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SprintRay Inc.
IndustryMedical Equipment, Dental 3D Printing
Founded2014
FoundersAmir Mansouri (CEO)
Jing Zhang (CTO)
Hossein Bassir (CPO)
Liang Jin (CEO, China)
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California, United States
Key people
Erich Kreidler (President)
Ed Cohen (CHRO)
Products3D Printers
Post-processing Units
3D Printing Materials
AI-driven Software[1]
ServicesPrint Setup
Cloud Services
Design Services
Websitesprintray.com

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].

History

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In 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

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SprintRay 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

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SprintRay’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

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In 2021, SprintRay secured $100 million in funding[26] from investors including SoftBank's Vision Fund 2 and G Square.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ SprintRay (2024-04-30). "SprintRay introduces revolutionary 3D printer Midas". Dental Tribune International. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  2. ^ Kozlowski, Denise (2022-03-07). "SprintRay Sinks Teeth Into Dental Products Market With 3D Printers". Los Angeles Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  3. ^ "How a USC Student Startup Became the Industry Leader". USC Viterbi | School of Engineering. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  4. ^ McCue, T. J. "MoonRay Dental 3D Printer From SprintRay Poised For Digital Dentistry Future". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  5. ^ Griffiths, Laura (2019-02-22). "SprintRay introduces new SprintRay Pro dental 3D printer". TCT Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  6. ^ SprintRay. "SprintRay Releases 3 Brand-New Dental 3D Printing Products". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  7. ^ SprintRay (2022-05-30). "Dental News - SprintRay innovations enable faster ..." Dental Tribune International. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ SprintRay. "SprintRay Introduces Pro 2 3D Printer with Array of New Features". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  10. ^ SprintRay. "SprintRay Introduces Revolutionary MIDAS". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ SprintRay. "SprintRay Announces New Canadian Distribution Agreement with Sinclair Dental". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  13. ^ Today, Dentistry (2021-10-17). "Usain Bolt and SprintRay Announce 5-Year Partnership". Dentistry Today. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  14. ^ Editors, Men's Journal (2021-10-15). "Usain Bolt Confesses That Speed Isn't Everything". Men's Journal. Retrieved 2024-09-30. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  15. ^ Sher, Davide (2021-10-19). "SprintRay partners with World's Fastest Man Usain Bolt". VoxelMatters - The heart of additive manufacturing. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  16. ^ Ivoclar (2024-05-16). "Ivoclar and SprintRay launch collaborative partnership". Dental Tribune International. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  17. ^ "Patents Assigned to SprintRay Inc. - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  18. ^ "US-12128624-B2 - Patent Public Search | USPTO". ppubs.uspto.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  19. ^ US11654627B2, Zhang, Jing; Mansourighasri, Amirhossein & Bassir, Abdol Hossein, "System and method for three-dimensional printing", issued 2023-05-23 
  20. ^ US11548224B2, Mansouri, Amir; Tian, Huijian & Zhang, Jing et al., "Apparatus, system, and method for use in three-dimensional printing", issued 2023-01-10 
  21. ^ US11279089B2, Mansouri, Amir; Tian, Huijian & Ye, Shukun et al., "Multi-stage wash system for vat polymerization-based 3D printed parts", issued 2022-03-22 
  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 
  23. ^ 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 
  24. ^ USD989133S1, Bassir, Hossein & Laurino, Ferdinand, "Post-curing chamber", issued 2023-06-13 
  25. ^ US11155028B1, Zhang, Jing, "Apparatus and method for three-dimensional printing", issued 2021-10-26 
  26. ^ Hanaphy, Paul (2022-10-11). "SprintRay to expand into new territories after raising more than $100M". 3D Printing Industry. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
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