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EnvisionTEC and uLab Systems Team Up to Simplify Digital Orthodontics With Integrated Solution
EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of desktop and full-production 3D printers and materials, and uLab Systems, a creator of aligner planning software, are proud to announce a strategic partnership to simplify aligner planning and production for orthodontic professionals. Both companies will be exhibiting at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) 119th Annual Session and will be offering an exclusive hardware and software bundle to celebrate their collaboration.
uLab software imports patient 3D digital scans and allows orthodontists to develop a movement plan chairside in as little as 10 minutes. The software then exports a file to 3D print a dental model to create aligner trays and retainers.
uLab originally validated EnvisionTEC’s Vida and Micro XL 3D printers in early 2018 and worked closely with EnvisionTEC to validate EnvisionTEC’s now best-selling 3D printer, the Envision One cDLM prior to its release at the beginning of this year.
“We were attracted to the speed and ease of use of the Envision One,” said Charlie Wen, Chief Technological Officer and President of uLab Systems, “It will allow our customers the ability to easily transfer their cases directly to a powerful 3D printing solution capable of printing 6 horseshoe arches for clear aligners in 15 minutes. Providing the highest quality patient care is now faster and more streamlined.”
The two companies went beyond the validation and worked on simplifying the integration, including a one-touch functionality that will allow clinicians to move from the planning software directly to the 3D printer with the touch of a button. Scheduled for an upcoming software update, this one-touch integration will complement the Envision One’s user-friendly interface.
“From the very earliest development plans for the Envision One, our goal was to make fast production effortless,” said Al Siblani, Chief Executive Officer of EnvisionTEC. “The Envision One has an exceptionally friendly UI, but without an equally friendly treatment planning software, adoption was still limited to those orthodontists already familiar with digital orthodontics. This collaboration allows for an intuitive experience throughout the entire process and we are excited to see what this means for the orthodontic industry as a whole.”
About EnvisionTEC
EnvisionTEC is a leading global provider of professional-grade 3D printing solutions. Founded in 2002 with its pioneering commercial DLP printing technology, EnvisionTEC now sells a variety of printer configurations based on six distinct technologies that build objects from digital design files. The company’s premium 3D printers serve a variety of medical, professional and industrial markets, and are valued for precision, surface quality, functionality and speed. EnvisionTEC’s intellectual property includes more than 140 pending and granted patents. Learn more at EnvisionTEC.com.
About uLab Systems
uLab is led by entrepreneurs and technologists committed to serving the orthodontic community and their patients by giving control back to orthodontists. uLab Systems is located in Redwood City, CA and was founded in 2015 by Charlie Wen and Amir Abolfathi.
Lino & Desktop Metal sign Partner Agreement
LINO, the leading system integrator company in Athens Greece, active in 3D printing world with its member of the group Lino3D, announces its new partner agreement and cooperation
with Desktop Metal Company for the sales & support of Desktop Metal’s metal 3D printing systems in the region. Desktop Metal, Inc., based in Burlington, Massachusetts, is accelerating the transformation of manufacturing with end-to-end metal 3D printing solutions. Founded in 2015 by leaders in advanced manufacturing, metallurgy, and robotics, the company is addressing
the unmet challenges of speed, cost, and quality to make metal 3D printing an essential tool for engineers and manufacturers around the world.
In 2017, Desktop Metal was selected as one of the world’s 30 most promising Technology Pioneers by World Economic Forum; named to MIT Technology Review’s list of 50 Smartest Companies; and recognized among the most important innovations in engineering in Popular Science’s “2017 Best of What’s New.” Lino S.A. develops and distributes integrated (complete) printing solutions, of two and three dimensions, which consist of equipment, applications, consumables and services for professionals in the market of printed communication, with an emphasis on innovative digital printing technologies and systems finishing. The company is active in region of Southeast Europe.
Massivit 3D Launches New Versatile Massivit 1800 Pro 3D Printing Solution
Massivit 1800 Pro, unveiled today at Shanghai APPPEXPO 2019, demonstrates new realms in large-format 3D dynamic creativity, cost-effectiveness, and convenience
Lod, Israel, March 5 2019 – Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, the leading provider of large format 3D printing solutions, has expanded its portfolio of solutions with the new Massivit 1800 Pro that offers brand-new features including a ground-breaking, patented Variable Resolution capability, new advancements optimizing durability and resolution, and remote-operation options to significantly enhance operation efficiency & convenience.
Designed to maximize production cost effectiveness, quality and flexibility, the Massivit 1800 Pro is receiving its world premiere at Shanghai International Ad & Sign Technology & Equipment Exhibition (APPPEXPO 2019) today and will be showcased at Fespa Global Print Expo in Munich, May 14-17
The Massivit 1800 Pro brings to the market a patented Variable Resolution capability that can be predefined via the printer’s Massivit SMART Pro software to allow a change of print mode (resolution level and layer thickness) on the fly during the printing of a model, according to the varying requirements of different model section. In addition, a new Mega Quality resolution mode allows for faster, high-quality printing of large objects, optimizing gel consumption and printing time. These two new features enable an even more cost-effective production process.
An all-new, remote-operation capability has been developed allowing users to operate the printer and monitor printing progress remotely via a tablet, as well as directly contact Massivit 3D’s responsive customer support and service team if needed.
Uptime is maximized by simple, automated maintenance procedures that are triggered according to collected data, as well as customizable priorities for preventative maintenance.
Designed to serve the visual communication, entertainment, concept prototyping, and interior design arenas, the Massivit 1800 Pro 3D Printer produces super-sized, captivating signage, displays, and props at high speed, high resolution, and with perfect repeatability.
This new addition joins the Massivit 1800 Flagship 3D Printer and the Massivit 1500 Exploration 3D Printer in a portfolio developed to support print service providers as they expand their business into new markets with high quality 3D printing capabilities.
“The Massivit 1800 Pro is the next generation of large format 3D printers with enhanced efficiency, flexibility and control,” stated Amir Veresh, VP of Marketing and Business Development. “Its all-new Mega Quality mode, Variable Resolution capability, and remote monitoring offer cost effective and reliable production and repeatability.
To see the Massivit 1800 Pro in action, drop by Booth A0415, Hall 3 at Shanghai APPPEXPO, March 5 to 8 and find out how it can transform your print production capabilities.
Durst Tau 330 RSC for Artion Soulakos
Investment in Cutting Edge Technology for Top Quality and Speed
Durst Tau 330 RSC for ARTION SOULAKOS
ARTION – SOULAKOS is a distinct top quality packaging and graphic arts industry in Greece that operates as a vertically integrated plant in private owned facilities.
ARTION – SOULAKOS’ relationship with the customer is based on human communication. Thus, the company approaches each task individually, responsibly, with complete understanding of special demands, with ingenuity and imagination, constantly drawing on the essential communication. Being a family business and entering into the third generation, the company has more than 60 years of experience, completing any relative work with high quality, in time with competitive pricing.People and technological equipment, harmonically combined, offer solutions of exceptional aesthetics and functionality. The company has an ERP-MIS and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and is ISO 9001, ISO 22000 and ISO 14001 certified.
In an environment where new technologies constantly change the way of life and thinking, ARTION – SOULAKOS constantly invests in modern technological infrastructure, as well as experienced personnel, monitoring all the developments in its field, perfecting the quality of its products, responding creatively and effectively to a demanding clientele that constantly grows. Recently, the company invested in the Durst Tau RSC 330 Tau 330 RSC UV inkjet digital label press, expanding the services offered in the field of packaging and production with self-adhesive labels.
ARTION – SOULAKOS produces packaging for food, medicines, para-pharmaceutical cosmetics and industrial products. With the new investment company now has the ability to offer high-end and the highest quality self-adhesive labels with cutting edge technology. The investment was decided after a thorough market research and comparison of different technologies (flexo, offset, silkscreen and digital). The choice was for Durst Tau RSC 330 because, among other possibilities, it combines the best features of all the above technologies. From the flexo technology, it is offered speed and low cost of production, from the offset sharpness and smooth tones, from the silkscreen the opaque colors and embossed printing surface and finally from the digital technology the fast job preparation, zero media waste and the variable data printing features.
Mr. Christos Soulakos, owner of the company, said about the investment:
“Our customers are demanding now smaller quantities per code, with short delivery times and more competitive prices in complex multi-product orders. The demand of the market for excellent quality and our own high standards of production have led us to invest in Durst’s advanced digital inkjet technology, which offers us a very high production speed in comparison with lithographic quality. The combination of colors on the printer enables us to cover almost 98% of the Pantone scale.
The investment on the Tau 330 RSC will help us to continue offering our customers new quality products with short delivery times.”
The new Tau 330 RSC Inkjet UV Label and Packaging Label, first introduced in Labelexpo 2017, has a material width of 350mm and a 330mm print. The name (RSC) means:
– R = Resolution: Print resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi
– S = Speed: A production rate of up to 78 meters per minute, with hourly output delivering up to 1,544 square meters per hour.
– C = Colors: The printer accepts up to 8 colors: CMYK + Orange + Purple + Green and opaque White producing up to 98% of the Pantone scale. It can combine more than 20 Pantone colors in one job and with newly designed high density HD inks, it delivers incomparable print quality with silk-screen appearance.
UV Tau Inks have a long life span and are resistant to scratches and chemical effects, and are therefore particularly suited for outdoor applications as well as for industrial marking and safety markings. UV Tau inks are UL certified and can be used in large numbers different materials and surfaces, such as materials with or without coating, with or without base: paper, cardboard, white and transparent films, PP, PE, PVC, PET, BOPP and aluminum foil.
For the Tau 330 series, Durst offers a separate label workflow system. This comprehensive solution covers all processes from data management and print data preparation to output on the printer and reporting.
Access to the software is browser-based and can also be managed without any additional installations from mobile devices. The Durst Label Workflow system offers a range of modules that can be expanded at any time and adapted to the requirements of each customer. The various modules include solutions for variable data printing, ink cost calculations, the digital color management system, job management and much more. It can handle multiple printers at the same time.
Variable data printing includes printing of variable colors, variable images, variable text (size, font, alignment), variable and multicolor bar codes, variable and multicolor QR-Codes, creating serial numbers even without a database.
In accordance with the Durst Tau motto “Configure Your Digital Future”, the completely new Tau 330 RSC works as a stand-alone printer or can be combined with printing and finishing options.
The printer can also be configured as a “hybrid printer”, providing unlimited material flexibility for a wide range of applications. Configuration options include unwinder for jumbo rolls and hardware pre-treatment options such as corona treatment, cleaning system, primer application as well as finishing options such as varnishing, laminating, cutting, tearing and rewinding.