Ferrari Begins Production of Medical Supplies to Overcome COVID-19

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Ferrari has started producing parts for ventilator valves and protective masks at its Maranello factory in Italy as part of measures to support healthcare workers treating patients with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

According to Ferrari on the 20th, the department responsible for this medical supplies production is the one in charge of prototype vehicle manufacturing, known for producing parts using 3D processing technology.

Some of the valves produced have been developed in coordination with Mares, a diving equipment manufacturer, to fit the masks they produce, and are used in the production of emergency masks provided to patients suffering from respiratory difficulties.

Other parts of the masks made by Ferrari are supplied to Solid Energy. The Decathlon snorkel masks equipped with these parts will be converted into protective gear for healthcare workers directly exposed to infection. The logistics for the produced parts are handled by Nuovamacut Gruppo TeamSystem.

In the coming days, depending on decisions by the Italian public health authorities, Ferrari plans to manufacture hundreds of parts for medical equipment distributed to hospitals in Italy, including Bergamo, Genoa, Modena, and the Sassuolo area, as well as to medical staff in the village of Medicina near Bologna.

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