3M and Ford's Powered Air-Purifying Respirators Begin to Ship

Less than two months ago, Ford (NYSE: F) enlisted in the war on coronavirus, teaming up with 3M (NYSE: MMM) to produce powered air-purifying respirators, or PAPRs, to be worn by health workers fighting the COVID-19 outbreak. These battery-operated devices, designed by 3M, would utilize parts Ford already had in stock from its car manufacturing operation and have enough juice to provide wearers filtered air to breathe for up to eight hours between charges. 

Less than two months later, they're ready for shipment.  

Image source: 3M.

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