Ackuretta introduces ALPHA 3D AI slicing software

Ackuretta, a provider of high-precision 3D printing solutions for dental professionals, has released ALPHA 3D, a new AI-driven slicing programme for dental 3D printing.

Ackuretta claims that ALPHA 3D makes it simple for dental practitioners to slice 3D models for printing with precision and speed. It is generally compatible with STL format for various CAM applications.

Ackuretta provides regular upgrades and new apps every three months. According to the company, the AI-powered slicing software can automatically determine the optimal orientation for your print and create supports to ensure a successful print.

What is ‘slicing’ in dental 3D printing?

It reduces guesswork on the part of the dental expert and allows for a speedier workflow. The term ‘slicing’ refers to the process of dividing a 3D print into several 2D layers, or slices. Each layer is recorded as a picture, which activates certain pixels on the printer’s LCD panel. The UV light passes through the pixels, curing the resin on the build platform or the preceding resin layer.

A print must first be developed in CAD software before it can be loaded into slicing software. This phase in the design process allows you to develop the exact application that a lab technician or dentist desires for the patient.

This process occurs after the doctor has scanned the teeth, either using an intraoral scanner or obtaining an analogue print and then importing the picture into the CAD programme. After scanning a patient’s mouth and developing the print with CAD software, the third stage in the workflow is to use slicing software.

AI orientation and support

Some dentists may lack particular understanding regarding how to provide supports or appropriately perform the orientation. The AI orientation and support generation indicators enable dentists to orient, stabilise, and slice their print without extra training. Many lab workers will save time by employing AI-assisted software. They may have the skills to make supports and properly position the print, but using the AI features will speed up the process substantially, says the company.

The STL file export option is useful for labs that have many machines. The lab technicians create the product on one computer, conduct all of the slicing on that computer, and then transmit it to all of the other machines for printing.

No special education required

Clinicians do not need to be educated on specialised slicing software because there are no extra options that might lead to errors. Patients will receive an outstanding and efficient outcome that works and fits the first time.

According to Ackuretta, clinicians do not need to have any education on specific slicing software – there are no additional options that might lead to mistakes. Patients will get a result that works and fits on the first go, giving them an excellent and efficient result.

Click here for more information about the ALPHA 3D AI slicing software for dental 3D printing from Ackuretta.