Georgia deploys 3D printers, Guard units in testing scramble

Georgia deploys 3D printers, Guard units in testing scramble

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https://apnews.com/2e7067e999878c3188a3109570608973

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Seeing a chance to help amid a shortage of kits to test people for the coronavirus, Dr. Jeffrey James dedicated a 3D printer at the dental college where he teaches to churning out nasal swabs at a rate of 300 per day.

Then Georgia officials working with Gov. Brian Kemp heard about the project. They asked James if he could crank up swab production even more — to 5,000 daily.