3D Systems develops system for 3D printing of orthodontic models

3D Systems’ orthodontic stacked printing system helps dental labs and clinics improve precision and increase productivity while reducing resource consumption.

3D Systems has introduced a digital manufacturing system for high-precision, vertical stacked 3D printing of orthodontic models. It comprises the company’s NextDent 5100 3D printer; NextDent model 2.0 material; and a proprietary, high-precision stacked build available in 3D Sprint software. With this system, dental labs and clinics can produce 30 orthodontic models in one print, with the potential to deliver 120 models in an eight-hour period depending on size and geometry.

The software is designed to prepare and optimize CAD data and then manage the additive manufacturing process. The new autostacking feature provides one-click automated preparation and placement of models on the build plate, including smart nesting and proprietary support structures.