New York-based 3D printing bureau伏都教Manufacturing, has launchedVoodoo清晰的对准器, a new dental manufacturing and distribution service, for its first partnering direct-to-consumer brandSmilelove.
Coinciding with the launch is the expansion of its high-volume 3D printing factory in Brooklyn. This new wing of Formlabs 3D printers will enable Voodoo to manufacture and ship over 20,000 unique orthodontic clear aligners each month in the future.
“Voodoo Manufacturing has identified a market that aligns with their core strengths in scaling additive manufacturing as a service,” said Luke Winston, Chief Business Officer at Formlabs. “They’ve selected Formlabs as their hardware engine because it provides the ability to scale their fleet and turn around jobs faster.”
加速美国的牙科保健
According to the National Health and Examination Survey, 65% of Americans could benefit from orthodontic treatment, but many never receive it due to the high cost and low accessibility. Having one’s teeth straightened not only offers cosmetic benefits, but properly aligned teeth are also easier to clean. This could help in the prevention of plaque, bacteria, and cavities.
Making dentures traditionally is a very high skill, labor-intensive profession. Thus, efficiencies and affordability gained throughdigital workflows和3D printing allow for better care and accessibility to treatment. Various additive manufacturing techniques such asStereolithography(SLA),Mask Stereolithography(MSLA), andDigital Light Processing(DLP) have been explored for the production of clear aligners.
Voodoo的清晰协调器服务
Voodoo清晰的对准器produces and distributes 3D printed clear orthodontic aligners for direct-to-consumer (DtC) brands. Through high-resolution 3D printing, Voodoo’s molds are reportedly highly accurate with barely visible layer lines and minimal print artifacts. Moreover, full customization is enabled through Voodoo’s precision robotic trimming process.
To ensure every device is 100% traceable, Voodoo laser marks a unique alpha-numeric code on every single aligner. Step numbers and the brand’s logo can also be added upon request.除了追求产品的完美之外，Voodoo在流线型和客户友好的服务方面还强调。Voodoo并没有让公司重新包装对准器，而是将对准器包装在客户的自定义包装中，并将其直接送给患者。
Clients can also automatically submit orders and fetch real-time order data using API. Voodoo promises to fulfill orders in five days or less, compared to the industry average turnaround time of three weeks.
用formlabs扩展
To meet the demands of the fast-growing teledentistry and clear aligner market in the U.S, Voodoo is expanding its factory in Brooklyn with a new wing of Formlabs 3D printers and an automated post-processing line.
Later this month, Voodoo will be starting production withSmilelove.3Shape,FullContour,和ZenduraDentalhave been named as Voodoo’s premier technical, digital design and material partners respectively.
SmileLove的创始人Spencer Grider说：“对准器的漫长交付时间一直是一个障碍。”“但是，由于我们与伏都教的合作伙伴关系，我们将能够从2-5周减少到仅2-5天的时间。”
Other than delivering the product in one third the time, Smilelove’s custom-fit aligners are sold at a price tag 75% less than braces or Invisalign. Smilelove believes that its clear aligners provide a discreet, accessible and easy teeth-straightening solution for people with mild to moderate teeth misalignment issues.
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Featured image shows Voodoo clear aligners. Image via Voodoo.
