uLab Expands Digital Workflow Capabilities with Trimlign2 Integration

Key Takeaways:

• uLab Systems integrates Ortho-Automation’s Trimlign2 system into its uDesign platform for streamlined in-house aligner production.
• The collaboration enhances workflow efficiency and supports uLab’s open-source strategy.
• Benefits include seamless integration, automated workflows, precision trimming, and minimal post-processing.
• Ortho-Automation, Voxel Dental, and uLab aim to optimize digital orthodontic workflows for practitioners.

Enhancing Digital Workflows Through Collaboration

uLab Systems has announced an expanded integration of its uDesign software platform with Ortho-Automation’s Trimlign2 system, marking a significant step in improving in-house aligner production capabilities. This collaboration also involves Voxel Dental, further solidifying the trio’s commitment to optimizing digital orthodontic workflows.

Johanna Beckmen, VP of Marketing and Commercial Operations at uLab, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are excited to expand the direct integrations of the uDesign platform to include Ortho-Automation’s Trimlign2 system. uLab customers want simple workflows with high-quality solutions for their in-office manufacturing, and the Trimlign2 system addresses this need perfectly. Our collaboration with them and with Voxel Dental will continue to improve workflows and reinforce our open-source strategy.”

This move reflects uLab’s ongoing efforts to provide dental professionals with tools that enhance flexibility and control over treatment planning. Since its launch in 2019, uDesign has been a leading solution in digital aligner treatment planning, enabling practitioners to design precise aligners while maintaining autonomy over their workflows.

Streamlining In-House Production for Practitioners

The integration of Trimlign2 into uDesign is designed to address the growing demand for efficient, cost-effective in-house aligner production. Andy Cordell, CEO of Ortho-Automation, highlighted the benefits of this collaboration: “We are thrilled to collaborate with uLab and Voxel Dental to bring expanded in-house production capabilities to more uLab users than ever before. Customers can now leverage their existing thermoforming technology and 3D printers and scale up their in-house production by integrating Trimlign2 with the time-tested uDesign platform, maximizing efficiency and output cost-effectively.”

Mark Bacino, Vice President of Orthodontic Solutions at Voxel Dental, echoed these sentiments: “Ortho-Automation and uLab continue to lead the way in optimizing in-house aligner digital workflows. Voxel Dental has been helping practitioners implement these types of solutions since we first owned commercial labs. Partnering with uLab and Ortho-Automation and offering the new Trimlign2 system enables our customers to create an integrated workflow and to achieve efficiencies in their practice.”

Voxel Dental’s role in this collaboration underscores its position as a leader in digital orthodontic solutions, leveraging decades of experience to ensure high-quality outcomes for practitioners.

Key Features of the uDesign and Trimlign2 Integration

The integration between uDesign and Trimlign2 offers several advantages for dental professionals seeking to enhance their in-house aligner fabrication processes:

Seamless Integration

uDesign natively supports Trimlign2, automatically generating precise trimming paths for every stage during the export process. This eliminates manual adjustments and ensures consistency across all aligners or retainers.

Automated Workflow

Trimlign2 software detects new uLab exports instantly, removing the need for manual file uploads or downloads. This automation reduces errors and saves valuable time for practitioners.

Precision Trimming

Each aligner or retainer is trimmed exactly as specified in uDesign, ensuring consistent, high-quality results that meet the expectations of both practitioners and patients.

Minimal Finishing Required

The smooth edges produced by Trimlign2 require little to no post-processing buffing, further streamlining the production process.

Optimized Efficiency

Designed for speed and ease of use, the combined workflow allows practitioners to maximize productivity while minimizing costs.

These features align with uLab’s mission to empower orthodontists with tools that enable greater control over treatment plans and patient outcomes.

Looking Ahead: Strengthening Open-Source Strategy

Since 2021, uLab and Ortho-Automation have worked together to refine in-house aligner fabrication processes. The upcoming release of uDesign 10 promises additional enhancements, including streamlined STL trimline export functionality accessible via a single button.

This partnership exemplifies uLab’s commitment to fostering an open-source ecosystem where practitioners can integrate various technologies seamlessly. By collaborating with industry leaders like Ortho-Automation and Voxel Dental, uLab continues to advance the field of digital orthodontics, providing practitioners with tailored solutions that meet their evolving needs.