#3DExpress: Formlabs Shows Off More Realistic 3D Printed Teeth

2024 is already well underway, and to start the year off on the right foot, we’re introducing a new article format that will be published every week: 3DExpress will take a look back at 5 news items that have marked the sector over the course of the week. Product launches, acquisitions, fund-raising, new applications, 3DExpress aims to bring you the latest news from the additive manufacturing market as quickly as possible! This week, we take a look at the product announcements from Formlabs at CES 2024 where they showed off 3D printed teeth that are even more realistic. CES in Las Vegas is a key event for those interested in consumer goods and 3D printing is increasingly making its mark there. Don’t miss either the recent study on the state of the 3D printing market, news from American manufacturer Velo3D and the meteoric growth of Nano Dimension.

Formlabs Unveils More Realistic 3D Printed Dentures at CES 2024

CES 2024 has officially wrapped up after a week that marked one of the more important tech events in the world. And of course, additive manufacturing was present at the show with several major manufacturers including Formlabs who we want to highlight in this first-ever 3DExpress. The company announced early into the show a few different products, notably a new material, called Premium Teeth Resin, which is the key to 3D printed teeth that are indistinguishable from the real thing thanks to the ability to color match to existing teeth. The material marks the continued advancement from the company in creating a comprehensive dental portfolio and will be able to be used to create digital dentures and temporary full-arch implant-supported restorations (All-on-X appliances). Premium Teeth Resin is a nano-ceramic filled Class II biocompatible material and according to Formlabs has “enhanced aesthetics, superior intraoral mechanical properties, and validated longevity to guarantee optimal clinical performance.”

Teeth made using Formlabs’ new Premium Teeth Resin (photo Credits: Formlabs)

The 3D Printing Materials Market Continues to Grow

Every day, a multitude of reports are published that highlight the current state of different markets. In this week’s 3DExpress, we specifically want to highlight MarketsandMarkets, which has released one centered on the 3D printing materials market. In it, they state that this market is expected to reach $7.9 billion by 2027, with a steady annual growth rate of 25.6%. This expansion is largely due to increased demand for additive technology in sectors such as healthcare, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods and defense. In addition, this report analyzes the materials market in different verticals, such as by form (filament, powder, resin), as well as by type (plastic, metal, etc.) and technology, among others. Finally, Europe stands out as the second most important market in terms of consumption of materials for additive manufacturing. This continent has a significant number of companies developing new solutions and expanding production capacities.