AdvaMed launches platform to help scale the production and distribution of ventilators – Medical Plastics News

The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) has announced the launch of a new platform, which will attempt to connect ventilator companies with component suppliers to ensure quick scale production and distribution of these devices during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The new platform, http://www.VentConnect.org, was developed alongside industry alliances and partners, including Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) which represents more than 300 high-tech manufacturers and suppliers of varying sizes from a range of sectors. As well as AIA members, more than 50 companies will be contributing as suppliers to Vent Connect.

To take part, ventilator manufacturers can sign up on the Vent Connect website and create secure spreadsheets which will identify which parts and components are in short supply. Suppliers can also complete a brief application on their companys capacity and materials, which manufacturers can review. Manufacturers have the choice whether to share their supply list needs on the website. Following the inputs of information, manufacturers and suppliers can then decide whether to work together.

Initially the platform will attempt to support the production of ventilators and vent-critical devices for which there are currently parts and material constraints, however, over time the platform may help to address other challenges such as ventilator logistics and distribution.

Scott Whitaker, AdvaMed president and CEO, commented: The medical technology industry is stepping up to meet the unprecedented demand from hospitals and patients across the country for ventilators. Our companies have added shifts, started new production lines, and hired new workers so that soon our capacity will be tenfold what it was before the pandemic.

But to keep producing these life-saving devices, our member companies need a steady stream of key components from beyond the normal supply chain, and thats where this new online platform developed with the AIA and Google will be of tremendous value. We thank the AIA for their creativity in striking up this collaboration and we thank Google for so generously offering to build this valuable, powerful resource pro bono.

Eric Fanning, president and CEO of the AIA, added: Unprecedented challenges offer unique opportunities to think outside the box, to harness ingenuity and innovation for the greater good, and this partnership is a prime example.

Working hand-in-hand, across multiple dynamic industries will not only help meet the increased demand for ventilators, it can also serve as a model for strategic collaboration in the future.

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