History
In 2016 SprintRay entered the dental sector with the release of the MoonRay S/D 3D printer, a desktop DLP printer that could use biocompatible photopolymer resin to 3D print dental applications such as occlusal guards, surgical guides, and dental models in-house. Since then, SprintRay has focused on developing new hardware, software, and material technologies in dental 3D printing.
In 2017, SprintRay entered the dental market with the release of the MoonRay S/D 3D printer [4] .
In February 2019, SprintRay released the Pro95 3D printer, [5] which featured a much larger build area, faster print times, and better accuracy.
In September 2020, SprintRay released the Pro55 3D printer, featuring improved accuracy over the Pro95, and the Pro Wash/Dry, a two-stage wash and drying system for 3D printed parts [6]
In May of 2022, SprintRay released the Pro95 S and Pro55 S 3D printers, [7] which offered improved accuracy, connectivity, and smarter onboard computing.
In October of 2023, SprintRay launched the OnX Tough 2 resin, the first 3D printing resin FDA cleared for fixed, implant-supported dentures. [8]
In April or 2024, SprintRay launched the Pro 2 3D printer [9] and Midas 3D printer, [10] the first product to use digital press stereolithography. [11]
Partnerships
SprintRay has formed various partnerships for distribution, In the United States, distribution partnerships include Benco Dental and Patterson Dental, and Henry Schein. In 2023, SprintRay entered into a distribution deal with Sinclair Dental for Canadian distribution. [12] In 2021, SprintRay announced a joint initiative with Usain Bolt [13] to establish Bolt Labs in Jamaica, [14] which uses 3D printing and advanced training to improve access to dental care in the region. [15]
After the announcement of the Midas 3D printer, SprintRay partnered with the Ivoclar Group to combine their expertise in 3D printing with Ivoclar's materials. [16]
Technology
SprintRay’s product line includes proprietary 3D printers, resins, software, design services, and accessories for the dental market. The company holds patents related to various aspects of 3D printing technology, [17] including DPS, a novel printing method that uses hydrodynamic principles to print with highly viscous materials. [18] The company's other patents include systems for reducing separation forces in 3D printing, [19] [20] multi-stage wash systems for vat polymerization-based 3D printing, [21] and methods for post-curing stereolithography-printed parts, such as the ProCure 2 system. [22] [23] SprintRay's portfolio also includes design patents for components like post-curing chambers [24] and printer housing. [25]
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