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The Freethink Progress Report: Innovation and Inspiration Amid Crisis

Ventilators: Repurposing Resources to Save Lives

In the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ventilator shortages have become a critical challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. Recognizing the urgency, various unexpected players have stepped into the breach. Notably, Bloom Energy, a company predominantly known for manufacturing fuel cells, has shifted gears to help refurbish hundreds of ventilators for California. Their involvement exemplifies how companies across different sectors are rallying to combat the crisis.