Structo Unveils Dental 3D Printers Powered by MSLA 2.0

Singapore: Dental 3D printing solutions provider, Structo, has announced the upcoming release of a new line of dental 3D printers powered by its next-generation proprietary technology, Mask Stereolithography (MSLA) 2.0. The ST-01 and ST-32 printers are designed to introduce improved efficiency and unit economics for dental and orthodontic laboratories.

According to Desmond Lim, Structo’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), “macroeconomic challenges such as the global labour crunch, and supply chain uncertainties from the pandemic have led to increased day-to-day operational costs for our customers, hurting their bottom line.” Lim believes that the new printers will address these challenges.

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ST-01 3D Printer

The ST-01 is a floor-standing MSLA-powered 3D printer designed for high throughput digital production in medium to large dental and orthodontic labs. With a large build volume of 221 x 129 x 200 (Height) mm, the ST-01 allows for high throughput production. For laboratories manufacturing clear aligners, the ST-01 has a throughput of 9 clear aligner models every 15 minutes. Paired with Structo’s solventless post-processing workflow, users can get parts ready for thermoforming in just 30 minutes.

ST-32 Automated 3D Printer

The ST-32 is a semi-automated MSLA-powered 3D printer that enables lights-out manufacturing. Incorporating automation features in an enclosed cell, the ST-32 allows for the continuous printing of clear aligner models with minimal labour, eliminating several non value-add processes in between print jobs.

The ST-32 incorporates a gantry system that automates the changeover process in between print jobs. Each job is printed on an EZrelease magnetic sheet, which allows for easier part removal further down the process.

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 Once a print job is completed, the gantry system removes the sheet with the freshly-printed parts and stores it in a magazine within the cell. It then inserts a new EZrelease sheet to start a new print job.

This automation allows dental laboratories to run after-hours print jobs, returning the next day to an entire magazine of printed models ready for the next phase in their appliance making process. At peak capacity, the ST-32 can print up to 24 EZrelease sheets in a span of 8 hours without any technician intervention. The magazine can store up to 32 EZrelease sheets at any given time.

Structo will be showcasing these new 3D printing solutions at LMT Lab Day Chicago on February 24-25 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Illinois, USA. With MSLA 2.0, a step improvement from Structo’s proprietary MSLA technology, these new printers promise better unit economics and superior total cost of ownership for dental and orthodontic labs.

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About Structo

The inception of Structo dates back to 2012, when a team of engineers at National University of Singapore (NUS) set out to build an innovative “inkless printer” using laser technology.

However, the printer proved to be unreliable and even dangerous, so the team pivoted to developing 3D printing technology instead. Through their efforts, they created the first prototype of MSLA technology, which offered faster print speeds and greater scalability. With a successful seed round investment, Structo was officially established.

Today, Structo has expanded into a global organization with offices in several countries and a widespread customer base. The company is now recognized as one of the leading providers of 3D printer solutions worldwide, with a particular focus on revolutionizing digital dentistry. Structo’s solutions offer high throughput and cost-effectiveness, without sacrificing print quality.

In 2020, the company achieved two significant milestones. Firstly, they launched a fully automated robotic production line that can print thousands of unique products daily with minimal human intervention.

Secondly, Structo introduced an all-in-one 3D printing solution and ecosystem that eliminates the need for gloves in orthodontic offices and enables retailers worldwide to provide 3D printing services to their customers across different industries.

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