Another bite of the digital dentistry market for Stratasys

3D printer group Stratasys has launched Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage, the latest in a line-up of printers for digital dentistry.

Aimed at mid-size dental labs and mid-to-large-sized orthodontic labs, Eden260VS will supersede the Eden260V platform.

Compatible with all Stratasys dental materials – VeroDent, VeroDentPlus and VeroGlaze — it adds a soluble support option, previously unavailable on PolyJet dental systems. Soluble support technology allows the easy cleaning of dental parts with fine features, such as small removable die inserts in dental models. Additional features include automated support removal, which can lead to lower labour cost per part.

For more flexibility, users have the option to switch between soluble and water jet modes to balance low-cost automation with the occasional need for hands-on support removal.

"Stratasys is fully committed to the digital dentistry market," said Avi Cohen, director of global dental at Stratasys. "The Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage brings supremely accurate 3D printing technology to any dental lab seeking to benefit from the future of digital dentistry and orthodontics."

Stratasys' advanced dental material, VeroGlaze, now meets the requirements of a Bio-compatible photopolymer. This material is suited to applications requiring short-term, mucosal-membrane contact of up to 24 hours, enabling dental labs to use VeroGlaze to create veneer try-ins in precise A2 teeth color shade.

"The easy-to-use Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage meets the needs of those dental and orthodontic labs seeking professional grade 3D printing capabilities with Stratasys' signature PolyJet speed, accuracy and consistency," said Cohen.

"As our most versatile 3D printing solution for the dental sector to date, this new 3D printer meets a broad range of application needs that demand delicate features or fine and complex details, while offering low cost of ownership."