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

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

3. $82
1 week
Abi Bush MSF Rapid Manufacturing in the Humanitarian Sector

4. 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

5. #1 SPARE PARTS
Abi Bush MSF Rapid Manufacturing in the Humanitarian Sector

6. Results: Incubator #1 SPARE PARTS
Abi Bush MSF Rapid Manufacturing in the Humanitarian Sector

7. #2 ORTHOTICS
Abi Bush MSF Rapid Manufacturing in the Humanitarian Sector

8. #3 IMPLANTS
Abi Bush MSF Rapid Manufacturing in the Humanitarian Sector

9. 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

10. 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