Carbon and Keystone 3D print more than 1,000,000 dental parts
In 314,000 hours, using 11,200 liters of Keystone materials
Carbon, a high-volume custom 3D printing company, and Keystone Industries, a developer of 3D printing dental resins, have successfully delivered more than 1,000,000 dental parts using Keystone’s materials on Carbon’s 3D printers.
The partnership between Carbon and Keystone Industries began with the goal of revolutionizing dental manufacturing by combining cutting-edge technology with world-class materials. This vision came to life with the release of KeySplint Soft Clear, a groundbreaking material that offers advanced comfort, durability, and aesthetics to dental appliances. KeySplint Soft Clear was explicitly designed for Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology – enabling dental labs to produce high-quality, patient-specific parts with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
As the partnership has evolved, the range of Keystone materials validated for use with Carbon printers has expanded to include: KeySplint Soft Clear (for nightguards, offering exceptional comfort and flexibility); KeySplint Hard (a durable option for rigid nightguards); KeyGuide (designed for surgical guides – providing precision and clarity); KeyDenture Try-In (for removable denture try-ins – ensuring optimal fit before the final fabrication); KeyMask (for gingival masks in dental restorations – offering a lifelike simulation of gum tissue); and KeyGuard (a robust material for 3D printed sports guards – ensuring protection and durability).
Carbon’s technology demonstrates its ability to deliver at scale, with more than 1,000,000 dental parts now printed in 314,000 hours using 11,200 liters of Keystone materials. “Reaching this milestone is a significant achievement for our partnership with Keystone and a clear indicator of the direction in which dental manufacturing is headed,” said Phil DeSimone, CEO and Co-founder of Carbon. “We are not just a 3D printing company; we are pioneering a new era of high-volume custom manufacturing to meet the demands of today’s dental industry.”
With a focus on expanding the range of available materials and enhancing the capabilities of Carbon’s DLS technology, the collaboration is poised to deliver even more advanced solutions – providing dental labs worldwide with the tools they need to stay ahead in a competitive market.
