DYNAMIC THERMAL FORMING OF DENTAL APPLIANCES
DE602022034064T2Active Publication Date: 2026-04-08ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2022-06-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-08
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
The conventional method of forming dental appliances one at a time using a standardized manufacturing system results in material waste, time inefficiency, and energy wastage, leading to bottlenecks in production.
Method used
A dynamic thermoforming process that adjusts the dental appliance manufacturing system based on the geometry of individual molds, allowing simultaneous formation of multiple appliances on a single sheet of plastic, utilizing machine learning for mold identification and system configuration.
Benefits of technology
Significantly reduces plastic waste by over 30%, increases throughput by 80%, and improves appliance quality by minimizing heat transfer to unused plastic, optimizing material and resource utilization.
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