Align Technology Introduces iTero™ Design Suite, Enabling Intuitive Design Capabilities for In-Practice 3D Printing to Boost Practice Efficiency
Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN) has introduced the iTero™ Design Suite, a new software innovation designed to boost practice efficiency and enhance patient experiences. This suite offers doctors an intuitive way to design for in-practice 3D printing of models, bite splints, and restorations, leveraging exocad™ CAD/CAM software.
The iTero Design Suite is now available through an early access program, with full availability expected later this year. It enhances the Align™ Digital Platform, providing seamless end-to-end workflows for dental professionals. The software is compatible with leading 3D printers and aims to shorten time to treatment through simplified design applications.
Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN) ha lanciato la iTero™ Design Suite, una nuova innovazione software progettata per incrementare l'efficienza nello studio e migliorare l'esperienza dei pazienti. Questa suite offre ai medici un modo intuitivo per progettare la stampa 3D in ambulatorio di modelli, splint per morso e restauri, sfruttando il software CAD/CAM exocad™.
La iTero Design Suite è ora disponibile attraverso un programma di accesso anticipato, con disponibilità completa prevista per la fine di quest'anno. Essa potenzia la Piattaforma Digitale Align™, fornendo flussi di lavoro integrati per i professionisti dentali. Il software è compatibile con le principali stampanti 3D e ha come obiettivo quello di ridurre i tempi di trattamento grazie a applicazioni di design semplificate.
Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN) ha presentado la iTero™ Design Suite, una nueva innovación de software diseñada para aumentar la eficiencia en la práctica y mejorar la experiencia del paciente. Esta suite ofrece a los doctores una manera intuitiva de diseñar para la impresión 3D en la consulta de modelos, férulas de mordida y restauraciones, aprovechando el software CAD/CAM exocad™.
La iTero Design Suite ya está disponible a través de un programa de acceso anticipado, con disponibilidad completa prevista para finales de este año. Mejora la Plataforma Digital Align™, proporcionando flujos de trabajo integrales para los profesionales dentales. El software es compatible con las principales impresoras 3D y tiene como objetivo reducir el tiempo de tratamiento mediante aplicaciones de diseño simplificadas.
Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN)는 iTero™ Design Suite를 출시했습니다. 이 새로운 소프트웨어 혁신은 진료 효율성을 높이고 환자 경험을 향상시키기 위해 설계되었습니다. 이 제품은 의사에게 실습 3D 프린팅을 위한 직관적인 설계 방법을 제공하며, exocad™ CAD/CAM 소프트웨어를 활용합니다.
iTero Design Suite는 현재 조기 접근 프로그램을 통해 이용 가능하며, 올해 말에는 완전 가용성이 예상됩니다. 이 소프트웨어는 Align™ 디지털 플랫폼을 강화하여 치과 전문의를 위한 원활한 엔드투엔드 워크플로우를 제공합니다. 소프트웨어는 주요 3D 프린터와 호환되며, 간소화된 디자인 애플리케이션을 통해 치료 시간을 단축하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN) a lancé la iTero™ Design Suite, une nouvelle innovation logicielle conçue pour améliorer l'efficacité des pratiques et enrichir l'expérience des patients. Cette suite offre aux médecins un moyen intuitif de concevoir pour l'impression 3D en cabinet de modèles, de gouttières et de restaurations, en s'appuyant sur le logiciel CAD/CAM exocad™.
La iTero Design Suite est désormais disponible via un programme d'accès anticipé, avec une disponibilité complète prévue pour la fin de cette année. Elle améliore la Plateforme Digitale Align™, offrant des flux de travail intégrés de bout en bout pour les professionnels dentaires. Le logiciel est compatible avec les principales imprimantes 3D et vise à réduire le temps de traitement grâce à des applications de conception simplifiées.
Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN) hat die iTero™ Design Suite vorgestellt, eine neue Softwareinnovation, die darauf abzielt, die Effizienz in der Praxis zu erhöhen und die Patientenerfahrung zu verbessern. Dieses Paket bietet Ärzten eine intuitive Möglichkeit, für die 3D-Druck in der Praxis zu entwerfen, einschließlich Modellen, Bissschienen und Restaurationen, und nutzt die exocad™ CAD/CAM-Software.
Die iTero Design Suite ist jetzt über ein Frühzugangsprogramm verfügbar, mit einer vollständigen Verfügbarkeit, die für Ende dieses Jahres erwartet wird. Sie erweitert die Align™ Digital Plattform und bietet nahtlose End-to-End-Workflows für Zahnärzte. Die Software ist mit führenden 3D-Druckern kompatibel und zielt darauf ab, die Behandlungszeiten durch vereinfachte Designanwendungen zu verkürzen.
- Introduction of iTero™ Design Suite, enhancing practice efficiency and patient experiences
- Leverages exocad™ CAD/CAM software for intuitive 3D printing designs
- Early access program available, with full release expected later this year
- Seamless integration with leading 3D printers
- Enhances Align™ Digital Platform, providing end-to-end workflows for dental professionals
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Align Technology's introduction of the iTero™ Design Suite marks a significant advancement in digital dentistry, potentially boosting the company's competitive edge in the $600 million consumer market opportunity they've identified. This software innovation leverages Align's existing strengths in clear aligners, intraoral scanners and CAD/CAM software to create a more integrated ecosystem for dental practitioners.
The key benefits of this new suite include:
- Streamlined in-practice 3D printing capabilities for models, bite splints and restorations
- Intuitive design interface accessible to doctors and staff
- Integration with leading 3D printers
- Potential for increased practice efficiency and improved patient experiences
From a market perspective, this move aligns with the growing trend of digitalization in dentistry. By offering an end-to-end solution that includes design capabilities, Align is positioning itself as a one-stop-shop for digital dental workflows. This could lead to increased customer loyalty and potentially higher revenue per customer.
However, it's important to note that the success of this product will depend on factors such as ease of adoption, pricing strategy and how well it integrates with existing workflows. The early access program will be important in gathering feedback and refining the product before its full launch.
While this announcement is positive for Align's long-term strategy, investors should monitor the uptake rate among practitioners and any impact on Align's financial performance in upcoming quarters to gauge its true market impact.
The introduction of iTero™ Design Suite represents a significant opportunity for dental practices to enhance their operational efficiency and expand their service offerings. This innovation addresses several key pain points in modern dentistry:
- Time efficiency: By enabling in-house design and 3D printing, practices can reduce turnaround times for various dental appliances, potentially increasing patient satisfaction and practice throughput.
- Skill accessibility: The intuitive interface makes advanced CAD/CAM capabilities more accessible to a broader range of staff members, potentially reducing the learning curve and associated training costs.
- Service expansion: Practices can now offer a wider range of services in-house, including same-day restorations, which could lead to new revenue streams and improved patient retention.
However, practitioners should consider the following factors before adoption:
- Initial investment: While potentially cost-effective in the long run, the upfront costs of implementing this technology (including compatible 3D printers) may be substantial.
- Workflow disruption: Integrating new software and processes may temporarily impact productivity as staff adapt to the new system.
- Quality control: Ensuring consistent quality of in-house produced appliances will be important for maintaining patient trust and satisfaction.
Overall, the iTero™ Design Suite has the potential to significantly transform dental practice operations, but its success will largely depend on Align's ability to provide robust support and training to ensure smooth implementation and ongoing use.
- Offers doctors an intuitive way to design for in-practice 3D printing of models, bite splints, and restorations, leveraging the power of exocad CAD/CAM software with simplified doctor and staff-friendly design applications.
- Seamlessly integrated with leading 3D printers.
- Registration for the early access program is open today. Doctors scanning with iTero can submit their interest via their scanner or the MyiTero™ portal.
- iTero™ Design Suite is expected to be made available to customers later this year.*
iTero™ Design Suite offers doctors an intuitive way to design for in-practice 3D printing of models, bite splints, and restorations, leveraging the power of exocad™ CAD/CAM software with simplified doctor and staff-friendly design applications. (Photo: Business Wire)
The latest software innovation is designed to help doctors boost their practice efficiency and elevate patient experiences by shortening time to treatment through an intuitive way to design for in-practice 3D printing. The iTero Design Suite enhances the Align™ Digital Platform, which provides an innovative portfolio of customer-focused technologies that enable seamless end-to-end workflows for dental professionals.
“I'm excited to be working with the iTero Design Suite. I was looking for an in-practice design software that my team and I could use. The workflow is fast and efficient. We can easily design restorations, hard splints, models, and mockups to show patients the possibilities of cosmetic dentistry,” said Dr. Steven Glassman, a cosmetic dentist based in
“We have seen growing interest in 3D printing technology from our customers, and bringing the iTero™ Design Suite to market reflects our commitment to offering our customers the digital transformation solutions they need to enhance practice efficiency and patient experiences through powerful technology,” said Karim Boussebaa, Align Technology executive vice president and managing director, iTero scanner and services business.
Tillmann Steinbrecher, CEO of exocad added: “With the iTero Design Suite, doctors will benefit from a flexible solution that enables seamless workflows for in-practice production using exocad’s innovative software.”
iTero™ Design Suite is now available through an early access program. Doctors using an iTero scanner can submit their interest via their scanner or the MyiTero™ portal. The software is expected to be available later this year.*
*Available in selected markets
About Align Technology, Inc.
Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign® system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, iTero™ intraoral scanners and services, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software. These technology building blocks enable enhanced digital orthodontic and restorative workflows to improve patient outcomes and practice efficiencies for over 266 thousand doctor customers and is key to accessing Align’s 600 million consumer market opportunity worldwide. Over the past 27 years, Align has helped doctors treat over 18.2 million patients with the Invisalign system and is driving the evolution in digital dentistry through the Align™ Digital Platform, our integrated suite of unique, proprietary technologies and services delivered as a seamless, end-to-end solution for patients and consumers, orthodontists and GP dentists, and lab/partners. Visit www.aligntech.com for more information.
For additional information about the Invisalign system or to find an Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com. For additional information about the iTero digital scanning system, please visit www.itero.com. For additional information about exocad dental CAD/CAM offerings and a list of exocad reseller partners, please visit www.exocad.com.
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