MIAMI, US: At its 3DNext summit in Miami, attended by over 250 dental professionals, SprintRay, a leader in dental 3D printing, unveiled its most significant innovation to date: the Midas 3D printer. It is poised not only to transform dental restoration fabrication but also to inspire an entirely new perspective on the future capabilities of 3D printing ..read more

KRAKOW, Poland: 3D-printing specialist EvoDent impressed dental professionals at KRAKDENT 2024 with its comprehensive range of hardware solutions and streamlined digital workflows. The company is committed to providing high-precision, high-speed and high-quality 3D–printing services, integrating the entire printing process into a single platform. EvoDent said its portfolio serves laboratories and clinics, catering for 3D-printing needs ranging from highly personalised desktop-level customisation to fully automated mass production.  ..read more

The Label Dent laboratory has a history of exploring new technologies in the pursuit of happy customers since its establishment in 2007, in Bordeaux in France, by François Tisserand and Simon Filaire. The laboratory initially specialised in fixed prostheses, utilising its expertise to create quality solutions for patients, but in 2010, owing to increasing demand from practitioners, expanded into removable restorations. This addition allowed the laboratory to better meet the diverse needs of dentists and solidify its reputation in the field. Recognising the advancements in technology and the im ..read more

SINGAPORE: This is an exciting time for 3D printing and dentistry. Earlier this year, Asiga launched two new 3D printers, the Max 2 and the Ultra, which are currently on display at IDEM Singapore. The Max 2 is a significantly updated version of its hugely popular MAX printer, having received a major packaging upgrade and a remarkable new user interface. The Ultra, however, has positioned itself as one of the most advanced dental 3D printer available on the market today ..read more

LONG BEACH, Calif., US: In the dynamic field of orthodontics, the advent of clear aligners has marked a significant leap forward, marrying aesthetics with functionality to offer patients an appealing alternative to fixed appliances. A new comprehensive review delves into the burgeoning realm of 3D-printing technology and its use in the fabrication of aligners. For dental professionals striving to stay abreast of cutting-edge research and developments, the peer-reviewed synopsis provides an insightful overview, encapsulating the evolution, methodologies and future prospects of aligner technolog ..read more

PERUGIA, Italy: In recent years, the landscape of dental prosthesis fabrication has seen a significant shift with the advent of additive manufacturing technologies. This innovative approach has not only revolutionised design and manufacturing processes, but also introduced a plethora of new polymer materials tailored for dental applications ..read more

As a certified dental technician, I have worked in, managed and owned several laboratories around the world. This has exposed me to many different analogue, digital and crossover techniques. Even though digital technology has been widely available in our industry for over two decades, the uptake and trust in this technology are still fairly low compared with analogue methods. Even if digital technology is available in a clinic or laboratory, the knowledge of it is often limited. Knowing the benefits and limitations and especially how to operate the technology as efficiently as possible are key ..read more

FRANKFURT, Germany: Formnext, a premier global showcase for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing, is gearing up for its tenth anniversary celebration, which is scheduled to take place from 19 to 22 November at Messe Frankfurt. The organisers expect to host over 850 exhibitors and to attract more than 32,000 visitors ..read more

HELSINKI, Finland: Planmeca is thrilled to announce a strategic cooperation with BEGO, a renowned pioneer of CAD/CAM technology with more than 20 years of experience in the field of 3D printing. The combined expertise of both companies has made it possible for the cutting-edge materials developed by BEGO for printing dental restorations to be successfully validated for the Planmeca Creo C5 dental 3D printer ..read more

GUANGZHOU, China: From 3 to 6 March, UnionTech, an experienced global leader in stereolithography, made a significant appearance with its new fully automated 3D printer EvoDent D300 at Dental South China. The machine utilises digital light processing (DLP) 3D-printing technology and is designed for large and medium-sized denture processing factories, targeting restoration and implant model applications ..read more