“Align Technology disrupted the orthodontic industry by creating a digital approach to straightening teeth that makes treatment possible for more people than ever. None of what we have been able to achieve would be possible without 3D printing technology”
– Srini Kaza, vice president, product innovation, Align Technology (1)
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Invisalign: A Pioneer of Mass Customization through 3-D Printing
Align Technologies disrupted dentistry with Invisalign, a 3-D printed alternative to braces – but now the wide availability of additive manufacturing technology threatens their competitive advantage.
Bracing for impact: the additive effect of Invisalign on manufacturing
Align Technology (AT) is a manufacturer of 3D digital scanners and clear aligners (marketed through the brand ‘Invisalign’) used in orthodontics. AT is perhaps the most prolific user of an additive manufacturing (AM) process called stereolithography that converts liquid materials […]