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ARM is rallying our members to assist the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the House Science Committee to identify ideas and solutions that may alleviate potential shortages in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed during the COVID-19 epidemic.

ARM sent out an initial solicitation to some members on Sunday evening, and we were encouraged by the strength and generosity of the ARM ecosystem in quickly responding to needs related to this national emergency.

We are still soliciting input from member organizations to understand their capabilities to manufacture components of/or complete items that meet the needs listed below:
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Automating production of N95 Masks

Automated sewing of N95 masks possibly using advanced fabrics (to include NIOSH and FDA testing standards)

Ramped up production of medical PPE (personal protection equipment)

Identification of industrial PPE that could serve as medical PPE if the government were to help with he appropriate approval

Recognizing and dealing with local shortages and emerging crisis to better balance supply and demand at a national level( manufacturing, and or assembling products)

Revamping production supply tools to account for emerging social distancing needs and other safety concerns for manufacturing workers

Revamping production supply tools to account for emerging social distancing needs and other safety concerns to revamp medical facilities layout.

Sterilization of equipment

Detection of viruses on surfaces and equipment

Ventilators

Lung draining equipment

Equipment that can apply drugs to infected lungs

Respirator tissues equipment

Air treatment and purification equipment

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