3Shape’s Dental System™ 2014 introduces new dental indications, a new user interface, and optimized workflows for TRIOS® digital impressions. Additional enhancements include more automation, faster design workflows, powerful CAD validation tools, and tighter integration with CAM software.

Copenhagen, January 9th, 2014 – 3Shape, the user-acclaimed leading innovation company for 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions, recently released its next generation Dental System™ 2014 to the market.

“Dental System™ 2014 is the result of our commitment to provide new digital solutions that significantly increase the levels of productivity and range of services that labs can offer,” says Flemming Thorup, President & CEO at 3Shape. “With this 2014 release, we have focused strongly on optimizing the design workflows and improving usability for users of all levels.”

Some of the new features in Dental System™ 2014:

• Auto-crown functionality for increasing productivityThe software automatically positions and shapes designed crowns to fit neighboring teeth and antagonist.
  
• New powerful user experience   
  Optimized workflows and a redesigned user-interface includes 3D order forms, a new Workflow Bar, intuitive sub-design steps, plus flexible “Next” and “ Preview” buttons. Users can choose between “Basic” and “Expert” design modes to adjust the complexity of workflows according to needs, software skills and experience.
  
• Easily determine the margin line using TRIOS® HD photos
  View highly detailed images in key areas captured by the new HD photo feature in the TRIOS® Digital Impression solution.
  
• New Splint Designer™ module provides new service options
  Software for CAD design of common dental appliances, such as Splints, Night Guards, and Protectors, ready for output using 3D manufacturing machines and materials. 3Shape is offering this attractive module to Dental System™ Premium subscribers for free.
  
• Implant Studio™ for implant planning and surgical guides
  All in one software package - Implant planning, prosthetics, and design of surgical guides ready for cost-efficient manufacturing.  Implant Studio™ will be available both as an add-on module for integrating in Dental System™ and also in various stand-alone configurations.

Many more new features and updates
Dental System™ 2014 additionally includes optimized workflows for digital impressions, enhanced scanning speed and accuracy, framework design with mamelon structures, and more. The complete list of new features is available at www.3shapedental.com/2014 

Upgrading to Dental System™ 2014 is a part of 3Shape LABcare™
3Shape includes LABcare™ with all Dental System™ subscriptions. LABcare™ is 3Shape’s customer-centric business model that ensures users continuously get new technologies through annual software releases such as Dental System™ 2014.  In addition to upgrades, LABCare™ gives subscribers access to 3Shape’s support network, as well as to training channels such as webinars, videos, etc. 

Dental System™ 2014 will be available through 3Shape resellers. Availability to end-users is dependent on the specific system configuration. Please contact your local 3Shape supplier, or visit www.3shapedental.com regarding reseller information. 

About 3Shape
3Shape is a Danish company specializing in the development and marketing of 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions designed for the creation, processing, analysis and management of high-quality 3D data for application in complex manufacturing processes.  3Shape envisions the Age of “Full Digital Dentistry,” and its more than 150 developers provide superior innovation power toward reaching this goal. 3Shape’s flexible solutions empower dental professionals through automation of real workflows, and its systems are applied in thousands of labs in more than 80 countries worldwide, putting 3Shape technologies at the peak of the market in relation to units produced per day by dental technicians.

With TRIOS, 3Shape now brings its vast expertise and innovation power directly to dentists. 3Shape boosts its first-line distributor support network with a second-line support force of over 40 in-house experts placed in 5 support and service centers strategically located around the globe. 3Shape is a privately-held company headquartered in Copenhagen, with the market’s largest team dedicated to scanner and software development for the dental segment based in Denmark and Ukraine, production facilities in Poland, and Business Development & Support Offices at several locations in Europe, in North and South America, and in Asia.

For further information regarding 3Shape, please refer to www.3shapedental.com.  Visit us on www.facebook.com/3shape, or view our mobile site on m.3shapedental.com