Category: adapter

FDA clears Formlabs’ 3D-printed BiPAP-to-ventilator converter

[ad_1] Formlabs/Lee Weissman For hospitals that might not be able to print their own, Formlabs is using 150 3D printers at its Massachusetts headquarters to print the adapters. Once production is fully ramped up, the company expects to print up to 3,000 parts per day. “Formlabs’ EUA for BiPAP adapters signifies the need for these […]

Automatic to shut down and end support for its car diagnostics dongle

[ad_1] “Just like many other companies in the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted our business. With fewer consumers purchasing and leasing vehicles and drivers on the road, we unfortunately do not see a path forward for our business. These are unprecedented times, and with so much uncertainty ahead, we have made the […]

Telsa’s Model 3 can now use DC fast chargers across the US

[ad_1] Tesla Superchargers are widely distributed, so Model 3 pilots rarely need access to third-party chargers. Still, CEO Elon Musk promised that the EV would be CHAdeMO compatible when it launched, and that was two years ago. It might be a case of timing — Tesla is about to start Model 3 deliveries in Japan, […]

Apple recalls older three-prong AC power adapters

[ad_1] Apple is recalling a batch of three-prong AC wall plug adapters. The company is aware of six incidents worldwide in which the adapters broke, creating a risk of electrical shock. As a precaution, Apple is allowing customers to exchange the potentially faulty plugs for a new version. It’s not clear, though, just how many […]