RAPID MANUFACTURING IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR Abi Bush MSF Rapid Manufacturing in the Humanitarian Sector

USA +$118-213 +$106-193 +$94 $82 10% loss due to damage Blockade Airport bottleneck Customs restrictions Health Post Nepal +$118-213 10 – 32 weeks Copen hagen +$106-193 1 – 14 weeks USA +$94 8 – 17 weeks $82 1 week Abi Bush MSF Rapid Manufacturing in the Humanitarian Sector

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AIM: provide a snapshot of rapid manufacturing techniques being used for humanitarian work in Nepal METHODOLOGY: Field Ready Pilot Projects Workshops with medical professionals exploring what they would do given access to this technology Manufacture, installation and monitoring of items Observation of spontaneous activity between medical and maker communities Abi Bush MSF Rapid Manufacturing in the Humanitarian Sector

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CONCLUSIONS Ability to identify opportunities to improve operations Comfort with rapid manufacturing techniques and applications Ability to work with a wide range of actors in assessing risk Call for basic training/availability of suitable information and a Code of Practice Abi Bush MSF Rapid Manufacturing in the Humanitarian Sector

NEXT STEPS: Research is only based on a few case studies – need to continue documentation to establish trends and patterns What is the extent of economic benefit to an aid agency or health clinic/hospital in using rapid manufacturing – what models will be most effective? Gathering the input of health professionals at all stages of a response Abi Bush MSF Rapid Manufacturing in the Humanitarian Sector