Scientists and engineers from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have created a low cost and easy-to-manufacture ventilator design.

The demand for ventilators has massively increased as they are vital for patients with Covid-19 in hospital.

The new design, called PocketVent, costs just £1,000 to build, which is just 10% of the cost of most other ventilators.

The NPL, based right here in Teddington is now looking to share its designs with local manufacturing and healthcare organisations in areas experiencing demand for ventilators, ensuring these devices can be used where they are needed most.

Paul Shore, Head of Engineering, NPL stated: "Creating a low cost and easy to produce ventilator in short duration and from a standstill would seem an impossible task, though that is what the NPL Ventilator team have achieved.

"The dedication of the whole NPL Ventilator team during the pandemic has been inspiring."

The team that developed it were awarded the President's Special Award for Pandemic Service by the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of their contributions in helping society to address the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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