A Revolutionary Dental 3D Printer Making Waves in the U.S.: Midas, Capable of Printing Three Ceramic Crowns in 10 Minutes, Priced at $10,000

Panda3dp.com guide: This might be one of the most innovative global patents for a 3D printer I’ve ever encountered.

△A compact dental photopolymerization 3D printer, Midas, resembling a portable outdoor power supply.

On December 7, 2024, SprintRay China, a global leader in desktop dental 3D printing, hosted the 3DNext 2024 Asia-Pacific Elite Summit at the Grand Lan Hotel in Shaoxing Jianhu, Zhejiang. The brand SprintRay commands nearly half the market share in dental clinics across the United States.

During this event, SprintRay unveiled several products. However, one standout innovation caught Panda3dp.com’s attention—a groundbreaking 3D printer named Midas. Priced at $10,000 in the U.S., it can print three ceramic dental restorations in just 10 minutes. It is, without doubt, among the most innovative 3D printers I have ever seen.

According to a representative from SprintRay, this disruptive chairside dental 3D printer integrates the material reservoir, ceramic resin, and printing platform into a single capsule, enabling the production of three dental restorations within 10 minutes. Key innovations include:

1. DPS Technology: The Midas employs advanced Digital Press Stereolithography (DPS) technology, delivering high-precision, high-speed 3D printing capabilities.

2. High-Viscosity Ceramic Materials: Supporting high-viscosity ceramic materials significantly enhances its potential for high-end medical applications, particularly chairside uses.

3. Capsule Ceramic Material Technology: By leveraging unique capsule-based ceramic materials, Midas drastically reduces printing time compared to conventional 3D printers while maintaining exceptional quality.

△Core Technology Breakdown

Operating the Midas is exceptionally straightforward and user-friendly:

1. Scan: Simply scan the capsule’s barcode on the 3D printer.  

2. Insert: Place the capsule into the designated slot of the printer.  

3. Print: Midas can simultaneously print three capsules, producing three ceramic crowns or more restorative applications in just 10 minutes.  

4. Retrieve: Remove the printed ceramic crowns upon completion.

△The Printing Process of Midas

What astonishes Panda3dp.com the most is that the ceramic crowns printed with Midas do not require a degreasing and sintering process. After minimal post-processing, they are ready for direct implantation in the oral cavity.

The representative also mentioned that the Midas 3D printer has already undergone extensive validation in international markets, particularly in dental clinics across the United States. Despite its $10,000 price tag, it has garnered an overwhelming number of orders, reflecting its undeniable market appeal.