Three things to know:
1. WaveCel transitioned from producing bicycle helmets to face shields, and has manufactured 15,000 of the personal protective equipment so far.
2. Legacy Health, a nonprofit hospital founded in 1989, ordered several face shields, which cost $50 for a set of 10.
3. WaveCel has the capacity to accelerate production to between 30,000 and 50,000 face shields per week.
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