In the rapidly evolving world of dental manufacturing, it’s tempting to fixate on how fast a 3D printer can spit out parts. But as the new piece from PRIMANTE3D highlights, what really determines productivity is the entire workflow – especially those critical post-printing steps.
In the latest PRIMANTE3D Dental Segment, Alain Marion, from PostProcess Technologies, was interviewed to talk about the need for an automated, user-friendly post-processing solution that was purpose built for the dental sector.
Why Automation Matters in Dental Post-Processing
For many dental labs, cleaning and finishing 3D printed parts has long been a manual, messy, and time-consuming process. Traditional methods, like isopropyl alcohol baths (IPA), not only limit throughput but also create safety and environmental challenges. Automated post-processing systems from PostProcess eliminates these bottlenecks, delivering consistent, high-quality results at scale.
Key Benefits of Automated PostProcess Solutions
- Increased Throughput – Automated systems handle large volumes with uniform results, dramatically reducing turnaround time.
- Superior Consistency – Every part is finished to the same standard, ensuring the precision and quality dental professionals rely on.
- Reduced Manual Labor – Automation frees technicians from repetitive, labor-intensive tasks, allowing them to focus on higher-value work.
- Safer, More Sustainable Operations – Eliminate harsh chemicals like IPA to create a safer and cleaner workplace.
- Innovative Technology for the Future – Systems like the DEMI X 200 Plus and the DEMI X 520 are engineered to scale with evolving resin materials and production demands.
PostProcess Dental Resin Removal Solutions
The DEMI X 520 is a high-volume, IPA-free resin cleaning system ideal for dental applications. With an operator time of just around two minutes and cycle times as fast as ten minutes to clean 150 dental models, it delivers dramatic labor savings with consistent results. This innovative full-stack solution combines cutting-edge technology, intelligent software, and specially formulated chemistry to optimize post-printing workflow, reducing IPA and the need for manual resin cleaning.
Powerful all-in-one dental solution, the DEMI X 200 Plus is designed for smaller-scale dental labs where footprint and space is key. Offering a compact, all-in-one solution for resin removal, the DEMI X 200 Plus consolidates cleaning, rinsing, drying, and curing into a single automated process, delivering finished parts in under 30 minutes. The result is reduced manual handling, improved consistency, and a more streamlined workflow.
A Complete Workflow Advantage
As Alain Marion explains in the article, the true key to productivity isn’t just faster printing – it’s a fully-optimized workflow from print to finished part. That’s why more dental manufacturers are investing in automation that ensures each stage of production delivers speed, safety, and repeatability.
Explore the full story here:
5 Days Around Dental 3D Printing: What post-processing solutions are available for 3D Printed dental devices?
5 Jours Autour de l’impression 3D dentaire : Quelles solutions de post-traitement pour les dispositifs dentaires imprimés en 3D ?