Digital Manufacturing Equipment

By Kelly Fessel Carr

Posted May 14, 2013 in Industry News

LMT Communications, Inc.

Several enhancements have been made to Roland's DWX-50 five-axis mill including fixtures to support pin-type zirconia, resins and nano ceramics and tooling options for a variety of applications.


The proliferation of digital technologies continued to flourish at the IDS, with more and more digital manufacturing solutions that enable users to address a greater number of applications and work with a larger range of materials. In addition, the 3D printing market continues to expand.



Zubler—known for its handpieces, suction systems and ovens—has entered the digital market with a milling solution marketed through its new CAD/CAM division, Dental Concept Systems. The IDS was the European launch of the system, which includes Dental Softworks CAM software, Zubler VARIO SCAN™ strip light scanner and the five-axis DC5™ milling machine.


The DC5 offers dry milling of zirconia, alumina, PMMA, composite, splint resins, wax, cobalt-chromium and model materials, as well as wet milling of cobalt-chromium, titanium and glass ceramics. Designed specifically for dental applications, it also features an optional seven-disc...

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  • Kelly Fessel Carr

    Associate Publisher / Editor at LMT Communications, Inc. · Newtown, CT

    At the helm of the magazine for over 35 years, Kelly is the heart and soul of the editorial department, guiding and shaping our coverage - both in print and online - to bring dental laboratory decision-makers the news and...

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