COVID-19 Resources for MxD Members & the Manufacturing Community

 

 

FACE SHIELD STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
MxD has produced step-by-step instructions for making face shields. Download the instructions by clicking below to begin replicating this for your community.

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MxD Awarded $15 Million to Boost U.S. Manufacturing’s COVID Response

MxD has been awarded $15 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Defense via the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to address critical public health and infrastructure needs and to support manufacturing as it mobilizes in response to COVID-19.

Read the release by clicking the link below.

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Face Shield Step-by-Step Instructions

MxD has produced step-by-step instructions for making face shields. Download the instructions by clicking below to begin replicating this for your community.
3D Printing a mask in the MxD factory

What MxD Is Doing

MxD has mobilized to support the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, as the National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing, we are committed to advancing ways to do this securely.

This includes three things:

– Collaborating with government to address critical shortages in medical devices and equipment;

– Leading efforts to strengthen the long-term capacity of U.S. manufacturing to respond to crises; and

– Supporting our members as they weather the uncertainty and economic difficulties spurred by the crisis. MxD will update this site with news about our actions as well as resources for MxD members and the manufacturing community to respond and recover.

MxD’s Commitment

The United States must utilize all available digital technology capabilities to speed its COVID-19 response. MxD and its more than 300 members are committed to helping the defense industrial base bolster national security and public health in response to COVID-19 — and to being better prepared for future crises.

COVID-19 News

5 Supply Chain Lessons Learned from COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is killing tens of thousands of people, changing social norms, and rattling markets.

It also has exposed weaknesses in the global supply chain and has demonstrated why the industry’s move toward digital manufacturing is more crucial now than ever.

Read as MxD’s Vice President of Strategy & Engagement Jennifer Pilat discusses the lessons we’ve learned from the COVID-19 crisis.

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Business Resources

DoD – Defense Industrial Base Resources

The DoD continues to partner with the defense industrial base to mitigate impacts from COVID-19 and has provided resources for companies and other stakeholders as they navigate the complexities associated with the virus.

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IMEC Helpline & Other Resources

IMEC has developed a list of resources to help Illinois manufacturers get the support and answers they need quickly. Click the button below for links to the Illinois Manufacturing Helpline, a Manufacturers Discussion Forum, Supplier Preparedness Support, and COVID-19 News & Updates and more.

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EXIM Resources for Businesses

  • The Export-Import Bank of the United States affirmed its support of the following temporary EXIM programs to provide relief to U.S. businesses their buyers, financial institutions, and American workers negatively impacted by COVID-19. Click the button to view the programs and learn more.
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FAQs on 3D Printing of Medical Devices, Accessories, Components, and Parts During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As part of the FDA’s effort to protect the public to the extent possible, they have provided answers to frequently asked questions for entities who 3D print devices, accessories, components, and/or parts during the COVID-19 emergency.

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COVID-19 Response Efforts

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U.S. Department of Defense COVID Response Page

The Defense Department is working closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the State Department to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. Click the link to access their COVID resource page.

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U.S. Air Force COVID-19 Page

The United States Air Force provides a COVID-19 web page on their website with resources and guides to the global pandemic.

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National Education Efforts

ED Releases Funding for Institutions and Updates Student Funding Guidelines

U.S. Secretary of Education announced emergency funding for institutions of higher education today as provided by the CARES Act. Information on the institutional funding provided by CARES, including a letter from the Secretary, the Certificate of Agreement, a Frequently Asked Questions, and other information is available by clicking the button below.

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NAM Survey to ID critical equipment

The National Association of Manufacturers is helping discover and illuminate inventory of critical medical equipment and PPE.  If you can help, please take the survey.
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U.S. Air Force Unite and Fight: COVID-19 Response Team

In a time of unprecedented change and disruption, the U.S. Air Force has established the Unite and Fight: COVID-19 Response Team initiative to assess and rapidly respond to challenges presented by this pandemic. If you are interested in participating, click the link below to learn more.

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DoD, FEMA, HHS Solicits COVID-19 Response from Manufacturers

The DOD’s COVID-19 Joint Acquisition Task Force has aligned with the efforts of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HHS to support the collection of information from America’s industrial base as the need for critical supplies continues to grow. Please click the link below to review and respond to the information requested. Learn how your company can assist those affected by this disease.

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CISA Releases Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19

CISA has developed, in collaboration with other federal agencies, State and local governments, and the private sector, an “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” advisory list. This list is intended to help State, local, tribal and territorial officials as they work to protect their communities, while ensuring continuity of functions critical to public health and safety, as well as economic and national security.

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The National Medical Capabilities U.S. Website

The National Medical Capabilities website is contacting every hospital in the U.S. to determine their medical device and PPE needs, staff capabilities, and hospital capacity.  Visit their site to report on hospital needs, situations, and more.

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COVID-19 Needs and Capabilities Repository

America Makes is working to ensure the additive manufacturing industry can meet critical needs by connecting the capabilities with health care needs via this online repository.

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Chicago Tech Response to COVID-19

Chicago innovation centers, mHUB, MATTER and 1871, are collaborating to mobilize the tech ecosystem around designing solutions that can directly support the in fight against COVID-19.

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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)

Federal agency partners in the Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasure Enterprise (PHEMCE) are leveraging the existing Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) TechWatch program to engage with industry, academia, and other stakeholders to accelerate technologies related to the novel coronavirus. Click below for more info on the organizations involved.

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Local Efforts

IMA Illinois Request for Essential Supplies

Governor JB Pritzker asked the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the Illinois Biotechnology Association to lead a brand new coordinated effort in Illinois designed to ramp up production of essential products, foster collaboration by companies wanting to help, increase efficiency, and address regulatory challenges. If you are able to supply the request items or want to learn more, click the button below.

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National Efforts

COVID Collaboration for Manufacturers Who Can Make PPE

Congresswoman Haley Stevens of Michigan’s 11th District is asking for makers, manufacturers, and plants who are willing and able to produce PPE to sign up via this website. Michigan as well as much of the nation is in desperate need of this vital equipment. Click the button below to fill out and submit a form to contribute.

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