Rapid Medical Response (RMR): Additive Manufacturing/3D printing of Ventilator Valves and other Critical Devices

About this event

Please join us for the Webinar on "Rapid Medical Response (RMR): Additive Manufacturing/3D printing of Ventilator Valves and other Critical Devices", by Dr. Godfrey C. Onwubolu , President & Technical Director, Centre for Rehabilitation and Health Services (CREHS) Inc .

Date and Time: Thursday, May 20, 2021, 6:00 PM EST

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rapid-medical-response-3d-printing-of-ventilator-valves-critical-devices-tickets-154131199567
Meeting details will be e-mailed to registrants. 

Webinar Topic: Rapid Medical Response (RMR): Additive Manufacturing/3D printing of Ventilator Valves and other Critical Devices.

Abstract: Rapid Medical Response (RMR) was and remains critical to the pandemic challenges, globally. Additive Manufacturing/3D printing is being used to provide different solutions to the challenges posed by the global pandemic crisis in basically six areas which include medical devices, testing devices, personal protective equipment (PPE), personal accessories, training/visualization aids and emergency dwellings.

This presentation shows how ventilator valves and other critical devices which are in great demand in hospitals are made available in relatively short time to meet supply challenges. The supply of these medical devices is still in great demand in our hospitals and efforts needed to fill the gap will be discussed.

About Speaker: Dr. Godfrey Onwubolu started his healthcare 3D printing career at Delta Additive Manufacturing (DAM) Inc., where he founded the company which focuses on providing digital solutions to the medical, dental, and orthotics & prosthetics sectors. He was responsible for developing all the workflows used for the dental and orthotics & prosthetics applications. He later co-founded the Centre for Rehabilitation & Health Services, CREHS Inc. a company operating as a digital laboratory and providing digital healthcare solutions, locally and internationally; involved in research and innovations; and educating/training professionals in the healthcare industry. A blend of academia and industry, he previously worked in the manufacturing industry in Midlands, region of central England; held Professorship position in Advanced Manufacturing; and currently a Professor of Biomedical & Rehabilitation Engineering and Additive Manufacturing.

Godfrey Onwubolu holds PhD degree in computer-aided design (CAD) (Aston University). He works mainly in three areas: computer-aided design (CAD), advanced manufacturing (AM), and inductive modeling (IM). He is also recipient of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) Publications Award in 3D-printing. Dr. Godfrey is a member of the SME Medical AM/3DP Workgroup, one of the leading groups that oversee the practice of medical additive manufacturing in North America.