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Advancing efficiency in the laboratory workflow Roland DG launches new dental 3-D printer and automated dental mill news (cid:132) Roland DG Corporation (Booth C2- 028) has announced the release of its first dental 3-D printer, the DWP-80S, to assist in the production of den- tures. Launched at the same time, the DWX-52DC is the newest addi- tion to the popular DWX series den- tal mills and includes several new automated functions for the unat- tended production of precision den- tal restorations. With the announce- ment, the company now offers the dental industry both additive (3-D printing) and subtractive (milling) manufacturing processes to improve the workflow of dental technicians, representatives said. With the goal to shorten produc- tion timeframes and lower costs whilst maintaining the quality and consistency of dental restorations, an increasing number of dental laborato- ries are installing digital systems con- sisting of CAD/CAM software, digital scanners and milling machines to re- place conventional casting methods. Since its launch in 2010, Roland DG’s DWX series dental mills have gained industry recognition for their desk- top size, user-friendliness, robust reli- ability and open architecture, which has contributed to the widespread digitalisation of dental restorations such as crowns and bridges. Now, the DWX-52DC adds exciting new fea- tures to further automate and expand the formerly laborious process. With a newly developed Automatic Disc Changer (ADC) capable of storing up to six discs, it is fully equipped to mill a variety of precision dental resto- rations overnight to increase lab pro- ductivity. The included pintype mate- rial adapter enables the setting up and milling of seven pin-type blocks consecutively. With the DWX-52DC’s expanded production capacity, a variety of den- tal restorations, including copings, crowns, full bridges, abutments, sur- gical guides and models can be pro- duced. The 15-station Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) automatically replaces milling burs without interruption for the efficient milling of a wide range of materials, including zirconia, wax, PMMA, composite resin, PEEK, gyp- sum, CoCr sinter metal and fibre-rein- forced resin. The mill is capable of si- multaneous 5-axis machining which supports complex restorations with undercuts. Rather than being locked into one manufacturer, open architec- ture allows users to integrate the unit into their existing workflow with pop- ular scanners, software and the latest materials. For continuous, reliable production, an air pressure system automatically changes the volume of air for the type of material being milled. The Virtual Machine Panel (VPanel) allows users to quickly con- figure settings for up to four ma- chines from a single computer for high-volume production. (cid:24) Kohei Tanabe has also Roland recently launched its first 3-D dental printer, the DWP-80S, to assist in the produc- tion of dentures. According to Kohei Tanabe, Roland DG’s general man- ager of medical market development, denture production is still mostly car- ried out manually and requires an ad- vanced level of skill. “Dental labs are seeking a more efficient, flexible digital solution to expedite the production of denture applications to accommodate the in- creasing demand from patients and clinics,” he said. To meet those de- mands, Roland DG developed the DWP-80S 3-D printer to streamline the denture fabrication process. The DWP-80S uses a proprietary projector lens to cure resin materials with UV-LED light. Bundled with the DWP-80S, new Quick Denta software provides a remarkably simple solu- tion for the 3-D printing of custom trays, base plates and frameworks. Using the easy-to-follow workflow wizard with pre-configured parame- ters, applications required for den- tures can be printed in three simple steps, eliminating for time-consuming learning or editing the need 2 SCANDEFA 2017 time. The DWP-80S analyses the pre- cision and fit required to choose the ideal number and layout of support points while adjusting for material shrinkage factors. The 80 mm square work area is ideal for simultaneous printing of multiple units. “The DWP-80S 3-D printer ex- pands the field of digital dentistry with advanced 3-D printing technol- ogy, while the DWX-52DC mill intro- duces a new level of automation for the production of dental restorations,” Tanabe explained. “Together, the ma- chines share the common mission of DGSHAPE, our new 3-D business brand, to make life better through in- novation with digital technologies that bring ideas to life, revolutionise business processes and shape a bet- ter future. “We believe that our products combined with our extensive cus- tomer support will continue to revolu- tionise fabrication processes in the dental market, while creating a more comfortable working environment,” he added. DGSHAPE Corporation was formed in 2017 by Roland DG Corpo- ration as a wholly-owned subsidiary to develop and market the company’s innovative 3-D products, including DWX mills and DWP 3-D printer for the dental industry, MPX photo im- pact printers for the medical device, industrial labelling and personalisa- tion industries and MDX and mono- Fab series of desktop 3-D printers and milling machines for the rapid proto- typing, manufacturing and hobby industries. For more information, please visit www.dgshape.com. The company’s products are distributed worldwide. 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