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| Industry | Medical Equipment, Dental 3D Printing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Amir Mansouri (CEO) Jing Zhang (CTO) Hossein Bassir (CPO) Liang Jin (CEO, China) |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Key people | Erich Kreidler (President) Ed Cohen (CHRO) |
| Products | 3D Printers Post-processing Units 3D Printing Materials AI-driven Software[1] |
| Services | Print Setup Cloud Services Design Services |
| Website | sprintray |
SprintRay Inc.[2] is an American dental technology company, established in 2014, that specializes in developing 3D printing equipment and materials for dental applications.
Early years
[edit]In 2016, SprintRay launched the MoonRay 3D printer, a device designed to streamline in-office production of dental prosthetics and appliances, marking the company's initial venture into dental manufacturing solutions.
Partnerships
[edit]SprintRay has developed partnerships to extend its presence in digital dentistry. One notable collaboration with Usain Bolt[3][3] led to the establishment of Bolt Labs in Jamaica,[4][5] giving access to dental care in underserved areas with the help of 3D printing technology.
Other partnerships include collaborations with dental distributors like Benco Dental and Patterson Dental in the U.S., both of which distribute SprintRay's products to dental clinics. Additionally, global distributor Henry Schein helps SprintRay reach international markets, while Yoshida Dental introduces SprintRay technology in Japan.
SprintRay's partnership with Envista's DEXIS brand integrates 3D printing with intra-oral scanning, allowing for same-day production of various dental appliances. This collaboration also includes Ormco's Spark aligners.
SprintRay has expanded its operations worldwide with offices now in North America,[6] Europe, and Asia.[7] The company established a new headquarters in Germany[8] to better serve European markets. The company's products are available in over 100 countries.[9][10]
SprintRay partnered with the Ivoclar Group to combine their expertise in 3D printing with Ivoclar's materials.[11]
Products and Technology
[edit]In 2021, SprintRay introduced SprintRay Crown, a resin designed for the production of same-day, 3D-printed dental crowns, enabling quicker fabrication of permanent restorations. The company collaborates with academic and industry partners to enhance its technology and expand its range of dental applications.[12]
SprintRay, Inc. holds several patents related to 3D printing technologies,[13] with a focus on dental applications. The company's patents include systems for reducing separation forces in 3D printing,[14][15] multi-stage wash systems for vat polymerization-based 3D printing,[16] and methods for post-curing stereolithography-printed parts, such as the PROCURE 2 system.[17][18] SprintRay's portfolio also includes design patents for components like post-curing chambers[19] and printer housing.[20]
Funding
[edit]In 2021, SprintRay secured $100 million in funding[21] from investors including SoftBank's Vision Fund 2 and G Square. This funding is aimed at expanding its product line and enhancing research and development capabilities.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ SprintRay (2024-04-30). "SprintRay introduces revolutionary 3D printer Midas". Dental Tribune International. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "How a USC Student Startup Became the Industry Leader". USC Viterbi | School of Engineering. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ a b Today, Dentistry (2021-10-17). "Usain Bolt and SprintRay Announce 5-Year Partnership". Dentistry Today. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Editors, Men's Journal (2021-10-15). "Usain Bolt Confesses That Speed Isn't Everything". Men's Journal. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Sher, Davide (2021-10-19). "SprintRay partners with World's Fastest Man Usain Bolt". VoxelMatters - The heart of additive manufacturing. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Kozlowski, Denise (2022-03-07). "SprintRay Sinks Teeth Into Dental Products Market With 3D Printers". Los Angeles Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "Replicating Successes". www.td.org. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ Today, Dentistry (2024-04-26). "Ivoclar and SprintRay Launch Collaborative Partnership". Dentistry Today. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "Harvard Business Publishing Education". hbsp.harvard.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "SprintRay: Kick-starting Growth ^ SCG551". HBR Store. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Ivoclar (2024-05-16). "Ivoclar and SprintRay launch collaborative partnership". Dental Tribune International. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ Xu, Yang; Qi, Fangjie; Mao, Huachao; Li, Songwei; Zhu, Yizhen; Gong, Jingwen; Wang, Lu; Malmstadt, Noah; Chen, Yong (2022-02-17). "In-situ transfer vat photopolymerization for transparent microfluidic device fabrication". Nature Communications. 13 (1): 918. doi:10.1038/s41467-022-28579-z. ISSN 2041-1723.
- ^ "Patents Assigned to SprintRay Inc. - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ US11654627B2, Zhang, Jing; Mansourighasri, Amirhossein & Bassir, Abdol Hossein, "System and method for three-dimensional printing", issued 2023-05-23
- ^ US11548224B2, Mansouri, Amir; Tian, Huijian & Zhang, Jing et al., "Apparatus, system, and method for use in three-dimensional printing", issued 2023-01-10
- ^ US11279089B2, Mansouri, Amir; Tian, Huijian & Ye, Shukun et al., "Multi-stage wash system for vat polymerization-based 3D printed parts", issued 2022-03-22
- ^ US11884015B2, Mansouri, Amir; Patel, Aayush & Daniels, Angali E. et al., "System and method for facilitating separation of stereolithography 3D-printed objects from build platforms", issued 2024-01-30
- ^ US20230339190A1, Mansouri, Amir; Bassir, Hossein & Patel, Aayush et al., "System and method for selectively post-curing parts printed with stereolithography additive manufacturing techniques", issued 2023-10-26
- ^ USD989133S1, Bassir, Hossein & Laurino, Ferdinand, "Post-curing chamber", issued 2023-06-13
- ^ US11155028B1, Zhang, Jing, "Apparatus and method for three-dimensional printing", issued 2021-10-26
- ^ Hanaphy, Paul (2022-10-11). "SprintRay to expand into new territories after raising more than $100M". 3D Printing Industry. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
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