Electronics manufacturing company Adafruit has seen a 90% plunge in sales during the coronavirus pandemic, but it's been able to overhaul its operations to build medical supplies for crisis relief

Adafruit, a manufacturing company based in New York City founded by engineer Limor Fried, is building face shields, ventilator support, and more.

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Electronics manufacturing company Adafruit has seen a 90% plunge in sales during the coronavirus pandemic, but it's been able to overhaul its operations to build medical supplies for crisis relief Adafruit, a manufacturing company based in New York City founded by engineer Limor Fried, is building face shields, ventilator support, and more. Read More »

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