TEREC Member DPS 1st to Use SensAble Dental Lab System
 WOBURN,
MA, May 19, 2009 - SensAble Technologies, Inc, the leading provider
of haptic devices and touch-enabled modeling solutions, announced
that Dental Prosthetic Services, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa has
become the first member of the Technical Research Consortium
(TEREC), a North American association of dental laboratories, to
deploy the SensAble Dental Lab System (SDLS). A unique integrated
CAD/CAM solution that includes a “3D Virtual Touch” stylus, the
SensAble system is used to scan, design and fabricate a wide variety
of dental restorations. The system increases lab productivity and
consistency, while making it natural and intuitive for lab
technicians to transition to digital design for the production of
crowns, bridges and removable partial frameworks.
TEREC is a strategic alliance of 14 North American full service regional
dental laboratories that convenes regularly to evaluate new technologies and
processes that may offer a better way for them to serve dentists and their
patients. As part of TEREC’s Technology group, Dental Prosthetic Services is
one of a handful of digitally-savvy dental labs that actively consults with
leading vendors on the latest materials, products and techniques – then
shares its findings both informally and at TEREC gatherings. The group’s
upcoming annual meeting takes place in St. Louis , Missouri from May 28
through May 30, 2009.
“Although we already have a number of other digital systems, we were
impressed by the SensAble Dental Lab System’s versatility and ease of use,”
said Kristine Van Cleve, president of Dental Prosthetic Services (DPS). A
65-person full-service lab, Dental Prosthetic Services purchased the
SensAble Dental Lab System because it is the only solution on the market for
digitally designing and producing partials, as well as full-contour crown &
bridge restorations.
“SensAble’s system takes some of the most time consuming tasks in our
lab, and makes them fast and efficient. While we’re still new in our
deployment, we believe the SensAble system will improve our productivity,
deliver exceptionally high-quality results – and also improve our bottom
line.”
In an economy where productivity is paramount, SensAble’s digital
consistency and precision is laying the groundwork for DPS to produce more
restorations with the same number of technicians – and gain the flexibility
to handle multiple types of restorations from one extensible digital
platform. The SensAble system has also allowed DPS to redeploy three staff
members from jobs where they primarily handled manual waxing, and into
positions where they perform virtual design tasks.
The SensAble Dental Lab System’s key components include a 3D scanner,
design system for creating partial frameworks and full contour crown and
bridge, resin printer, and case management software that have been tightly
integrated to produce accurate, consistent results in a streamlined
workflow. The system uniquely incorporates force-feedback haptics, where
technicians hold a touch-enabled stylus instead of a computer mouse – and
work with virtual wax-up tools to literally "feel" the on-screen model as
they apply, smooth and carve "digital wax." This approach mimics the
traditional method of hand modeling dental restorations, allowing
technicians to digitally design with unmatched speed and precision, while
keeping the artistry and manual dexterity they've spent years perfecting.
“Our digital team embraced this new technology immediately,” Van Cleve
continued. “The haptic device allowed them to actually “feel” the
restoration they’re designing on screen, making it intuitive to use and easy
to learn. Our technicians doing traditional wax-ups can now see a newer,
exciting career path for themselves using SensAble’s system. For us, that
means happier and more committed employees.”
“TEREC is an organization that is known for its forward thinking and
technical savvy, so we are particularly excited to announce DPS as our first
TEREC customer,” said Bob Steingart, president of SensAble Dental Products.
“The SensAble Dental Lab System gives labs the design freedom they need to
easily handle “real-world” cases that are challenging and time consuming for
many other CAD/CAM systems – while gaining productivity as well as digital
accuracy, precision, and consistency.”
The SensAble Dental Lab System is available in a full Production Center
configuration, or as a Scan/Design system. For more information, contact
SensAble at 781-939-7457 or visit
www.sensabledental.com.
About SensAble Technologies
Founded in 1993, SensAble Technologies is a leading developer of 3D
touch-enabled (force feedback) solutions and technology that allow users to
not only see and hear an on-screen computer application, but to actually
“feel” it. With 41 patents granted and over 7,000 systems installed
worldwide, SensAble Technologies' haptic technology is being used in
applications ranging from designing toys and footwear, to surgical
simulation and stroke rehabilitation, to dental restorations, as well as a
range of research and robotic applications. The company markets its own 3D
modeling solutions as well as its haptic devices and developer toolkits to
medical, dental, design, and manufacturing companies; educational and
research institutions; and OEMs. SensAble products are available through
direct and reseller channels worldwide.
For more information, visit
www.sensable.com.
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