CAD/CAM international magazine of digital dentistry

I industry news _ 3Shape _3Shape CAD Points provides a new way for medium-sized or smaller labs to offer a wider range of services with a minimal upfront invest- ment.CADPointsgiveslabspay-per-designaccess to 3Shape’s add-on modules for designing cus- tomised abutments, implant bars and bridges, removable partial dentures and other advanced indications. With CAD Points, 3Shape, a technology leader in 3-D scanning and CAD/CAM software for den- tal applications, is offering a unique business opportunity to dental labs. 3Shape CAD Points is a flexible getting-started package for labs that want to offer services for a complete range of dental indications, or test potential new business models, without committing to a major upfront investment. _CAD Points gives easy access to designs for advanced indications Dental labs can purchase CAD Points through 3Shape’s Webshop or reselling partners and mo- ments later can use their CAD Points to pay for creating a new design, according to predetermined CAD Point pricing. CAD Point functionality is inte- grated into 3Shape’s Dental System, and users of the system can gain access to add-on modules for advanced indications using CAD Points. Through their status overview, users can easily keep track of their CAD Points, and they receive notifications when their CAD Points are about to run out. _CAD Points opens up new business opportunities 3Shape CAD Points represents an attractive and safe start-up package for many labs because it is cost-efficientandinvolvesminimalinvestmentrisk. It also allows labs to experiment with new business models before investing in advanced indication functionalities. _Versatile, durable, convenient CAD Points are not limited to a specific 3Shape add-on module and can be used with the various advanced indications included in the program. The points do not expire and users can purchase their CAD Points whenever they need them._ 36 I CAD/CAM 4_2012 3Shape A/S Holmens Kanal 7 1060 Copenhagen K,Denmark www.3shapedental.com CAD/CAM_contact 3Shape introduces CAD Points— Aunique pay-per-design service that opens up new opportunities for dental labs