Carbon to Showcase Innovative Dental Solutions at IDS 2025 in Cologne

Carbon's Innovations Set to Transform Dental Labs at IDS 2025

Carbon, a frontrunner in 3D printing technology for digital dentistry, is gearing up to unveil an array of cutting-edge innovations at the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany, scheduled for March 2025. The company’s focus will be on introducing new automation solutions and material advancements designed to optimize dental lab workflows, thereby enhancing productivity and scalability.

One of the standout features of this year’s showcase will be the expanded Automatic Operation (AO) Suite. This suite is complemented by various enhancements aimed at empowering dental laboratories to operate more efficiently, ultimately scaling their production volumes. Among the key elements of the AO Suite is the new Parts Retrieval Basket, an accessory specifically designed for the AO Backpack. This innovative tool allows labs to access printed parts safely and conveniently, without cutting into the time or productivity of ongoing operations.

The Parts Retrieval Basket caters to labs operating during staffed hours, ensuring that finished prints can be retrieved promptly without interrupting production continuity. Since the AO Backpack's launch, over 18,000 prints have utilized its capabilities, demonstrating significant improvements in daily operational scales.

Furthermore, Carbon’s Automatic Print Preparation (APP) feature is set to revolutionize the pre-print workflow. This tool automates crucial preparatory functions such as support generation, orientation, and labeling. While APP is built to seamlessly complement the AO Backpack, it can also be utilized independently, thus enhancing efficiency across any lab’s pre-print activities and streamlining their queues.

Another exciting addition to the Carbon portfolio at IDS 2025 is the AO Polishing Cassette. This product is now optimized for the European market, particularly geared toward the production of dentures and splints. By employing advanced light-scattering technology, the AO Polishing Cassette polishes parts as they are printed, ensuring improved clarity and smoother finishes while reducing the manual labor traditionally associated with these tasks. Validated for leading materials such as Dentsply's Lucitone Digital Print™ and Keystone Keysplint Soft™ Clear, the cassette is compatible with M2, M3, and M3 Max printers, offering dental labs a versatile and efficient solution.

In addition to these innovations, Carbon will also introduce Lucentra™, a game-changing product line aimed at orthodontic labs. Lucentra™ comprises a suite of precision software, a new printing cassette for the Carbon L1 printer, and a next-generation material known as UMA 20. Designed specifically for producing thermoformed aligners, Lucentra™ significantly enhances print clarity by minimizing visible layer lines, ensuring that the final products are more transparent and aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, UMA 20 is engineered for durability, extending shelf life and simplifying labor for lab technicians.

Terri Capriolo, Senior Vice President of Oral Health at Carbon, commented, “Our commitment to innovation is rooted in our dedication to understanding the daily challenges faced by dental labs. We’re not only focused on enhancing efficiency but also on enabling labs to better serve their patients and improve clinical outcomes.”

She added, “The advancements we have witnessed across North America are paving the way for exciting changes in Europe, as we prepare to present these transformative solutions at IDS 2025.”

Attendees at the IDS will have the opportunity to engage directly with Carbon's team and observe live demonstrations of the AO Suite, highlighting how these advancements are set to redefine the workflows in dental laboratories.

About Carbon

Carbon stands at the forefront of 3D printing technology, enabling manufacturers to revolutionize product development and accelerate their time to market. By harnessing the power of its proprietary Carbon DLS™ process, the company utilizes advanced printers, innovative software, and premium materials to allow engineers and designers to transcend traditional manufacturing limitations.

With its headquarters based in Redwood City, California, Carbon continues to be committed to shaping the future of manufacturing and is eager to share its insights and innovations at events such as IDS 2025. To learn more about their revolutionary offerings, visit www.carbon3d.com.