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Carnegie Mellon Develops 10-Second COVID Test

Sensor is based on a structure of tiny gold electrodes that are 3D printed using Aerosol Jet process.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have developed a low-cost sensor that can identify COVID-19 antibodies in approximately 10 seconds.    The novel sensor is based on a special structure of tiny gold electrodes that are 3D printed using the Optomec Aerosol Jet process.    The technology would allow clinicians to instantly and accurately detect the COVID-19 antibodies due to the specific geometry and surface characteristics of the printed structure.    The low-cost sensor...

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