ClearCaps is one of Europe’s leading clear aligner brands, founded in Berlin, Germany in 2016 by now Chief Unbrace Officer, Jesse Bartels. When Jesse was looking to expand ClearCaps’ fleet of 3D printers, there were two criteria more important than any others: ease of maintenance, and the scalability of the technology. Today, Structo’s Mask Stereolithography (MSLA)-powered 3D printers forms an integral part of the Berlin company’s cutting-edge manufacturing facilities.
“We always strive to be at the forefront of the latest technology to help us deliver superior treatment outcomes,“ explains Jesse. ClearCaps also uses state-of-the-art 3D software for treatment planning and tracking of its cases. “To meet our high quality, high volume manufacturing requirements, we look for a printer that can deliver the throughput we require over time as we rapidly increase our production volumes. When we came across Structo’s impressive MSLA technology more than 2 years ago, we decided to get on board.“
With a large build platform, Structo’s latest dental 3D printer, the DentaForm is capable of printing up to 10 clear aligner moulds in 30 minutes, a throughput rate that is ideal for large volume clear aligner manufacturing. “We are now printing around 250 models every 24 hours cycle. To know that the MSLA printers can handle that volume and still have room for more, that helps us scale our manufacturing and expand our market reach rapidly,“ adds Jesse.
“We want to make sure that we continue to help companies like ClearCaps deliver superior treatment outcomes by providing 3D printing solutions that are cost effective, easy to maintain and able to deliver the production volumes needed,“ Dhruv Sahgal says. “Working with leading aligner brands helps us understand the growing needs of aligner manufactures and helps Structo bring solutions to support those needs”. The clear aligner market has been expanding at a rapid pace, seeing double digit growth annually and ClearCaps is poised to make a significant mark with their state of the art manufacturing facilities. “Looking at the way the industry is growing, we are projected for significant growth in the coming years. With the help of Structo, we will continue to deliver superior product offerings the market needs. We are barely scratching the surface at the moment,“ adds Jesse.
To learn more about Structo’s 3D printers for clear aligner manufacturing, please visit our Blog on digital dentistry.
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SINGAPORE, February 19, 2018 – Structo, a dental 3D printing solutions provider today unveiled their latest dental 3D printer, the Structo Velox, a revolutionary new desktop 3D printer that will forever change the landscape of dental 3D printing. The Velox comes with integrated autonomous post-processing features that allow dental professionals to go from designed appliance to printed part at the push of a button.
Traditionally, automation of 3D printing and post-processes is only accessible to the largest of dental laboratories with heavy capital expenditure. “While we do provide custom automated manufacturing solutions to labs that operate at this scale, we saw a clear need to develop a solution that brings that level of automation into dental practices,” said Huub van Esbroeck, Founder at Structo.
Structo Velox is the first desktop 3D printer that features a patented fully autonomous post processing system to streamline the appliance manufacturing process in dental practices. The Velox system comprises 3 stages – Print, Wash and Cure – on a rotating carousel, fitting all these functions into one single low-footprint automated system. The Velox further features Structo’s new pre-processing service called AutoPrint, a cloud service to which the user simply uploads an STL file, after which the nesting, supporting and slicing are taken care of – and the printer can start automatically without requiring any further user intervention.
“This revolutionary new 3D printer will allow dental professionals to seamlessly go from intra oral scan to final printed part, making this a true industry game changer, “explains Dhruv Sahgal, Head of Business Development at Structo.
In terms of materials management, the Velox employs a single-use cartridge-based system that allows for easy material management and storage. With its wide range of materials available, the Velox is capable of printing everything from models and surgical guides to denture bases and temporaries, allowing it to be used for nearly all dental applications, from orthodontics to prosthetics, and from temporary restorations to fully guided implant cases.
The Velox, alongside Structo’s existing range of dental 3D printing solutions completes their portfolio covering both dental laboratories and practices, solidifying its position as a true dental 3D printing solutions provider in the industry.
The Structo Velox 3D printer will make its debut at the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) Midwinter Meeting 2018 (Booth 4536) at McCormick Place West, Chicago from 22-24 February 2018. For further information, please visit www.structo3d.com.
Structo is also seeking distribution partners in the United States. Interested parties can email sales@structo3d.com for more information.
About Structo 3D
Structo is a Singapore-based dental 3D printing solutions provider. We design, develop and build 3D printers tailored for dental applications using our unique proprietary MSLA technology. With MSLA, Structo’s 3D printers are able to achieve speeds much higher than conventional SLA printers and are revolutionising the field of digital dentistry with higher throughput and lower costs, all without compromising on print quality. Alongside our dental 3D printers, we also build control systems and software, and formulate our own photopolymer materials tailored specifically to each use-case in a range of dental 3D printing applications.
For more information, visit www.structo3d.com.
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Jonathan Lim
Marketing Manager
Structo 3D
Email : press@structo3d.com
Leuven, Belgium – September 20, 2017 – Materialise (NASDAQ: MTLS), leading provider of 3D printing software and services, and Structo, a Singapore-based dental 3D printing solutions provider, announced the launch of Structo PrintWorks Pro. The software is a customized version of Materialise Magics Print and is aimed at simplifying 3D print file preparation for dental professionals using Structo’s Mask Stereolithography (MSLA) dental 3D printers.
Structo’s proprietary Mask Stereolithography (MSLA) 3D printers are tailored for dental applications and have been widely accepted by the dental industry with an install base in 4 continents worldwide. The strategic collaboration with Materialise aims to develop custom software solutions that streamline the entire 3D printing process to facilitate the widespread adoption of digital dentistry. This long-term collaboration has already seen the launch of the Structo Build Processor in 2015 and Structo’s PrintWorks software last year.
With the new PrintWorks Pro software, which includes features of Materialise Magics and Materialise Build Processor, users will experience an improved and streamlined process in 3D print file preparation in their 3D printing workflow. They can print the models as designed with less data preparation efforts and lower build failure risk. The available features of Materialise Magics enable semi-automatic support generation, reducing support removal time by up to 82% compared to conventional software. It also provides the user with access to a wide range of repair, editing and build check tools. The Build Processor allows for unmatched slicing speed and accuracy, material-specific print profiles, unique slice-based processing algorithms that can handle the most complex files, and flexible export formats. Thanks to its improved performance, users can print more detailed and accurate parts.
“We are proud to contribute towards the advancement of digital dentistry together with our partner, Structo. By streamlining the 3D printing workflow for dental professionals with a customized version of Materialise Magics Print, the learning curve for adoption of the technology is reduced, making digital dentistry more accessible to a wider audience. PrintWorks Pro is user-friendly, intuitive and fast and users will experience an overall improved performance. That’s why Materialise is positioned as providing the backbone to the 3D printing industry; it’s all about empowering our partners to create better 3D printing applications and improve overall accessibility to the technology,” states Stefaan Motte, Vice President Materialise Software.
“Our applications-based approach to product development shows that we put our customers at the forefront of our priority. We always strive to provide an integrated workflow to simplify the adoption of digital dentistry in the industry. By further strengthening our partnership with Materialise with the launch of PrintWorks Pro, we are confident that we can provide a seamless customer experience from file preparation to printing on our systems,” explains Huub van Esbroeck, Founder at Structo.
Through this collaboration, Structo will also join the “powered by Materialise” program. This program unites leaders of the 3D printing industry into Materialise’s extensive eco-system of partners, and allows them to exchange their knowledge, share ideas and bring the 3D printing experience of the AM community to the next level.
About Materialise
Materialise incorporates more than 25 years of 3D printing experience into a range of software solutions and 3D printing services, which together form the backbone of 3D printing technologies. Materialise’s open and flexible solutions enable players in a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, automotive, aerospace, art and design, and consumer goods, to build innovative 3D printing applications that aim to make the world a better and healthier place. Headquartered in Belgium, with branches worldwide, Materialise combines the largest group of software developers in the industry with one of the largest 3D printing facilities in the world. For additional information, please visit: www.materialise.com.
About Structo
Structo is a Singapore-based dental 3D printing solutions provider. We design, develop and build 3D printers tailored for dental applications using our unique proprietary MSLA technology. With MSLA, Structo’s 3D printers are able to achieve speeds much higher than conventional SLA printers and are revolutionizing the field of digital dentistry with higher throughput and lower costs, all without compromising on print quality. Developed alongside our dental 3D printers, Structo also formulates our own photopolymer materials tailored specifically for each unique use case scenarios in dental applications. For more information please visit: www.structo3d.com
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SINGAPORE, July 20, 2017 – Structo, a Singapore-based dental 3D printing solutions provider, announced today an exciting new partnership with renowned distributor Dental Axess. The agreement involves the distribution of Structo’s MSLA-equipped 3D printers in the region of North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand and will allow Structo’s customers to gain access to high quality customer service and after sales support.
This partnership is built upon the vision of Dental Axess to be the trusted alliance for their customers and Structo as a global 3D printing dental solutions provider. With Dental Axess onboard, Structo’s reach now extends across four continents, namely Asia, Australia, Europe and North America.
“We are thrilled to partner with Dental Axess to tap into their distribution network. We are confident that with their background, expertise and vast experience in the various regions, this partnership will bring more value to our customers,” says Huub van Esbroeck, one of Structo’s founders. “We are committed to provide consistently excellent customer experience and this effort has been designed to further that commitment by improving customers’ access to Structo’s technology and support in local languages,” he adds.
Dental Axess provides the European, North American, Australian and New Zealand markets with a wide range of digital and prosthetic dental solutions. The company, based in Sydney, Australia; Quebec, Canada and Zürich, Switzerland is an independent distributor and integrator of CAD/CAM systems for all major dental indications.
“Dental Axess is excited to have been appointed as a distributor for Structo in the markets that we are currently operating. There has been an increasing demand for high speed, high throughput dental 3D printers and we look forward to integrating their products into our portfolio. Structo products’ innovative design and proprietary technology is the ideal solution for our clients,” says Per Claesson, Director of Corporate Strategy and Development at Dental Axess.
About Structo 3D
Structo is a Singapore-based dental 3D printing solutions provider. We design, develop and build 3D printers tailored for dental applications using our unique proprietary MSLA technology. With MSLA, Structo’s 3D printers are able to achieve speeds much higher than conventional SLA printers and are revolutionising the field of digital dentistry with higher throughput and lower costs, all without compromising on print quality. Alongside our dental 3D printers, we also build control systems and software, and formulate our own photopolymer materials tailored specifically to each use-case in a range of dental 3D printing applications.
For more information, visit www.structo3d.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jonathan Lim
Marketing Manager
Structo 3D
Email : press@structo3d.com
About Dental Axess
Dental Axess provides the European, North American, Australian and New Zealand markets with a wide range of digital and prosthetic dental solutions. The company, based in Sydney, Australia; Quebec, Canada and Zürich, Switzerland is an independent distributor and integrator of CAD/CAM systems and laser dentistry for all major dental indications.
For more information, visit www.dentalaxess.com
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Belinda Muggleton
Director Sales and Marketing
Dental Axess
Email: Belinda.muggleton@dentalaxess.com
SINGAPORE, May 5, 2017 – Structo, a Singapore-based dental 3D printing solutions provider, announced distribution partnership with Techceram – one of the industry’s leading resellers of CAD/CAM solutions. The agreement came into effect in April 2017, and will allow Techceram to offer the full range of Structo products to its UK community.
“We are very happy to have Techceram as our UK distributor. Their demonstrated expertise and knowledge of customers in the UK provide a great fit for our solutions,” says Huub van Esbroeck, one of Structo’s founders. “We have identified Europe as a key market for Structo and I am looking forward to seeing how this partnership can improve on ground support for our customers,” he adds.
Techceram is one of the biggest distributors of CAD/CAM solutions in the UK. The company owns a high tech laboratory supplying the latest ceramic polymer and metallic restoration options to over 200 laboratories across the country. Techceram also supplies the latest ‘Open System’ equipment to laboratories to enable them to offer full in-house services, ranging across milling machines, scanners and furnaces, all complemented by training, service contracts and engineer support
This partnership marks Structo’s further expansion into the European market and demonstrates their focus on rapidly growing their global presence. Having just launched their latest MSLA-equipped DentaForm printer, one which can print up to 50 microns accuracy at record speeds, Structo is confident that their application-based approach to product development will significantly benefit the adoption of digital dentistry in the region.
“Structo’s products provide a powerful combination of market leading speed and accuracy, and we believe that our established presence in the UK will be a good platform for their further growth here,” claims Richard Buckle, Director at Techceram. “Joining this partnership not only increases our product offerings but also extends the commitment we have made to our customers to bring them the latest technology and complete solutions,” he adds.
Techceram will be exhibiting their products at the upcoming Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) 2017 at Birmingham UK, from May 12th to 13th. Visitors who would like to get a hands-on experience with Structo’s OrthoForm orthodontic 3D printer can visit their booth G01, adjacent to the DTS lecture theatre at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham.
Techceram will also be running a keynote titled “Turnkey Digital Labs” with a panel of experts across the digital workflow at DTS. There will be 2 sessions, the first being on May 12th at 11.30am and the second on May 13th at 3.00pm. The panel will discuss the challenges of selecting digital solutions that meet both lab and clinical needs and how open integration enables growth.
About Structo 3D
Structo is a Singapore-based dental 3D printing solutions provider. We design, develop and build 3D printers tailored for dental applications using our unique proprietary MSLA technology. With MSLA, Structo’s 3D printers are able to achieve speeds much higher than conventional SLA printers and are revolutionising the field of digital dentistry with higher throughput and lower costs, all without compromising on print quality. Alongside our dental 3D printers, we also build control systems and software, and formulate our own photopolymer materials tailored specifically to each use-case in a range of dental 3D printing applications.
For more information, visit www.structo3d.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Structo 3D
Jonathan Lim
Marketing Manager
Structo 3D
Email: press@structo3d.com
About Techceram Limited
Founded in 1996, Techceram supplies ceramic substructures for over 200 dental laboratories in the UK. The company developed and patented a unique flame spray process to manufacture alumina single unit ceramic substructures, which subsequently had Techceram Flex-Al dental porcelain applied to make dental restorations such as crowns, onlays and veneers. Techceram also supplies the latest ‘Open System’ equipment to laboratories to enable them to offer full in-house services, ranging across milling machines, scanners and furnaces, all complemented by service contracts and engineer support.
For more information, visit www.techceram.com.
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Techceram Limited
Jonathan Rayfield
Director
Techceram Limited
Email: Jonathanrayfield@techceram.com
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2017 – Glidewell Dental, industry-leading provider of dental products, high-quality restorations and laboratory services based in Newport Beach, California, announced today its expanded partnership with Structo, a Singapore-based dental 3D printing solutions provider, with an investment in two of Structo’s newly launched DentaForm 3D printers.
After running three Structo OrthoForm printers in production over the last year, Glidewell has decided to further integrate Structo’s Mask Stereolithography (MSLA) technology-equipped printers in order to expand the company’s production capabilities. By adding two of the newly released DentaForm printers, Glidewell Dental is now operating a total of five Structo machines in its production facilities.
“Structo’s unique MSLA technology is just the type of innovation the industry needs,” said David Leeson, director of engineering at Glidewell Dental. “We are very excited to continue this partnership with Structo and improve our production efficiency by adopting the newly launched DentaForm 3D printer.”
After a comprehensive evaluation of their expanding production needs, Glidewell Dental purchased two DentaForm 3D printers instead of a larger number of printers from a competing manufacturer, favoring Structo’s high throughput capabilities. “Operating two of Structo’s new printers is not only sufficient to replace a number of our existing printers, but also allows us to increase capacity overall,” added Leeson, who mentioned that they foresee further expansion with more DentaForm printers in the second half of this year.
The Structo DentaForm is capable of printing up to 30 dental models in approximately 90 minutes. Having just launched in February at the Association of Orthodontists Singapore Congress, Structo continues to make waves in the industry by partnering with the world’s largest dental laboratory.
“Despite being halfway across the world in Singapore, we are extremely pleased with the support provided by the entire team at Structo,” said Cory Kolb, head of support at Glidewell Dental. “We are constantly in touch with their engineering team to exchange ideas and provide feedback, which is crucial in ensuring that our machines constantly operate at an optimum level.”
“Having one of the leading dental labs in the world place its trust in our technology shows that our solution is addressing a very critical need in digital dentistry. David and his team have been providing us with a lot of feedback that has contributed to new features and design elements of the DentaForm printer. We are really excited to continue this partnership with Glidewell to help them expand their capacity,” added Huub van Esbroeck, one of Structo’s founders.
About Structo 3D
Structo is a Singapore-based dental 3D printing solutions provider. Using unique proprietary MSLA technology, Structo designs, develops and builds 3D printers tailored for dental applications. With MSLA, Structo’s 3D printers are able to achieve speeds much higher than conventional SLA printers and are revolutionizing the field of digital dentistry with higher throughput and lower costs — all without compromising on print quality. Alongside dental 3D printers, Structo builds control systems and software, and formulates its own photopolymer materials tailored specifically to each use in a range of dental 3D printing applications.
For more information, visit structo3d.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jonathan Lim
Marketing Manager
Structo 3D
Email: press@structo3d.com
About Glidewell Dental
Glidewell Dental is a privately owned corporation that has more than 45 years of history as a provider of dental products, high-quality restorations and laboratory services to worldwide dental professionals. Its CAD/CAM processing capabilities are recognized as among the most advanced in the industry. Glidewell Dental is an industry leader thanks to its innovative dental technology, experienced R&D department, and dedication to providing free or affordable clinical and technical education to promote industry growth.
To view the large selection of Glidewell Dental clinical videos, CE courses, and products and services, visit glidewelldental.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Mike Cash
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Glidewell Dental
Email: mail@glidewelldental.com
SINGAPORE, February 24, 2017 — Structo, a Singapore-based dental 3D printing solutions provider unveiled their latest dental 3D printer, the Structo DentaForm today at the Association of Orthodontists Singapore (AOSC) 2017 show at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
Following the success of the Structo OrthoForm with a global install base of 4 continents launched just last year, Structo expands its range of application-specific 3D printers with the Structo DentaForm that is capable of printing at 50 micrometers (x/y) accuracy.
“We are revolutionizing digital dentistry by breaking through the speed limits of 3D printers today. The Structo DentaForm will open up a whole new range of dental applications that can now work with our lightning-fast Mask Stereolithography (MSLA) technology,” said Huub van Esbroeck, one of Structo’s founders.
With a large build platform measuring 200x150mm, the Structo DentaForm is designed to print highly accurate precision models for the fitting of crowns and bridges in the area of restorative dentistry. Users can now print full arches and quadrants that are extremely precise with reproducible fit at a high throughput.
“Customers who have experienced the speed of MSLA through the OrthoForm have been asking for a higher resolution solution for the printing of precisions models. Today we are excited and proud to bring that solution to market with the DentaForm,” claims Dhruv Sahgal, Structo’s Head of Business Development and Sales.
Visitors who would like to get a hands-on experience with Structo’s dental 3D printers can visit their booth (A10) at the Association of Orthodontists Singapore (AOSC) 2017 conference and trade show (www. aoscongress.com) at Level 4, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from 24-26 Feb 2017.
Structo will also be exhibiting its solutions at the upcoming International Dental Show (IDS) 2017 (www.ids-cologne.de) taking place in Cologne, Germany on 21-25 March 2017. Visitors who are interested can visit their booth (F62) at Hall 2.1.
About Structo 3D
Structo is a Singapore-based dental 3D printing solutions provider. We design, develop and build 3D printers tailored for dental applications using our unique proprietary MSLA technology. With MSLA, Structo’s 3D printers are able to achieve speeds much higher than conventional SLA printers and are revolutionising the field of digital dentistry with higher throughput and lower costs, all without compromising on print quality. Alongside our dental 3D printers, we also build control systems and software, and formulate our own photopolymer materials tailored specifically to each use-case in a range of dental 3D printing applications.
For more information, visit www.structo3d.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jonathan Lim
Marketing Manager
Structo 3D
Email : press@structo3d.com
Aligned with its constant effort to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing, Structo has been looking into potential opportunities for future 3D printing applications. With its patented Mask Stereolithography (MSLA) technology that enables high throughput and large built volume, the company is currently solely focused on developing solutions specifically for the area of digital dentistry. With major developments in healthcare applications, the 3D bioprinting space has garnered much attention in recent times. The global 3D bioprinting market is expected to reach USD 1.82 billion by 2022, according to reports by Grand View Research Inc. Setting the relevant building blocks in place today, Structo will be well-positioned to lead the industry as it ventures into validating strategic progress in the field.
Concept schematic of 3D tissue models from 3D bioprinting of hydrogels
As part of this collaboration, Structo aims to achieve ‘design to target solutions’ with a versatile fabrication technique that would address the growing necessity for a high throughput method for 3D cell patterning at the micrometer scale for a broad range of biomedical engineering applications. With the potential to address several critical challenges in the current tissue engineering paradigm, 3D bioprinting holds promise to a new age of complex fabrication of micro- and macro-scale biological systems.
With the 100 micron x/y resolution, the OrthoForm was well received by Orthodontic labs, Orthodontists, Implantologists and labs with large scale production. The industry was most excited by the high throughput of printable arches for aligners or custom trays which Structo’s MSLA technology enables. Where as most dental printers on the market focus on high resolution, they often suffer from small build platforms and low throughput. Structo takes the cake in less precise, high production applications in dental.
Many asked if the OrthoForm had a higher resolution option (50 micron x/y) for printing of precision models and crowns & bridges, to which we said “not yet.”
Stay tuned to our developments in this space.
The show was well attended from business and individuals from around the world (from Argentina to Iran!). Notably, our RapidForm garnered lots of attention amongst the service bureaus and other manufacturers. Compliments on the design, build volume and speed were hardly sparse. Apart from answering questions to prospective buyers and curious bystanders, the show gave the whole Structo team a well earned break from all the hard work we’ve put in into making these printers.
Overall the show was well organized by the Inside 3D team, and attracted a good crowd. The speakers were interesting and informed, highlighting all the trends and sharing all the new technologies revolutionizing the industry. A surprising amount of individuals who were new to 3D printing attended just to soak up the vibrant atmosphere.
The dental industry is poised to grow in it’s digital capabilities making Structo’s suite of dental services along with the OrthoForm a seamless entry point into replacing traditional methods of mold making and milling.
The event’s speakers were brought a wide variety of experiences using 3D printing, from direct teeth printing to dental guides and metal printing for jaw surgery. No doubt this was one of the more exciting conferences for the 3D printing industry with other 3D printing manufacturers also showcasing their capabilities. We look forward to serving the dental industry and continuously provide turn-key solutions for all aspects of the industry.
Through the partnership, Structo’s customers can expect software solutions from Materialise to boost their efficiency and reduce lead-times, resulting in increased productivity throughout the entire 3D Printing process.
Exploring the applications of ultra-rapid Additive Manufacturing in the construction industry, Structo is exhibiting in collaboration with 3D Matters Pte Ltd, Singapore’s leading 3D Printing service provider. This joint effort aims to allow players in architecture, construction and engineering to experience a smooth introduction to 3D Printing, through the use of prototyping services at 3D Matters for first-time users, and the option to acquire a Structo printer system for more experienced users.
3D Matters is one of the longest established Additive Manufacturers in Southeast Asia with a strong track record of helping clients enter and grow their 3D printing needs. The company was started by Mark Lim and Hayden Tay in 2012 and is now in its next wave of growth developing a one-stop shop to support clients through all stages of their 3D printing journey from diagnostic and consulting, to design capture, right through to printing and finishing.
Adding a Structo printer to its machine portfolio will help 3D Matters in delivering polymer resin prints with more than 10X faster turnaround, allowing overnight printing of large parts that would previously have taken as long as several days to manufacture.