Gerber Technology has partnered with Hardwire, LLC, a manufacturer of protective armor, to produce face shields for medical professionals and first responders fighting COVID-19. With Gerber’s quick response, Hardwire is adding two new cutting machines and software to its existing multi-ply cutting systems, allowing it to produce tens of thousands of face shields per day.
“Within 24 hours of our first discussion with the Hardwire team, we had launched the production of the new machines,” said Mohit Uberoi, CEO of Gerber Technology. “We have a dedicated team organized to rapidly respond to requests to expand PPE production at existing PPE manufacturers as well as convert apparel and other manufacturers to PPE production with the technology, support and services they need.”
In order to maximize production, Hardwire is relying on the Gerber experts to successfully install two new Gerber Paragon® multi-ply cutting solutions with CutWorks® and added CutWorks to its existing machines in just a matter of weeks. Gerber’s Application Specialists helped Hardwire optimize its workflow. The partnership will be ongoing as the manufacturer continues to produce face shields for those that need them.
Gerber has created a PPE Task Force to help companies increase their production or transition into producing PPE by sharing best practices, offering support, and providing resources such as pattern data, cut files, markers, and tech packs for masks, technical suits, gowns and caps as well as sign and graphics templates such as labels. For more information, visit this website.
