FORMLABS, A DESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER OF 3-D PRINTING SYSTEMS, has announced the release of Dental LT Clear, the first long-term biocompatible resin in desktop 3-D printing for orthodontic applications for orthodontic devices.
Formlabs also released improvements to its Dental SG Resin, reducing print speeds for surgical guides by up to 50%.
The fastest Formlabs material to-date, according to the company, Dental LT Clear can be used to print splints and retainers in less than 50 minutes for a single unit. Full build platforms, with up to seven splints, can be completed in under two hours.
With the latest PreForm software update, Form 2 3-D printer users can also benefit from speed improvements in Formlabs’ Dental SG Resin. Single surgical guide prints will now be 50% faster, while full builds benefit from a 20% speed boost.
In addition to new product releases, Formlabs continues to grow via partnership and distribution deals with 3Shape and Henry Schein.
For more information and to request a free sample part, visit formlabs.com/request-sample-part.
