iData Research at IDS 2025 (Day 4) continues our coverage of the world’s largest dental trade fair in Cologne, Germany.
Day 4 was defined by a surge in 3D printing innovation, highlighting compact chairside units, faster curing systems, AI-assisted workflow tools, and next-gen dental materials.
As exhibitors push the boundaries of digital fabrication, the technology is becoming more accessible, aesthetic, and efficient for dental professionals worldwide.
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Table of Contents
➜ Dental Insights iData Learned on Day 4 at IDS 2025
➜ 3D Printing Takes the Spotlight
➜ Smarter Milling and Digital Workflow Tools
➜ New Dental Materials and Curing Innovations
➜ Final Thoughts on Day 4 at IDS 2025
➜ What is Next for iData at IDS 2025?
Key Takeaways
- SprintRay unveiled Midas, a compact chairside 3D printer powered by FDA-cleared ceramic-filled resin, capable of printing up to 9 veneers or a single crown per cycle.
- Formlabs released its 2nd Gen Form Cure, slashing curing times for dental models from 5 minutes to 60 seconds and full splints from 1 hour to just 10 minutes.
- Shining3D introduced E-motion, a mobile cart integrating an IOS scanner, facial camera, and IPG with built-in power for portable digital scanning.
- Stratasys announced the European launch of its TrueDent Monolithic Digital Denture, expanding access to its award-winning solution.
- DGShape debuted the DWX-43w Filter-Free Wet Mill, eliminating costly filter maintenance while improving speed and efficiency.
- Asiga presented the PrintPod, a self-contained material capsule for chairside 3D printing, and Asiga Cure, a smart curing unit with vacuum, heating, and touchless access.
- Carbon highlighted its Automatic Print Prep (APP) for digital workflow automation and a new partnership with Keystone Industries to develop flexible partial dentures.
- Desktop Health previewed Flexcare, a developing dental resin combining ceramic-like strength and aesthetics for improved 3D-printed prosthetics.
Dental Insights iData Learned on Day 4 at IDS 2025
Day 4 of IDS 2025 showed rapid innovation in chairside 3D printing, streamlined digital workflows, and intelligent milling systems, showcasing how dental practices are becoming faster, smarter, and more self-sufficient.
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3D Printing Takes the Spotlight
SprintRay: Compact, Chairside Power
SprintRay introduced Midas, a compact 3D printer designed for use directly at the chairside. Built for efficiency, the system can produce one crown or up to nine veneers in a single cycle using their FDA-cleared ceramic-filled resin. The focus was on delivering high-strength, aesthetic restorations without the traditional lab turnaround.
Formlabs: Faster Curing, Faster Care
Formlabs unveiled the 2nd Generation Form Cure, which reduces curing time for dental models from 5 minutes to just 60 seconds. Even splints, which traditionally took an hour, can now be completed in only 10 minutes, which significantly boosts throughput in busy digital clinics.
Shining3D: E-Motion Workflow Cart
Shining3D showcased its E-motion system, a mobile, all-in-one cart that combines:
- Intraoral scanner (IOS)
- Facial camera
- Interproximal guide (IPG)
It features its own power source, enabling flexible use across different treatment rooms or clinics. A promising solution for highly mobile digital workflows.
Smarter Milling and Digital Workflow Tools
Stratasys: TrueDent Hits the EU Market
Stratasys officially launched its TrueDent Monolithic Digital Denture to the European market. With growing traction in North America, this technology offers aesthetic, fully digital denture production, removing many of the steps that traditionally required lab intervention.
DGShape: Filter-Free Milling with the DWX-43w
Roland’s DGShape introduced the DWX-43w Filter-Free Wet Mill, eliminating the need for routine filter maintenance. Other enhancements include faster milling times and overall reduction in upkeep.
Asiga: Intelligent Chairside Ecosystem
Asiga announced two powerful new products:
- Asiga PrintPods – A sealed material capsule system designed for chairside 3D printing of crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers.
- Asiga Cure – A high-performance curing unit with vacuum, infrared heat, gas compatibility, and touchless entry, all driven by a smart user interface.
These systems support seamless, in-office restoration fabrication.
Carbon: Workflow Automation and New Partnerships
Carbon presented its Automatic Print Prep (APP) feature – a tool that streamlines digital workflows from scan to print. The company also announced a strategic partnership with Keystone Industries to co-develop a new flexible partial denture material (FP3D), enhancing patient comfort and treatment options.
New Dental Materials and Curing Innovations
Desktop Health: Flexcare Coming Soon
Desktop Health previewed Flexcare, an upcoming dental resin designed for aesthetic, ceramic-like strength in 3D printed prosthetics. Though still under development, this material aims to close the gap between function and appearance in chairside restorations.
Final Thoughts on Day 4 at IDS 2025
Day 4 of IDS 2025 spotlighted one key trend: faster, smarter, and more connected dental fabrication workflows.
The continued investment in chairside 3D printing, intelligent milling, and digital material development shows how fast this space is evolving. Clinics and labs alike are looking to increase control, reduce turnaround, and offer premium outcomes, all in real time.
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What’s Next for iData at IDS 2025?
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