Case Studies
Dental Lab Reduced Turnaround Time by 40% with Resin 3D Printing Workflows
Multi-location dental lab implemented high-throughput resin 3D printing for models and surgical guides.
📖 7 min read📅 March 4, 2024Dental & Medical
A dental lab network with 3 locations faced increasing demand for surgical guides and models while outsourcing costs spiraled.
The Challenge
Processing 800-1,200 cases per month. Outsourcing: $45K-$60K monthly. Lead time: 5-7 days for models, 7-10 days for guides.
The Solution
Installed 6 Formlabs Form 3B+ printers (2 per location). Implemented automated nesting and print queue management.
Results After 6 Months
Turnaround time: models 2 days (from 5-7), guides 2-3 days (from 7-10). $45K monthly eliminated. Remake rate: 3% (from 8-12%).
Key Takeaways
- ✓40% faster turnaround
- ✓$45K monthly savings
- ✓Equipment ROI in 4 months
- ✓Remake rate dropped from 8-12% to 3%
