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News Release from: 3D Systems Europe | Subject: ProJet DP 3000 3D Production System
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 22 January 2008
3D printer provides dental models
Built in VisiJet DP 200 Material, the wax-ups have a smooth surface finish and can be cast or pressed with conventional techniques.
3D Systems' ProJet DP 3000 3D Production System is a 3D Printer that accurately, consistently and economically manufactures precision wax-ups for dental professionals The user of the ProJet DP Production System scans a model, designs a virtual wax-up using 3D software, then sends the data to the ProJet Production System to "print" wax-ups in layers
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The system can generate hundreds of units each cycle.
Built in VisiJet DP 200 Material, the wax-ups have a smooth surface finish and can be cast or pressed with conventional techniques.
The specially formulated material for dental applications is virtually ash-free and can be used with traditional laboratory waxes.
The printer's large build volume and optional part stacking and nesting capabilities enable unattended operation, suitable for high-volume production.
The open architecture allows file transfer from any open scanner on or off site.
Current material applications include full cast crowns, bridges, partial frameworks and full contour units to be pressed over metal and zirconia copings.
Other potential applications include the rapid production of surgical guides and models.
"We are delivering to dental labs a solution that gives them the ability to increase their productivity and improve the quality, consistency and delivery of their product", said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems' President and Chief Executive Officer.
"3D Systems is continuing to improve 3D modeling technology, responding to the growing demand for rapid and affordable dental services".
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