Dental Manufacturing Automation
Turn Digital Dentistry into Scalable Manufacturing
We engineer end-to-end production systems for orthodontic and prosthetic applications, turning your lab into a lights-out dental factory.
Compatible with leading dental printing technologies
Dental Manufacturing Automation
Turn Digital Dentistry into Scalable Manufacturing
We engineer end-to-end production systems for orthodontic and prosthetic applications, turning your lab into a lights-out dental factory.
Compatible with leading dental printing technologies
Dental Manufacturing Automation
Turn Digital Dentistry into Scalable Manufacturing
We engineer end-to-end production systems for orthodontic and prosthetic applications, turning your lab into a lights-out dental factory.
Compatible with leading dental printing technologies
WHY AUTOMATE
WHY AUTOMATE
WHY AUTOMATE
Scale Your Dental Manufacturing, Not Your Payroll
Dental labs and manufacturers producing orthodontic appliances, prosthetic components, and implants increasingly face the same challenge: demand grows faster than manual workflows can scale. If your valuable machine time goes unused between shifts, you are capping your growth.
DHR Engineering designs custom automation systems that remove these constraints, enabling higher daily output without adding staff.
24/7 Production Unlocked
Eliminate the downtime of "lights off." Utilize valuable machine time that currently goes unused between shifts.
24/7 Production Unlocked
Eliminate the downtime of "lights off." Utilize valuable machine time that currently goes unused between shifts.
24/7 Production Unlocked
Eliminate the downtime of "lights off." Utilize valuable machine time that currently goes unused between shifts.
Lower Cost per Unit at Scale
Stop labor costs from eating margins. Achieve lower cost per unit at scale by automating the manual handling loop.
Lower Cost per Unit at Scale
Stop labor costs from eating margins. Achieve lower cost per unit at scale by automating the manual handling loop.
Lower Cost per Unit at Scale
Stop labor costs from eating margins. Achieve lower cost per unit at scale by automating the manual handling loop.
Clinic-Ready Consistency
Deliver consistent product quality and faster response to clinic demand without the risk of manual handling errors.
Clinic-Ready Consistency
Deliver consistent product quality and faster response to clinic demand without the risk of manual handling errors.
Clinic-Ready Consistency
Deliver consistent product quality and faster response to clinic demand without the risk of manual handling errors.
End-to-End Dental Production Automation
Different products. One automation strategy.
Different products. One automation strategy.
Whether you are producing clear aligners, dentures, or surgical guides, we build dedicated automation cells that enable lights-out production.
Robotic Machine Tending
Eliminate the "printer wait." We automate build platform swapping and part harvesting to enable continuous printing operation.
Robotic Machine Tending
Eliminate the "printer wait." We automate build platform swapping and part harvesting to enable continuous printing operation.
Robotic Machine Tending
Eliminate the "printer wait." We automate build platform swapping and part harvesting to enable continuous printing operation.
Multi-Application Capability
From acrylic denture molds to direct-print night guards and models. We design systems for high-mix production environments.
Multi-Application Capability
From acrylic denture molds to direct-print night guards and models. We design systems for high-mix production environments.
Multi-Application Capability
From acrylic denture molds to direct-print night guards and models. We design systems for high-mix production environments.
Automated Post-Processing
The messiest work, handled by robots. We integrate automated washing and curing directly into the production line.
Automated Post-Processing
The messiest work, handled by robots. We integrate automated washing and curing directly into the production line.
Automated Post-Processing
The messiest work, handled by robots. We integrate automated washing and curing directly into the production line.
Fleet Orchestration & MES
Our proprietary middleware connects every machine to a single dashboard for job scheduling and real-time traceability.
Fleet Orchestration & MES
Our proprietary middleware connects every machine to a single dashboard for job scheduling and real-time traceability.
Fleet Orchestration & MES
Our proprietary middleware connects every machine to a single dashboard for job scheduling and real-time traceability.
Key Automated Processes
Key Automated Processes
Key Automated Processes
Automate the Production Gaps in Digital Dentistry
Eliminate the manual bottlenecks between print jobs. We automate the heavy lifting across the entire production cycle: machine tending, material handling, and post-processing for SLA, SLM and milling fleets.
Eliminate the manual bottlenecks between print jobs. We automate the heavy lifting across the entire production cycle: machine tending, material handling, and post-processing for SLA, SLM and milling fleets.
Eliminate the manual bottlenecks between print jobs. We automate the heavy lifting across the entire production cycle: machine tending, material handling, and post-processing for SLA, SLM and milling fleets.
Build Platform Loading
Build Platform Loading
Build Platform Loading
Part Ejection & Storage
Part Ejection & Storage
Part Ejection & Storage
Validated Clinical Presets
Validated Clinical Presets
Validated Clinical Presets
Washing & Curing (SLA)
Washing & Curing (SLA)
Washing & Curing (SLA)
Machine Maintenance (SLM)
Machine Maintenance (SLM)
Machine Maintenance (SLM)
Material Management
Material Management
Material Management
R&D & INTEGRATION
R&D & INTEGRATION
R&D & INTEGRATION
Engineered Solutions for Complex Additive Workflows
From high-volume dental model production to direct-print clear aligners, explore how we engineer custom automation for hardware platforms like Formlabs and LuxCreo.
Formlabs
Dental Model Printing & Post-Processing Automation
Dental Model Printing & Post-Processing Automation
Dental Model Printing & Post-Processing Automation
High throughput: 7000+ dental ach models in 24 hours
Build Platform Loading & Part Ejection (Form 4L/BL)
Washing (Wash L)
Curing (Cure L)
LuxCreo
Clear Aligner Direct Printing & Post-Processing Automation
Clear Aligner Direct Printing & Post-Processing Automation
Clear Aligner Direct Printing & Post-Processing Automation
High efficiency: No thermoforming and trimming
Build Platform Loading & Part Ejection (iLux Pro Dental)
Washing (iLuxWash Dental)
Curing (LuxOven Pro and iLuxCure Pro)
PRODUCTION MODULES
PRODUCTION MODULES
PRODUCTION MODULES
Automation for Dental Fabrication
High-volume dental manufacturing requires strict process segregation. While the automation mechanics remain consistent, mixing resin streams is a critical failure point.
DHR engineers dedicated automation cells that keep your high-volume model production completely isolated from your biocompatible appliance workflows.
High-Volume Clear Aligners
Aligner production rapidly saturates wash solvents and curing capacity. A dedicated cell isolates this high-throughput workflow, preventing bottlenecks in thermoforming or direct-print aligner lines. Segregation ensures solvent integrity, stable post-cure conditions, and uninterrupted production at scale.
High-Volume Clear Aligners
Aligner production rapidly saturates wash solvents and curing capacity. A dedicated cell isolates this high-throughput workflow, preventing bottlenecks in thermoforming or direct-print aligner lines. Segregation ensures solvent integrity, stable post-cure conditions, and uninterrupted production at scale.
Digital Dentures & Try-Ins
Prosthetic workflows demand tightly controlled surface chemistry to ensure predictable bonding performance. A dedicated production line isolates premium denture bases from high-speed model manufacturing environments, preserving material integrity and process validation.
Digital Dentures & Try-Ins
Prosthetic workflows demand tightly controlled surface chemistry to ensure predictable bonding performance. A dedicated production line isolates premium denture bases from high-speed model manufacturing environments, preserving material integrity and process validation.
Surgical Guides & Splints
Surgical applications require strict material segregation. A dedicated cell for Class I/II biocompatible resins prevents exposure to solvents and residues from model production, supporting regulatory compliance and controlled manufacturing conditions.
Surgical Guides & Splints
Surgical applications require strict material segregation. A dedicated cell for Class I/II biocompatible resins prevents exposure to solvents and residues from model production, supporting regulatory compliance and controlled manufacturing conditions.
AUTOMATION KNOW-HOW
AUTOMATION KNOW-HOW
AUTOMATION KNOW-HOW
Why Partner with DHR?
Unlike OEM-limited solutions, DHR Engineering designs technology-agnostic solutions, allowing you to scale or swap hardware without scrapping your infrastructure.
With extensive experience in idustrial CNC automation, we bring the rigor of aerospace and defense manufacturing to the dental lab floor, ensuring uptime and repeatability.
Production-Ready Automation
Presented at Formnext 2025 utilizing Formlabs hardware. The workflow handles build platform swapping, automated washing and curing. The result is a system that completes the entire print-to-part workflow autonomously, delivering the reliable throughput needed for 24/7 resin part production.
Production-Ready Automation
Presented at Formnext 2025 utilizing Formlabs hardware. The workflow handles build platform swapping, automated washing and curing. The result is a system that completes the entire print-to-part workflow autonomously, delivering the reliable throughput needed for 24/7 resin part production.
Strong internal R&D
We don't just integrate; we innovate. Our team maintains a strong internal R&D focus specifically on additive manufacturing automation.
High-Precision Roots
We deploy lines for high-precision factories where consistent quality is critical. We apply that same standard to your dental appliances.
Rapid Deployment
Go from concept to keys-in-hand quickly. We offer a 4 to 6 month lead time for full lights-out manufacturing cells.
Safety Built-In
Safety and process control are built in from the start. We treat dental labs like factories, enabling true unattended operation.
Production-Ready Automation
Presented at Formnext 2025 utilizing Formlabs hardware. The workflow handles build platform swapping, automated washing and curing. The result is a system that completes the entire print-to-part workflow autonomously, delivering the reliable throughput needed for 24/7 resin part production.
Strong internal R&D
We don't just integrate; we innovate. Our team maintains a strong internal R&D focus specifically on additive manufacturing automation.
High-Precision Roots
We deploy lines for high-precision factories where consistent quality is critical. We apply that same standard to your dental appliances.
Rapid Deployment
Go from concept to keys-in-hand quickly. We offer a 4 to 6 month lead time for full lights-out manufacturing cells.
Safety Built-In
Safety and process control are built in from the start. We treat dental labs like factories, enabling true unattended operation.
Process
Process
Process
How We Work
We replace guesswork with engineering. Our four-stage deployment process ensures your automation is validated, simulated, and stress-tested before it ever hits the production floor.
01
Production Audit & ROI Analysis
We start by understanding your product, process, constraints, and production targets to define a clear automation strategy.
01
Production Audit & ROI Analysis
We start by understanding your product, process, constraints, and production targets to define a clear automation strategy.
01
Production Audit & ROI Analysis
We start by understanding your product, process, constraints, and production targets to define a clear automation strategy.
02
System Architecture & Simulation
We design the system architecture, simulate workflows, and prototype critical components to validate performance early.
02
System Architecture & Simulation
We design the system architecture, simulate workflows, and prototype critical components to validate performance early.
02
System Architecture & Simulation
We design the system architecture, simulate workflows, and prototype critical components to validate performance early.
03
Development & Deployment
We build, integrate, and deploy the automation system, handling hardware, software, and controls end to end.
03
Development & Deployment
We build, integrate, and deploy the automation system, handling hardware, software, and controls end to end.
03
Development & Deployment
We build, integrate, and deploy the automation system, handling hardware, software, and controls end to end.
04
Launch & Scale
After commissioning, we support ramp-up, optimization, and scaling as your production volumes grow.
04
Launch & Scale
After commissioning, we support ramp-up, optimization, and scaling as your production volumes grow.
04
Launch & Scale
After commissioning, we support ramp-up, optimization, and scaling as your production volumes grow.
Let’s talk.
Tell us what you’re building, what’s slowing you down, and where automation could help.
Quick response.
We review every inquiry directly with our engineering team.
Clear next steps.
After the consultation, we’ll provide you with a detailed plan and timeline.
Let’s talk.
Tell us what you’re building, what’s slowing you down, and where automation could help.
Quick response.
We review every inquiry directly with our engineering team.
Clear next steps.
After the consultation, we’ll provide you with a detailed plan and timeline.
Let’s talk.
Tell us what you’re building, what’s slowing you down, and where automation could help.
Quick response.
We review every inquiry directly with our engineering team.
Clear next steps.
After the consultation, we’ll provide you with a detailed plan and timeline.
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FROM THE BLOG
FROM THE BLOG
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