Stratasys Establishes Dental Advisory Board to Help Advance Digital Dentistry
Board also aims to use research and industry trends to guide the direction and development of the Stratasys dental business
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, today announced it has established a dental advisory board to help advance digital dentistry.
The Stratasys dental advisory board also aims to provide thought leadership and direction to the Stratasys dental business unit. It is expected to develop research and content that supports the evolution of Stratasys dental products and supports the roll-out of initiatives aimed to encourage dental education, clinical cases, and future innovation.
With resources dedicated to collaboration, the Stratasys dental advisory board will pursue the following objectives:
- Support research and development of Stratasys’ dental technologies and materials
- Promote education and continued development for digital dental and orthodontic lab professionals
- Forge relationships with industry organizations and allied dental technology providers for the benefit of dental and orthodontic labs
- Promote Stratasys’ perspective to relevant industry groups, service providers and the labs community
- Share best practices that enable 3D printing technologies to take on a wider role in the dental lab environment
“We’re committed to adding value to the dental lab community by developing innovative 3D printers and materials that spur lab business growth,” says Stratasys director of global dental Avi Cohen. “Establishing the dental advisory board is a first step in supporting industry trends and future needs that represent the unique dental labs community.”
For information about Stratasys dental systems, visit www.StratasysDental.com.
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and Rehovot, Israel, is a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions. The company's patented FDM® and PolyJetTM 3D Printing technologies produce prototypes and manufactured goods directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content. Systems include 3D printers for idea development, prototyping and direct digital manufacturing. Stratasys subsidiaries include MakerBot and Solidscape, and the company operates the RedEye digital-manufacturing service. Stratasys has more than 1800 employees, holds over 550 granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally, and has received more than 25 awards for its technology and leadership. Online at: www.stratasys.com or http://blog.stratasys.com.
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Released April 29, 2014