EnvisionTEC and 3Shape Offer Turnkey System to 3D Scan and Print In-Ear Devices

Continued partnership between 3D technology companies brings value to hearing care market for AudiologyNOW! 2017 in Indianapolis

DEARBORN, Mich. & COPENHAGEN, Denmark–EnvisionTEC, a global leader in 3D printers for the in-ear device and monitor market, and 3Shape, a global leader in 3D scanning and CAD/CAM software, today launch a new turnkey system for scanning, modeling and printing in-ear devices.

At AudiologyNow, the world’s largest gathering of audiologists, the two companies will jointly demonstrate how scanning, software and 3D printers work together to deliver an elegant, quick, cost-effective custom solution for hearing care professionals and their patients. The event will be held from April 5-8 in the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.

“EnvisionTEC is proud to continue partnering with 3Shape to deliver an integrated solution to the in-ear device market. Together, our 3D technologies delivers fast, reliable, custom solutions to hearing care professionals and their patients every day,” said CEO Al Siblani.

“Our partnership with EnvisionTEC has enabled many labs to easily migrate from their old manual intensive process to a full CAD/CAM workflow. The combined technologies offer a proven digital solution,” said Iain Mcleod, Business Unit Director, Audio, 3Shape.

EnvisionTEC and 3Shape will now offer a tightly integrated turnkey system to audiology professionals that includes:

• 3Shape H600 3D Scanner for fast, reliable and high accuracy 3D scanning of ear impressions.
• 3Shape software package for modeling up to 6,000 files and managing 3D print jobs, including:
  • EarMouldDesigner for modeling of BTE ear moulds and soft silicone BTE ear moulds.
  • ShellDesigner for modeling of ITE type shells, with all components (transducer, receiver, volume control, battery, etc.) incorporated into the modeling process.
  • CAMBridge for efficient 3D print job management for clinics and small-to mid-sized manufacturers.
• A choice of two 3D printers, either:
  • An EnvisionTEC Vida Hi-Res DSP, which offers a build envelope of 96 x 54 x 100 mm (3.78 x 2.13 x 3.94 in.) and XY resolution to 50 µm (0.002 in.)
  • An EnvisionTEC Micro Plus Advantage, which offers a build envelope of 65 x 40 x 100 mm (2.36 x 1.77 x 3.94 in.) and XY resolution to 60 µm (0.0024 in.)
• An Otoflash curing unit, to post-cure 3D print jobs to the desired finish.
• Training on the 3Shape scanner, software and 3D printer.

The technologies will be demonstrated in the booths for EnvisionTEC (551) and 3Shape (1329) during AudiologyNow! 2017. Package pricing depends on the 3D printer model selected.

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