Carbon has announced an exciting milestone in its ongoing partnership with Keystone Industries: The successful printing of 1,000,000 dental parts using Keystone’s trusted materials on Carbon’s advanced 3D printers.
This achievement is said to underscore the strength of the collaboration between Carbon and Keystone, who aim to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in digital dentistry.
According to the news shared by Carbon, the partnership between Carbon and Keystone Industries began with a shared vision: To revolutionise dental manufacturing by combining cutting-edge technology with world-class materials.
This vision came to life with the release of KeySplint Soft Clear, a material that offers advanced comfort, durability, and aesthetics to dental appliances. KeySplint Soft Clear was explicitly designed for Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology, enabling dental labs to produce high-quality, patient-specific parts with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
Carbon’s robust technology demonstrates its ability to deliver at scale, with over 1,000,000 dental parts now printed in 314,000 hours using 11,200 liters of Keystone materials.
Since introducing KeySplint Soft Clear, the relationship between Carbon and Keystone has only grown stronger. Together, the two companies have continued to innovate, developing new materials and processes that empower dental labs to meet the evolving needs of clinicians and patients alike. This collaboration has been important in advancing 3D printing and high-volume manufacturing.
“Reaching this milestone is a significant achievement for our partnership with Keystone and a clear indicator of the direction in which dental manufacturing is headed,” said Phil DeSimone, CEO and co-founder of Carbon. “We are not just a 3D printing company; we are pioneering a new era of high-volume custom manufacturing to meet the demands of today’s dental industry.”
Both Carbon and Keystone remain committed to driving innovation in the oral healthcare space. With a focus on expanding the range of available materials and enhancing the capabilities of Carbon’s DLS technology, the future looks bright for digital dentistry. The collaboration is poised to deliver even more advanced solutions, providing dental labs worldwide the tools they need to stay ahead in a competitive market.
As the partnership has evolved, the range of Keystone materials validated for use with Carbon printers has expanded, offering dental labs a comprehensive suite of solutions to meet various clinical needs:
KeySplint Soft Clear: For nightguards, offering exceptional comfort and flexibility
KeySplint Hard: A durable option for rigid nightguards
KeyGuide: Designed for surgical guides, providing precision and clarity
KeyDenture Try-In: For removable denture try-ins, ensuring optimal fit before final fabrication
KeyMask: For gingival masks in dental restorations, offering a lifelike simulation of gum tissue
KeyGuard: A robust material for 3D printed sportsguards, ensuring protection and durability
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