creating models and surgical guides New 3-D printer expands possibilities Planmeca recently expanded its portfolio with an en- tirely new kind of product. Named Planmeca Creo, the company’s brand new 3-D printer will allow den- tal laboratories and large clinics to perfect their craft and grow their business. Planmeca Creo is a power- ful 3-D printer for creating models and surgical guides from medically approved materials with true pre- cision and efficiency. In the near future, the device will also support the cre- ation of other dental objects of intricate detail, such as dental splints, temporary fillings, and orthodontic models. “3-D printing is the way of the future, as it permits labs and larger clinics to expand their production capabilities and increase efficiency”, comments Jukka Kanerva, Vice Dental care units and CAD/CAM division. Planmeca Creo uses Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology to create objects out of UV cur- able resin. The 3-D printer has its own dedicated software, which is included as part of all deliv- eries. “We feel that 3-D printing is set to take on a much more substantial role in dentistry—we can’t wait for our customers to see what Planmeca Creo is capable of”, Kanerva states. The new Planmeca Creo 3-D printer is al- ready available for orders, with deliveries expected to begin soon. Planmeca Oy 00880 Helsinki, Finland www.planmeca.com manufacturer news 48 CAD/CAM 4 2016 chairside milling unit Planmeca PlanMill 40 S—power meets precision The latest addition to Planmeca’s product line is the Planmeca PlanMill 40 S milling unit for dental clinics. It is the most powerful unit for chairside milling the dental market has seen. The Planmeca PlanMill 40 S milling unit has been designed for the chairside fabrication of metal-free dental restorations and ap- pliances. It combines superior usability with accurate high-speed milling. “Planmeca PlanMill 40 S will introduce a level of quality, precision and per- formance that has not yet been seen in the industry”, states Jukka Kanerva, Vice President of Planmeca’s Dental care units and CAD/CAM division. With its state-of-the-art design, smart tool paths, expanded range of applications, auto- mated tool changer for 10 tools, and intelligent maintenance features, Planmeca PlanMill 40 S is set to offer the most complete milling experience available today. “The S in the product’s name stands for Smart – which is exactly what the unit brings to the table”, Kanerva illuminates. “From usability to performance, the new unit has been built to achieve the smartest and most efficient milling experience in the field.” The Planmeca PlanMill 40 S unit will replace its predecessor Planmeca PlanMill 40 in the compa- ny’s product line. The new milling unit will also combine with the Planmeca PlanScan intraoral scanner and the Planmeca PlanCAD Easy design software in forming the Planmeca FIT chairside CAD/CAM system from now on. Planmeca PlanMill 40 S is immediately available for orders everywhere except the North American Market. Deliveries are expected to be- gin in the final quarter of 2016. Planmeca Oy Asentajankatu 6 00880 Helsinki, Finland www.planmeca.com President of Planmeca’s Asentajankatu 6 42016