Customer Case Study Direct Manufacturing Process Powers Digital Dentistry “We get such a good product. You do your print job, it comes out, it’s perfect. You do your next print job, it comes out, it’s perfect. Basically there’s no-brainer to this whole thing.” ZTML Vanik Kaufmann-Jinoian, Owner – Cera-Tech Dental Laboratory Global Digital Dentistry Expert When Vanik Kauffmann-Jinoian talks, people listen. In fact, the dental industry listens on a global basis. Vanik is internationally renowned for his ground-breaking research and development work in ceramics and the use of CAD/CAM technology in today’s rapidly-evolving Digital Dentistry industry. “We think CAD/CAM is becoming more and more a combined effort. That means combining old technology with new technology, states Customer Profile Vanik. “There are still many dentists out there that are demanding Vanik Kaufmann-Jinoian has casted work, but we like to tie this casting into using modern been instrumental in the technology and that means modern printing methods.” development of the CEREC inLab system and many other industry advancements. Vanik’s lab, Cera-Tech, is very active in developing and testing new products and ceramic systems for the dental industry. Cera-Tech Dental Laboratory, AG www.cera-tech.com According to Vanik, “You still need the knowledge of the technician and you need the right type of equipment.” Vanik also points out that labs often lose sight of the total cost of ownership and the importance of having a production backup plan. “You want to use a system where basically you have a machine you can afford and if you get more business you can buy a 2nd machine or a 3rd or 4th machine. This way if one machine breaks down for any reason you still have other machines running. For Vanik it came down to a few simple questions: “Which system shall I buy? Shall I buy a 3D System? Shall I buy Solidscape?” Vanik then made his choice. “We go for Solidscape because it is four times less in price. We can buy four machines for the price of one,” He added: “You must buy smart. As a lab you always need a backup.” Solidscape System Specifications Printer: D76®PLUS Software: ModelWorks® Materials: • plusCAST® - Build • Indura®Fill - Support Solidscape®, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-precision 3D printers, materials and software for Rapid Prototyping and Direct Manufacturing, able to print solid wax models designed in CAD for investment casting. Solidscape®, Inc. | 316 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH 03054-4115 USA | www.solid-scape.com