SCANNER
How do should I rank size, weight, speed and price in the decision ?
Are there software costs and/or hidden upgrade costs ?
How important is acquisition software and how can it differ from others?
Are there any hidden software and / or upgrade costs?
What resolution do I need?
Should I worry about file export compatibility ?
What difference does having different tip sizes ?
What is good sterilisation practice and how long do tips last ?
SOFTWARE
Which software simplifies treatment planning ?
How do I import scans?
Which software is best at segmenting teeth ?
How do scan capture and treatment planning software work together ?
How does the treatment plan get sent to the 3D printer ?
Can I export 3D STL models to use with my chosen 3d printer ?
What cases can I handle on my own ?
Can software automate parts of design process ?
How do I import the bite information and ensure my treatment plan results in a correct bite ?
Can I adjust the treatment planning during treatment ?
How do scan capture and treatment planning software work together ?
3D printer
What technology offers best price to efficiency ratio? DLP, SLA, FDM…
What maintenance should I expect and can it be done by an assitant ?
What size tray and printing speed are needed ?
Is it better to have a big printer or several smaller ones ?
Are the equipment and materials used safe for me and my team? Should I take specific precautions ?
What precision levels are required to get best results ?
What materials should I use to print robust molds? What is true cost of materials ?
What are true costs including maintenance, wear and tear, materials, spare parts ?
Can the printer be used by non technical team members ?
What post-processing treatments of molds are required? What equipment do I need ?
Thermoforming
Do I need specific equipment or can I use my existing thermoforming machine do the job ?
How many do I need to be efficient ?
What thermoforming sheets should I use? How much do they cost ?
How do I organise my process to match thermoforming output with output of molds from the printer ?
What can be done to minimise post processing ?
Post treatment
What needs to be done, what skills are required and who should do it ?
What tools do I need and how long does it take ?
How do I train a non specialist to perform postprocessing with consistent quality ?
Can part or all of the process be automated ?
Delivery
What frequency should I see my patients and how many aligners do I give him at each appointment ?
How do I deliver the aligners ?
At what speed can the aligners be ready ?
How can packaging make a difference ?
How do should I rank size, weight, speed and price in the decision ?
Are there software costs and/or hidden upgrade costs ?
How important is acquisition software and how can it differ from others?
Are there any hidden software and / or upgrade costs?
What resolution do I need?
Should I worry about file export compatibility ?
What difference does having different tip sizes ?
What is good sterilisation practice and how long do tips last ?
Which software simplifies treatment planning ?
How do I import scans?
Which software is best at segmenting teeth ?
How do scan capture and treatment planning software work together ?
How does the treatment plan get sent to the 3D printer ?
Can I export 3D STL models to use with my chosen 3d printer ?
What cases can I handle on my own ?
Can software automate parts of design process ?
How do I import the bite information and ensure my treatment plan results in a correct bite ?
Can I adjust the treatment planning during treatment ?
How do scan capture and treatment planning software work together ?
What technology offers best price to efficiency ratio? DLP, SLA, FDM…
What maintenance should I expect and can it be done by an assitant ?
What size tray and printing speed are needed ?
Is it better to have a big printer or several smaller ones ?
Are the equipment and materials used safe for me and my team? Should I take specific precautions ?
What precision levels are required to get best results ?
What materials should I use to print robust molds? What is true cost of materials ?
What are true costs including maintenance, wear and tear, materials, spare parts ?
Can the printer be used by non technical team members ?
What post-processing treatments of molds are required? What equipment do I need ?
Do I need specific equipment or can I use my existing thermoforming machine do the job ?
How many do I need to be efficient ?
What thermoforming sheets should I use? How much do they cost ?
How do I organise my process to match thermoforming output with output of molds from the printer ?
What can be done to minimise post processing ?
What needs to be done, what skills are required and who should do it ?
What tools do I need and how long does it take ?
How do I train a non specialist to perform postprocessing with consistent quality ?
Can part or all of the process be automated ?
What frequency should I see my patients and how many aligners do I give him at each appointment ?
How do I deliver the aligners ?
At what speed can the aligners be ready ?
How can packaging make a difference ?
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