3-D printed swabs developed at UofL to help fill gap in COVID-19 test kits

In response to a request from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, UofL’s Additive Manufacturing Institute of Science & Technology (AMIST), along with faculty and students in the Schools of Dentistry, Engineering and Medicine, have created a 3-D printed swab made of a pliable resin material. Clinical trials of the 3-D printed swabs are expected to begin by the end of this week. With favorable results, it is anticipated they will be ready for use widely as early as the beginning of May.

“This effort adds to the list of our response during the pandemic, including 3-D printed face shields, respirators and ventilators being manufactured through the expertise of our institute. We hope our work will provide the necessary tools for Kentucky, as well as our local health care facilities.” Ed Tackett, director of workforce development at AMIST, which is part of the J.B. Speed School of Engineering.

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