angles of the origami tube. This new innovation was completed just in time for the surge of the Delta variant. With the proper funding, SFU hopes to be able to mass produce this innovation and deliver them around the world. This device can also be sent to third world countries to help those in need.

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https://youtu.be/WIy6s-eSfZY

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Technology takes the art of origami into the fight against COVID-19

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https://youtu.be/rDCrKHkF9es

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Portable 3D-printed ventilators being developed at SFU

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- Lost Cost ($200 vs $2000)
- Portable
- Able to be used in rural and remote areas
- Easy to use
- Pleasing to look at
- Able to be reproduced with a 3D printer
- Helps patients breathe
- Can be shipped easily

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- Needs multiple 3D printers for manufacturing
- Not as many ventilator options
- Not as many alarms as a traditional ventilator

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I think this portable ventilator is great for use in the emergency department or in rural areas, but I don't think it is very efficient for long term use. The existing ventilators we have include multiple settings and alarms that would provide better patient outcomes, but in times of crisis a portable ventilator is appropriate. This portable system is exactly what we need during this COVID 19 pandemic when there is a shortage of ventilators. I hope SFU University gets the funding to mass produce these vents.

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My 5 strengths are as follows:

Woo: I will Woo others over by using this strength. I will gain the trust of my team members and create a healthy working environment.
Communication: I will use this strength to properly communicate with the team by using digital and written forms of communication.
Achiever: This strength will help us achieve the goals we have in mind.
Restorative: I will be able to see issues and fix them as appropriate.
Futuristic: This quality will help me see the future and how we could use the innovation in the future.
Includer: I will be able to make every team member feel included and include their ideas in the project.

I think my strengths would make me a successful leader for this project.

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Shelia: her strategic strength could help point out any issues we come across.
Pablo: with his positivity strength could keep positive energy flowing, which we will need especially when we have barriers arise.
Izzie: could help collect data and details with their input strength.
Fernando: with their focus quality could help make a schedule for the project's completion.
Daniel: with his discipline strength and will keep us all on track with the schedule.

If everyone works together this team will be successful in incorporating the portable ventilator.

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Hastings, C. (2021, September 20). Medgadget. Retrieved       September 29, 2021, from https://www.medgadget.com/2021/09/3d-printed-origami-tube-for-low-cost-ventilators.html.

Portable 3D-printed VENTILATORS being developed at Sfu ... youtube. (2021, September 21). Retrieved September 29, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDCrKHkF9es.

Technology takes the art of origami into the fight against ... youtube. (2021, September 9). Retrieved September 29, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIy6s-eSfZY.