Carbon, Inc., a pioneering technology company in product development and additive manufacturing, has officially announced a partnership with SprintRay™, a partnership which will bring the latter’s Tough 2 resin technology to Carbon’s own M-series printers. Marking the first collaboration even between SprintRay and another 3D printing company, the stated partnership banks upon the trusted performance of OnX Tough 2 resin, a component already adopted by clinicians nationwide, to enhance Carbon’s already cutting-edge printing platform. As a result, SprintRay’s OnX Tough 2 resin is now optimized for Carbon M-series printers, specifically enhancing the creation of fixed hybrid dentures. Enabling dental labs can to expand their capabilities and elevate their service offerings with this innovative material, the technology in question promises to increase durability, as well as achieve more natural, enamel-like visuals. Having covered the initial bits and bobs, we must take a moment and discuss the whole value proposition on a slightly deeper level. You see, among many benefits of using SprintRay OnX Tough 2 resin for Digital Dental Restorations, the one we begin from is its proven performance. With the technology clearly trusted across critical situations, it conceives a rather reliable entry into Carbon’s ecosystem of printers. Next up, we need to discuss the partnership’s supposed ability to expand applications. This translates to the way SprintRay OnX’s Tough 2 resin mechanism can seamlessly print on Carbon M-series printers. Such a setup should unlock a host of new horizons for dental labs, especially in the creation of fixed hybrid dentures.
Moving on, the merging of two industry-leading technologies can also be expected to go a long distance in the context of delivering superior strength. To better explain the system, we ought to acknowledge that SprintRay OnX’s resin boasts a work of fracture >900 J/m² and fracture toughness of 2.62 MPa, thus offering enhanced durability for fixed hybrid dentures.
“SprintRay’s collaboration with Carbon underscores our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enhance the capabilities of dental labs. The validation of OnX Tough 2 on the Carbon platform marks a significant milestone in dental 3D printing, enabling labs to achieve exceptional durability and aesthetic quality in their restorations,” said Amir Mansouri, Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder of SprintRay. “This partnership not only expands our market reach but also reinforces our dedication to advancing dental care.”
Hold on, we still have a few bits left to unpack, considering we still haven’t taken into account the presence of exceptional aesthetics. As the resin was formulated for finest optical performance and shade stability, it presents, like we referred to, a knack of producing realistic enamel-like visuals. Complimenting the same is a sheer ease of use which ensures simplified post-processing and characterization to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
Among other details, one further needs to know that SprintRay OnX’s Tough 2 resin is actually the only 3D printing resin which the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has, thus far, cleared for fixed hybrid dentures. Another thing cannot close without mentioning is the resin’s NanoFusion Technology. This technology is what allows the whole component to support uniform particle distribution for enhanced durability and visual quality. Rounding up highlights is a set of versatile shades. The stated set basically includes A1, A2, B1, Bleach, and Hollywood White so to meet diverse patient needs.
“Carbon’s validation of SprintRay’s OnX Tough 2 for our M-series printers underscores our commitment to providing the best materials for digital dentistry,” said Phil DeSimone, CEO and Co-Founder of Carbon. “This collaboration presents the opportunity for labs to print with a resin that is trusted by clinicians nationwide, enhancing our portfolio of dental solutions and enabling our customers to deliver superior fixed hybrid dentures.”
