ROCK HILL, S.C., May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 3D Systems
(NYSE: DDD) today announced that it was awarded the 2018 Healthcare
Application of the Year by the publication '3D Printing Industry'
for its NextDent™ 5100 digital dentistry solution.
In February of this year, 3D Systems unveiled the NextDent 5100
and 18 new NextDent resins – bringing the entire NextDent portfolio
to 30 materials. The additions to the company's industry-leading
dental portfolio, which includes solutions for laboratories and
clinics of all sizes, enable improvements in patient care while
once again revolutionizing the digital dentistry workflow. For
example, today the majority of the world's orthodontic aligners are
produced using 3D Systems technology.
Winners of the 2018 3D Printing Industry Awards were announced
at a festive black-tie banquet in London, Thursday, May
17. The winners, including individuals and enterprises
focused on additive manufacturing and 3D printing, were nominated
and voted on by the publication's readers. For 2018, award
nominations increased 35 percent, and voting also surpassed prior
years.
"This award recognizes a momentous shift in the market for
digital dentistry, as there is a tremendous growth opportunity for
dental 3D printing. According to SmartTech Markets Publishing, by
2027, digital dentistry revenue is expected to reach $9.6 billion," said Rik
Jacobs, vice president, general manager, dental, 3D Systems.
"In February, 3D Systems introduced a complete solution to the
market, combining an extensive materials portfolio with leading 3D
printing technology, software and services. We offer the industry's
widest range of regulatory-approved, 3D printing materials and
technologies for dental labs and clinics."
The NextDent 5100 solution is currently in beta testing with
select customers and priced below $10,000 (US)/€10.000 (EU Countries). General
availability is planned for Summer 2018.
The newly added NextDent 5100 and FabPro™ 1000 accompany 3D
Systems' existing portfolio of dental solutions, which includes:
ProJet® MJP 2500 MultiJet solution for dental models
using tan material for easy detail visualization; ProX®
800 stereolithography technology for dental models, patterns, and
drill guides batch production; the ProX DMP 100 Dental and ProX DMP
200 Dental metal printers for manufacturing high-quality, metal
dental prostheses; and Dental Manufacturing and Design Services
supported by the company's Customer Innovation Center in Leuven,
Belgium.
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differ materially from those reflected or predicted in
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expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are
reasonable, forward-looking statements are not, and should not be
relied upon as a guarantee of future performance or results, nor
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at which such performance or results will be achieved. The
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events or circumstances or otherwise.
About 3D Systems
3D Systems is the originator of 3D
printing and an innovator of future 3D solutions. It has spent its
30-year history enabling professionals and companies to optimize
their designs, transform their workflows, bring groundbreaking
products to market and drive new business models. This is achieved
with the Company's best of breed digital manufacturing ecosystem.
It's comprised of plastic and metal 3D printers, print materials,
on demand manufacturing services and end-to-end manufacturing
software solutions. Combinations of these products and services
address a variety of advanced applications- ranging from Aerospace,
Automotive, and Consumer Goods to Medical, Dental, and Jewelry. For
example, 3D Systems' precision healthcare capabilities include
simulation, Virtual Surgical Planning, and printing of medical and
dental devices as well as patient-specific surgical
instruments. More information on the company is available
at www.3dsystems.com.
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