Carbon Enhances 3D Printing Efficiency With New Automatic Operation Suite

With the launch of its new Automatic Operation (AO) Suite of solutions for dental laboratories, Carbon aims to improve 3D printing workflow efficiency.

The AO Suite will launch with 3 solutions—Automatic Print Preparation, AO Backpack, and AO Polishing Cassette—and the AO Suite will be a scalable option that can grow with , according to a press release.

Designed to automate the preparation of 3D models for printing, the Automatic Print Preparation solution saves both time and labor. It is available paired with other parts of the AO Suite, or as a standalone software solution for Carbon printing hardware.

The new AO Backpack is an addition for the Carbon M3 printer that allows it to print for up to 14 hours in one process. This makes overnight production an option while reducing labor. The print turnover using the AO Backpack solution can be completed in less than 5 minutes, according to the press release.

The new AO Polishing Cassette applies light scattering technology to automate the surface smoothing of printed parts. The use of the cassette can enhance the quality of the printed parts while reducing post-processing time requirements.

"The launch of our Automatic Operation Suite marks a pivotal step in our journey to elevate the dental lab industry," Phil DeSimone, CEO and Co-Founder of Carbon says in the press release. "These innovative solutions embody our ongoing mission to deliver solutions that not only meet the current needs of labs but are built on the idea of continued innovation across the additive manufacturing industry.”