At this year’s LMT Lab Day, 3Shape has introduced several upcoming upgrades to its 3Shape Dental System software for labs that include: integrated and free AI-driven design automation, faster case management, 3Shape LMS software updates and workflow integration, TruAbutment ioConnect partnership, and seamless cloud-based licensing. These enhancements will deliver grater efficiency and digitisation for dental labs.
“As the very first employee hired at 3Shape 25 years ago, I’ve witnessed CAD/CAM evolve from a bold vision into the industry standard. The rapid adoption of digital workflows by both labs and practices has been remarkable. That’s why lab technicians need to experience the speed, automation, and convenience of our new Dental System 2024 software,” said Rune Fisker, senior vice-president of product strategy at 3Shape.
Key Highlights for 3Shape Dental System 2024:
- 1. AI Powered Design Proposals, now free with 3Shape LabCare: Labs will receive AI-powered editable design proposals for crowns, inlays, and onlays direct from 3Shape Automate when opening cases or desktop scanning. The integrated workflow requires no manual setup. AI design proposals are included free with a 3Shape LabCare subscription to maximise productivity for dental labs.
- 2. Enhanced efficiency with new Dental System 2024 software: This upgrade will ensure quicker turnaround times with up to 10x faster case management. Users can also expect improved productivity with up to 20x faster reopening of cases. This will free up time with AI-powered automation for routine tasks such as occlusal plane positioning, segmentation, and annotation placement, while also eliminating common design issues with Automated scan alignment and correction tools, and streamlining design processes and reducing manual adjustments post-production with new sculpt tools for RPD teeth.
- 3. New integrations for 3Shape LMS: While the 3Shape LMS and Dental System will be integrated to streamline every task, reducing admin work and double data entry between the two solutions,** the 3Shape LMS’ integration with 3Shape Unite Cloud for dental practices enables labs to collaborate and communicate with their clients via the cloud. The integration additionally provides the lab’s clients with a transparent overview of their cases 24/7.***
- 4. TRIOS ioConnect Workflow for All-on-X treatment: Labs can now take advantage of 3Shape’s TRIOS ioConnect Workflow for All-on-X full arch restoration cases. This collaboration combines the TruAbutment’s ioConnect elongated abutments with 3Shape’s Dental System software and TRIOS intraoral scanners, providing dental labs with an efficient solution for designing All-on-X treatments.**** 3Shape also expects to soon release a Straumann TRIOS workflow with Straumann’s new exact scan bodies for full-arch digital workflow cases as well.
- 5. Cloud Licensing: 3Shape is eliminating its physical software license dongles and moving instead to a cloud-based licensing system. The cloud license will connect to the 3Shape Account and provide labs with a clear overview of all their purchased software. Having the software license on the cloud will also simplify software updating and ensure labs always benefit from the latest functionality and improvements.
Experience the future of digital dentistry
Dental System 2024 marks a new page for 3Shapes in digital dentistry by providing labs with enhanced speed, automation, and convenience. With AI-driven efficiency, intelligent integrations, and software innovations, this latest release ensures that dental lab professionals can focus on delivering exceptional service to their customers.
*First available in select countries from Apr 2025. Available only to 3Shape LabCare subscribers on Dental System 24.1.1 or newer. Fair use limit applies. If limit is exceeded, additional AI designs can be purchased using CAD points. AI design proposals are only available for TRIOS, integrated 3rd party IOS, and 3Shape desktop scans.
**Planned rollout: Mar 2025. This integration follows the global availability of 3Shape LMS, which is currently supported in English-speaking countries, including the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
*** Available Q2 2025
**** Available Mar 2025
