# Low-Cost Emergency Beds This Hospital Bed is Low-Cost and Easy to Assemble Without Tools By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-03-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergency-bed References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trienda-and-penda-corporation-collaborate-to-address-urgent-hospital-bed-shortage-due-to-covid-19-pandemic-301032576.html) & [trienda](https://www.trienda.com/hospital-bed-for-emergency-disaster-relief/) TriEnda and Penda came together to create an [emergency bed solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-hospital-bed) to prepare for shortages related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The low-cost Emergency & Disaster Relief Bed boasts a durable design that can be [easily assembled on-site without tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songmics-home-toolless-collection). Once assembled, the beds are easy to clean and thanks to their nesting design, they are [easy to store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1) when they are not needed for an urgent situation. In the weeks ahead, Penda will be transforming a large automotive facility near Madison, WI into a place where the Emergency & Disaster Relief Beds can be mass-produced. Ultimately, the collaborators are aiming to produce over 3,000 units per day in the next few weeks. Image Credit: TriEnda ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Emergency Relief Solutions:** There is a growing need for low-cost, easy-to-assemble emergency and disaster relief solutions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. - **Tool-less Assembly:** The trend towards tool-less assembly of products is growing as businesses look for ways to decrease assembly time and costs. - **Sustainable Material Use:** As eco-consciousness grows, the use of sustainable materials in product design, such as the Emergency & Disaster Relief Bed's durable design, is becoming more important for consumers and businesses alike. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Medical Supplies and Equipment:** The medical industry can benefit from developing low-cost, easy-to-assemble emergency bed solutions for disaster relief situations. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automotive manufacturing could explore diversifying products, such as emergency bed solutions, during times of decreased demand for vehicles. - **Home Furnishings and Decor:** The nesting design and tool-less assembly of the Emergency & Disaster Relief Bed could inspire innovations in sustainable and affordable home furnishing designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Medical Bed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-freedom-bed.md) - [Premium At-Home Hospital Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sondercare.md) - [Next-Generation Medical Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-medical-bed.md) - [Streamlined Function Bed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-bed.md) - [Safety-Boosting Senior Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwalu-alesso-bed.md) - [Modular Emergency Vehicles Proposals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-emergency-vehicles.md) - [Ready-to-Assemble Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/semi-exact.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [AI-Enhanced Medical Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-medicare-bed-20.md)