Fight against COVID-19: DA Design Automation in the UK doubles its aluminium components production for medical equipment

Lancashire-based precision engineering firm DA Design Automation has boosted up its production of key equipment used by the NHS in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic.

The company is has been a specialist in machinery design and build and has begun to produce hundreds of headbands for face shields, a crucial piece of PPE for healthcare workers.

The firm has also more than doubled its production of aluminium components used in bedside hoists, which frees up NHS capacity by enabling patients to be treated at home. DA Design Automation manufactures the chassis and mounting hooks for the portable hoist system that is used by hospitals and in care homes and care facilities.

The company has been the key supplier of the parts since 2018, but order volumes have doubled since the lockdown.

John Morris, director at DA Design Automation said: “We are delighted to be doing our part in the ongoing effort to keep the British public safe from coronavirus and to take care of those who have fallen ill.”

“The NHS is a fantastic organization and all at DA Design Automation are proud to be involved in assisting them to carry out their incredible work."

"Social distance has forced us all to adopt new working methods, yet there are upsides. Taking advantage of conference calling and ‘Zoom' meetings have improved the company's turnaround of new parts - decisions just get made faster."

The company has grown to become a UK-wide supplier of precision engineering expertise, serving all manufacturing sectors.