We attempt to simplify the connection between the automotive industry and medical device producers to secure a fast and unbureaucratic supply of much needed medical ventilators. We want to be in time
We are going to face shortages of important clinical devices
Industrial plants stand still due to the epidemic offering a potentially large production capacity
The current situation necessitates an agile action concept, which can bring people and resources accessible to them together
As we are facing a crisis of global impact it requires an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to overcome the obstacles
What it does
It connects people and networks
It activates people
It has the potential to save lives
It exploits production resources for productions of medical equipment
It can exponentially grow to cope with the virus
It resets the limits of our health care system (current limits 28k intensive care beds, 25k with ventilator systems)
How I built it
Connection of existing networks and engagement of different ventures
Cutting edge research in fields of medicine, engineering, management,
Challenges I ran into
Tracking down leading personnel on both sides; Medical-device manufacturers and automotive industry
The shift in direction; from focusing on interchangeable components (Ventsystems/Automotive Industry) to focus on ease of communication between the parties due to the possible use of existing resources and knowledge
Established monetary structures and administrative barriers needed and still need to be overcome
Identification of medical products that will possibly have a shortage in the near future
It is hard to concretize the specifications of needed products
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
We activated a lot of people and received large support from the network that we built
The formation of a really great team
Disciplined and interdisciplinary collaboration within the group
What I learned
There are so many great people who are willing to help, no matter in which position they are
Don’t hesitate to talk to people
Sometimes you learn things you didn’t want to learn
What's next
Getting the network to work on a real product/solution
Linking the resources to companies searching for help
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