Stratasys Ltd. and 3Shape have announced a new automated 3D printing colour workflow using 3Shape's Dental System software and the Stratasys J5 DentaJet 3D printer. Using an intraoral scanner and 3Shape's software, dental labs can capture both colour and geometric information of a patient's mouth. Users of Stratasys' 3D printer can then import the data and print extremely accurate personalised full-colour dental models.

The J5 DentaJet 3D printer enables dental professionals to scale production by printing large mixed batches of dental parts - including implant models, surgical guides and gingiva masks - at the same time on the same tray. PolyJet technology ensures geometric accuracy and precision for these printed dental applications and is renowned for its full-colour printing capabilities, including realistic monolithic full-colour dental parts.

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The unique new digital workflow offered through 3Shape enables users to fully leverage these combined capabilities. 3Shape Dental System delivers a best-in-class workflow and seamless connection between dental practices and dental labs. The latest software version 2022.1 now includes support for the open 3MF file standard, capturing both geometry and color information from the intraoral scans.

3MF is an increasingly popular open-source file format published by the 3MF Consortium, of which Stratasys is a leading member. The format improves workflow because it includes all model information in one package, even down to voxel level control of the interior and metadata of the model. Stratasys is the only company providing a PANTONE-Validated full colour, multi-material 3D printer that can take full advantage of the 3MF format's capabilities.

More information on full-colour, multi-material printing with the J5 DentaJet is available at https://www.stratasys.com/en/3d-printers/printer-catalog/polyjet/j5-dentajet/.