COLUMBUS, Ind. – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its worldwide spread, Cummins Inc. and DuPont are addressing the nation’s shortage of N95 respirator masks.
The first mask prototypes utilizing Cummins’ NanoNet® and NanoForce® Media technology, which uses DuPont’s Hybrid Membrane Technology, were assembled by teams from the University of Minnesota in March as an initiative for Minnesota-based healthcare systems.
“Cummins is re-evaluating our supply base and manufacturing capabilities to identify how we can support our healthcare professionals who rely on critical personal protective equipment (PPE) to do their jobs,” said Vice President of Cummins Filtration Amy Davis.
The mask project also hopes to provide open-source instructions that other healthcare systems and groups can use to create their own respirator masks.
The N95 designation means the PPE can block at least 95% of particles from entering the wearer’s nose and mouth, according to Cummins.
