CLEAN : Airbus re-tools production lines to build COVID-19 ventilators

The video discusses the development and scaling of the ES O2 Ventilator as part of the Ventilator Challenge UK. It highlights the collaboration between companies like McClaren and Siemens, and the challenges of increasing production from a few dozen to 1500 units per week. The consortium's efforts have required significant personal sacrifices, but participants are motivated by the urgent need and the pride in contributing to a vital cause. The speaker reflects on the personal impact and the shift from routine work to a meaningful project.

What is the primary goal of the consortium involving McClaren and Siemens in the Ventilator Challenge UK?

• To develop a new type of ventilator

• To deliver ventilators to the NHS

• To reduce the cost of ventilators

• To train new engineers

What is the main challenge faced by the consortium at the Airbus facility?

• Scaling up production to 1500 units per week

• Training new staff

• Developing new technology

• Finding new suppliers

How has the production scale changed at the Airbus facility?

• From 100 to 500 units per week

• From a few tens to 1500 units per week

• From 200 to 1000 units per week

• From 50 to 200 units per week

What personal sacrifices have individuals in the consortium made?

• Working from home

• Giving up day jobs and disrupting family lives

• Taking unpaid leave

• Relocating to a new city

What is the emotional impact on individuals working in the consortium?

• They are frustrated with the workload

• They are eager to leave the project

• They are proud of their contributions

• They feel indifferent about their work