In October 2022, Artdenteck a dental laboratory located in Oullins (69), took a bold step by switching to an industrial-grade 3D printer from Prodways Machines. This move marked the beginning of an accelerated production phase for 3D elements. Recently, the laboratory reaffirmed its trust in Prodways Machines by installing a second 3D printer, the LD10 PRO MAKER.

The decision to collaborate again with Prodways stems from thorough consideration, taking into account technical, economic, and especially philosophical considerations. Artdenteck emphasizes its strong commitment to working with French partners while equipping itself with machines that guarantee high-quality printed works, with superior precision and finishing levels.

Visualisation du laboratoire de prothèse dentaire Artdenteck

Ardenteck’s Journey: Upholding Quality and Innovation

Elizabeth and Christophe initiated Ardenteck in 2007 with a vision to deliver top-notch dental prostheses while prioritizing quality and swift delivery for practitioners and their patients.

Their commitment to French production aligns with their desire to maintain quality control and collaborate with local enterprises, reflecting their dedication to national impact and excellence.

With a conscientious team spread across 2 production sites (Brignais and Lyon), Ardenteck has grown substantially over the years. Despite their technological advancements, they value human intervention in their craft and strive for excellence, modernization, and knowledge transfer

The Concept

Artdenteck’s aim is to deliver high-quality, precisely crafted dental prostheses to practitioners while maintaining the shortest possible turnaround time for patients

Proudly leveraging their experience and stringent standards, Artdenteck has been serving practitioners in the Lyon area for over a decade. Their commitment lies in excellence, modernization, and knowledge transfer, embodying the ethos of being the “artisan of smiles.”

The laboratory possesses specific machinery designed for delivering unique tasks within short deadlines, focusing primarily on dental prosthesis finishing within a predefined range.

It’s specialized in manufacturing removable prostheses, fixed prostheses, as well as implantology.

Investment in 3D Production Tools

The Concept

Artdenteck’s aim is to deliver high-quality, precisely crafted dental prostheses to practitioners while maintaining the shortest possible turnaround time for patients

The laboratory possesses specific machinery designed for delivering unique tasks within short deadlines, focusing primarily on dental prosthesis finishing within a predefined range.

It’s specialized in manufacturing removable prostheses, fixed prostheses, as well as implantology.

After opting for an industrial 3D printer in 2022, Artdenteck’s decision to acquire the LD10 PRO MAKER from Prodways Machines further underscores their commitment to enhancing their production capabilities with a French partner. The precision of the LD10 ProMaker and its increased production capacity were crucial factors for Artdenteck. Beyond these aspects, another crucial technical point was the ability to reproduce custom works with the same level of precision for each piece, which is particularly important in their “artisanal” approach.

Unlike batch production, their approach requires unique attention to each piece, which the Prodways 3D printer facilitates with unparalleled quality for every piece.

Why Choose a New Prodways Machine

The LD10 PRO MAKER enables the creation of more precise models by increasing production rates and quantities while significantly reducing post-processing time. This improvement in quality translates to fewer back-and-forth interactions with practitioners and ensures the satisfaction of all stakeholders, both professionals and end patients.

By capitalizing on their acquired expertise, Artdenteck now optimally integrates these industrial tools into its custom manufacturing processes. Through mastery of new digital means, Artdenteck has successfully retained a clientele in a constantly evolving digital and technological landscape.

Despite the use of a so-called “industrial” type of machine, Artdenteck manages to maintain an artisanal approach, where each piece is treated as a unique element. It is worth noting that even though the Prodways solution may be more costly than some competing solutions, Artdenteck did not hesitate to opt for an ultra-performing production tool, emphasizing a level of finishing and quality of work far superior.

This highlights their commitment to a French, local, and high-end company in line with their business philosophy.

Benefits of the ProMaker LD10 for Artdenteck

Production Optimization:

Alleviating strain on existing machines.
Increased production capacity to accommodate growth.

Time Efficiency:

Reduced time spent on daily job preparation.
Fewer operations per week, allowing operators to focus on other tasks.

Cost Savings:

Reduced material usage due to no support structures.
20-30% material savings with hollow models.
Minimized rework.

Economic Impact:

Anticipated gain of 55 pieces/day (38 bites and 17 arches) without altering the selling price.

The ProMaker LD10 has empowered Ardenteck to optimize operations, streamline production, and ensure high-quality dental prostheses, ultimately enhancing their commitment to providing exceptional service to practitioners and their patients.

LD10 Features :

UNMATCHED RESOLUTION: 42 μm per pixel, dozens millions pixels per layer
HIGH PRECISION: Incredibly fine details and superior part accuracy on the entire build platform
HIGH THROUGHPUT: Up to 55 dental models per hour
SUPERIOR SURFACE QUALITY: Minimal post-production finishing required

Dental application for LD10 prodways Machines 3D printers

[Case Study] Ardenteck Laboratory Expands its 3D Production Tools by Investing in a Second Prodways LD10 Promaker 3D Printer

Ardenteck’s Journey: Upholding Quality and Innovation

The Concept

Investment in 3D Production Tools

The Concept

Why Choose a New Prodways Machine

Benefits of the ProMaker LD10 for Artdenteck