SensAble Adds Impression Scanning and OpenScan™ Interface
to the SensAble Dental Lab System

New, Flexible Scanning Options Meet the Needs of More Labs

WOBURN, Massachusetts – February 25, 2010 - SensAble Technologies, Inc®, a leading provider of 3D touch-enabled modeling systems, dental CAD/CAM solutions and haptic devices, has announced that it will be offering a second, fully integrated scanner option for the SensAble Dental Lab System, as well as SensAble’s new OpenScan™ software interface. The new scanner supports the scanning of both models and impressions, providing a high degree of flexibility for labs and allowing further time-savings. SensAble is also incorporating its OpenScan interface into the latest release of its software, which will allow technicians using the SensAble Dental Lab System to import STL files from other open scanners that their labs may already have.

The new high-performance impression scanner, manufactured by Solutionix, is an ideal solution for labs that want to use the scanner for both fixed and removable restorations.  Its scanning capabilities are tightly integrated with SensAble’s Dental Lab software to provide optimized speed and accuracy. Labs can start a digital design using the impression scan, then pour or print a stone concurrently – instead of waiting for the stone to be completed.  Integration with the SensAble Dental Lab System’s case management system and unified user interface further streamlines production for labs. This scanner complements the SensAble Dental Lab System, the only CAD/CAM solution that includes built-in support for both fixed and removable restorations in an integrated, touch-enabled platform.

“We are excited to have SensAble as our first OEM partner in North America,” said
Mr. Minho Chang, founder of Solutionix. “SensAble brings the same level of quality and commitment to integrating their system as we bring to developing our scanner. We are confident that our complementary products and expertise will result in a highly productive solution for dental labs.”

In addition to the new scanner option, SensAble is introducing an OpenScan interface, to provide dental labs with the ability to import STL files from other dental scanners. This will allow labs who already have a non-proprietary CAD/CAM system to make use of their existing scanners and import the data into the SensAble Dental Lab System’s design software.  

“With the new impression scanner, we’ve worked closely with our OEM partner, Solutionix, to integrate the scanner into a complete solution to provide a seamless experience from scan to fabrication. We think our customers will appreciate the speed and flexibility this scanner gives them, today and in the future,” said Bob Steingart, president of SensAble Dental Products.  “But we also realize that there are labs that already have scanners capable of generating STL files. We’re providing our OpenScan interface for those labs that want to do the testing and integration work themselves, yet still want the whole range of advantages our Design System provides.”

The impression scanner and the OpenScan software interface are supported in SensAble’s forthcoming Release 3, which is scheduled to ship in late April.  It is available through SensAble in the U.S., and through its network of international distributors.  Contact SensAble at +1 781-939-7493 or visit www.sensabledental.comfor additional information.

About Solutionix

Solutionix Corp., headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a world leader in 3D scanning, 3D measurement and post-processing software.  Its products include Rexcan scanners, ARX series automation engines and post-processing software and ezScan technology. Solutionix develops OEM and custom solutions for vertical industries, such as quality inspection, reverse engineering and the dental market.  For more information visit www.solutionix.com.

About the SensAble Dental Lab System

The SensAble Dental Lab System is an integrated digital solution to scan, design and fabricate common dental restorations.  It is the first integrated digital solution to support the production process for removable partial frameworks, as well as full contour crown and bridge. The system’s unique 3D “Virtual Touch” stylus allows technicians to digitally design multiple restoration types with unmatched speed and precision – while keeping the artistry and manual dexterity they have spent years perfecting. In the SensAble system, technicians hold a haptic (touch-enabled) device instead of a computer mouse.  They use virtual wax-up tools to literally “feel” the on-screen model as they apply, smooth and carve “digital wax.” This touch-enabled approach mimics the traditional method of hand modeling dental restorations – yet adds the consistency, precision and repeatability of a digital system. 

About SensAble

Founded in 1993, SensAble Technologies is the leading developer of 3D touch-enabled (force feedback) solutions and technology that allow users to not only see and hear an on-screen computer application, but to actually “feel” it.  With 41 patents granted and over 8,000 systems installed worldwide, SensAble Technologies' haptic technology is being used in applications ranging from designing toys and footwear, to surgical simulation and stroke rehabilitation, to dental restorations, as well as a range of research and robotic applications.  The company markets its own 3D modeling solutions as well as its haptic devices and developer toolkits to medical, dental, design, and manufacturing companies; educational and research institutions; and OEMs. SensAble products are available through direct and reseller channels worldwide.  www.sensable.com.

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