SprintRay Inc. is an American technology company that develops and manufactures 3D printing hardware, software, and materials solutions for the dental market[2]. It was founded in 2015 by 2 Ph.D students at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, entering the dental market shortly after a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2016 that raised over $400,000[3].
Industry | Medical Equipment, Dental 3D Printing |
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Founded | 2014 |
Founders | Amir Mansouri (CEO) Jing Zhang (CTO) Hossein Bassir (CPO) Liang Jin (CEO, China) |
Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Key people | Erich Kreidler (President) Ed Cohen (CHRO) |
Products | 3D Printers Post-processing Units 3D Printing Materials AI-driven Software[1] |
Services | Print Setup Cloud Services Design Services |
Website | sprintray |
History
editIn 2016 SprintRay entered the dental sector with the release of the MoonRay S/D 3D printer, a desktop DLP printer that could use biocompatible photopolymer resin to 3D print dental applications such as occlusal guards, surgical guides, and dental models in-house. Since then, SprintRay has focused on developing new hardware, software, and material technologies in dental 3D printing.
In 2017, SprintRay entered the dental market with the release of the MoonRay S/D 3D printer[4].
In February 2019, SprintRay released the Pro95 3D printer[5], which featured a much larger build area, faster print times, and better accuracy.
In September 2020, SprintRay released the Pro55 3D printer, featuring improved accuracy over the Pro95, and the Pro Wash/Dry, a two-stage wash and drying system for 3D printed parts[6]
In May of 2022, SprintRay released the Pro95 S and Pro55 S 3D printers[7], which offered improved accuracy, connectivity, and smarter onboard computing.
In October of 2023, SprintRay launched the OnX Tough 2 resin, the first 3D printing resin FDA cleared for fixed, implant-supported dentures[8].
In April or 2024, SprintRay launched the Pro 2 3D printer[9] and Midas 3D printer[10], the first product to use digital press stereolithography[11].
Partnerships
editSprintRay has formed various partnerships for distribution, In the United States, distribution partnerships include Benco Dental and Patterson Dental, and Henry Schein. In 2023, SprintRay entered into a distribution deal with Sinclair Dental for Canadian distribution[12]. In 2021, SprintRay announced a joint initiative with Usain Bolt[13] to establish Bolt Labs in Jamaica,[14] which uses 3D printing and advanced training to improve access to dental care in the region.[15]
After the announcement of the Midas 3D printer, SprintRay partnered with the Ivoclar Group to combine their expertise in 3D printing with Ivoclar's materials.[16]
Technology
editSprintRay’s product line includes proprietary 3D printers, resins, software, design services, and accessories for the dental market. The company holds patents related to various aspects of 3D printing technology[17], including DPS, a novel printing method that uses hydrodynamic principles to print with highly viscous materials[18]. The company's other patents include systems for reducing separation forces in 3D printing,[19][20] multi-stage wash systems for vat polymerization-based 3D printing,[21] and methods for post-curing stereolithography-printed parts, such as the ProCure 2 system.[22][23] SprintRay's portfolio also includes design patents for components like post-curing chambers[24] and printer housing.[25]
Funding
editIn 2021, SprintRay secured $100 million in funding[26] from investors including SoftBank's Vision Fund 2 and G Square.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ SprintRay (2024-04-30). "SprintRay introduces revolutionary 3D printer Midas". Dental Tribune International. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ Kozlowski, Denise (2022-03-07). "SprintRay Sinks Teeth Into Dental Products Market With 3D Printers". Los Angeles Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "How a USC Student Startup Became the Industry Leader". USC Viterbi | School of Engineering. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ McCue, T. J. "MoonRay Dental 3D Printer From SprintRay Poised For Digital Dentistry Future". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ Griffiths, Laura (2019-02-22). "SprintRay introduces new SprintRay Pro dental 3D printer". TCT Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ SprintRay. "SprintRay Releases 3 Brand-New Dental 3D Printing Products". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ SprintRay (2022-05-30). "Dental News - SprintRay innovations enable faster ..." Dental Tribune International. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ "SprintRay to Launch OnX Tough 2 FDA-Cleared 3D Printing Resin for Implant-Supported Dentures". Dental Products Report. 2023-10-10. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ SprintRay. "SprintRay Introduces Pro 2 3D Printer with Array of New Features". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ SprintRay. "SprintRay Introduces Revolutionary MIDAS". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ Wakefield, Edward (2024-05-14). "SprintRay introduces new Midas Digital Press 3D printer with Resin Capsule". VoxelMatters - The heart of additive manufacturing. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ SprintRay. "SprintRay Announces New Canadian Distribution Agreement with Sinclair Dental". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ Today, Dentistry (2021-10-17). "Usain Bolt and SprintRay Announce 5-Year Partnership". Dentistry Today. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Editors, Men's Journal (2021-10-15). "Usain Bolt Confesses That Speed Isn't Everything". Men's Journal. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
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has generic name (help) - ^ Sher, Davide (2021-10-19). "SprintRay partners with World's Fastest Man Usain Bolt". VoxelMatters - The heart of additive manufacturing. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Ivoclar (2024-05-16). "Ivoclar and SprintRay launch collaborative partnership". Dental Tribune International. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Patents Assigned to SprintRay Inc. - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "US-12128624-B2 - Patent Public Search | USPTO". ppubs.uspto.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ US11654627B2, Zhang, Jing; Mansourighasri, Amirhossein & Bassir, Abdol Hossein, "System and method for three-dimensional printing", issued 2023-05-23
- ^ US11548224B2, Mansouri, Amir; Tian, Huijian & Zhang, Jing et al., "Apparatus, system, and method for use in three-dimensional printing", issued 2023-01-10
- ^ US11279089B2, Mansouri, Amir; Tian, Huijian & Ye, Shukun et al., "Multi-stage wash system for vat polymerization-based 3D printed parts", issued 2022-03-22
- ^ US11884015B2, Mansouri, Amir; Patel, Aayush & Daniels, Angali E. et al., "System and method for facilitating separation of stereolithography 3D-printed objects from build platforms", issued 2024-01-30
- ^ US20230339190A1, Mansouri, Amir; Bassir, Hossein & Patel, Aayush et al., "System and method for selectively post-curing parts printed with stereolithography additive manufacturing techniques", issued 2023-10-26
- ^ USD989133S1, Bassir, Hossein & Laurino, Ferdinand, "Post-curing chamber", issued 2023-06-13
- ^ US11155028B1, Zhang, Jing, "Apparatus and method for three-dimensional printing", issued 2021-10-26
- ^ Hanaphy, Paul (2022-10-11). "SprintRay to expand into new territories after raising more than $100M". 3D Printing Industry. Retrieved 2024-09-30.