In the fast-paced world of dental 3D printing, achieving precision, efficiency, and safety is essential. Traditional post-printing methods can be time-consuming, inconsistent, and expose lab technicians to hazardous chemicals. As dental labs strive for higher throughput and improved safety standards, automation in post-processing has become a game-changer.
The Challenge: Manual Post-Printing Limitations
For years, dental labs have relied on manual methods for post-processing. These manual methods pose risks, such as:
- Inconsistent results – Manual methods can lead to uneven resin and support removal, affecting part quality and precision.
- Extended processing times – Technicians spend significant time handling parts, slowing overall productivity.
- Safety risks – IPA-based cleaning methods pose health and safety risks due to flammability and harmful fumes.
- High labor costs – Manual post-processing can require hours of manual labor, increasing operational expenses.
An Intuitive, Automated Alternative: Meet PostProcess Solutions for Dental
PostProcess Technologies has developed three solutions created specifically for dental labs. Depending on your lab’s footprint and capabilities, one (or more) of these solutions may be the right fit for your operations:
- DEMI X 200 Plus
- An advanced, all-in-one resin cleaning and curing solution designed for SLA and DLP parts. This fully automated system streamlines cleaning, rinsing, drying, and curing to deliver customer-ready 3D-printed parts in one compact footprint. Available in the EU through authorized resellers.
- DEMI X 520 for Dental Resin Removal
- An advanced IPA-free, automated resin removal solution engineered to streamline workflows for aligners, surgical guides, and dental models, ensuring consistent, high-quality results with minimal manual intervention.
- DEMI X 520 for Dental PolyJet
- A new standard in automated post-processing for PolyJet support removal. With a PolyJet Dental specific fixture, this solution produces fast processing speeds, enhanced safety and repeatable results while processing large dental batch sizes.
Key benefits of these solutions include:
- One-Touch Operation: Simplifies post-processing with an automated one-touch, repeatable operation.
- Intelligent Recipe Storage: Stores and recalls customized processing parameters, ensuring consistent and optimized results every time.
- Scalability & Efficiency: Allows dental labs to process multiple parts with fast processing speeds, increasing throughput and reducing lead times.
- Safer Working Environment: Eliminates the need for IPA, reducing hazardous chemical exposure and improving workplace safety compliance.
A Digital End-to-End Workflow
The integration of automated post-processing with these three solutions enables dental labs to achieve a fully digital, end-to-end workflow– from design and printing to post-processing.
This digital shift not only enhances precision but also reduces costs and operational inefficiencies, making this technology a must-have for modern dental manufacturing.
Ready to Modernize Your Dental Workflow?
As the demand for high-accuracy, scalable dental 3D printing continues to rise, automation in post-processing is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. The DEMI X 200 Plus, DEMI X 520 for Dental Resin Removal and DEMI X 520 for Dental PolyJet all empower dental labs to achieve consistent, high-quality results while minimizing labor, reducing chemical exposure, and accelerating production.
Let automation do all the work, so your lab can focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality, fast results every time. Check out our dental page or contact us to learn more.