VOXELTEK unveils Smilemaker clear aligner 3D printer at IDS Cologne 2025 | VoxelMatters - The heart of additive manufacturing

Mar 12, 2025

Along with its end-to-end dental 3D printing solution, revolving around the new Mark IV 3D printer, VOXELTEK, a rising innovator in dental 3D printing, is set to unveil the “Smilemaker” Clear Aligner Printer, a fully automated system for manufacturing transparent orthodontic aligners, at IDS 2025 later this month.

The clear aligner market is experiencing rapid growth, with projections estimating an increase from $4.66 billion to $28 billion by 2032. Traditional aligner manufacturing requires multiple manual steps and specialized laboratories, making it labor-intensive.

VOXELTEK has developed the “Smilemaker” Clear Aligner Printer as an all-in-one system that fully automates production by integrating 3D model printing, thermoforming, and laser trimming into a single device. By eliminating manual post-processing, the printer allows for seamless, 24-hour autonomous production, making it possible to manufacture aligners directly in dental clinics, hospitals, and healthcare centers.

This compact desktop device measures approximately 80×30 cm and is designed for efficiency and ease of use. It allows orthodontists to produce aligners on-site rather than relying on external laboratories. Additionally, VOXELTEK offers CAD design services through its VOXELTEK.live platform, further streamlining the workflow and enhancing digital orthodontics.

Alongside the “Smilemaker” system, VOXELTEK is launching the Mark IV “FlashPrint,” an upgraded version of its flagship dental 3D printer. This next-generation printer combines high-precision 3D printing with an integrated post-curing chamber, allowing for the polymerization of biocompatible resins.

The Mark IV “FlashPrint” is compact and designed for chairside use, making it an ideal solution for dental clinics that aim to produce restorations on-site. The system offers enhanced accuracy and speed, allowing dentists to fabricate dental models, crowns, and bridges more efficiently while maintaining superior quality. With its advanced features, the Mark IV “FlashPrint” provides an optimal balance between innovation and practicality, ensuring dental professionals can integrate cutting-edge technology into their daily workflows.

As the world’s largest dental trade fair, IDS Cologne 2025 will serve as the perfect platform for VOXELTEK to showcase its latest technological advancements. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the VOXELTEK.live platform, a cloud-based ecosystem designed to simplify digital dentistry. This platform seamlessly integrates hardware, materials, and CAD tools, allowing dentists to adopt digital workflows without requiring extensive 3D design and optimization expertise.

VOXELTEK will also introduce the VOXEL.IOS intraoral scanner, a state-of-the-art device offering high-precision and comfortable scanning for patients. This scanner enhances diagnostics and treatment planning by providing fast, accurate digital impressions, ensuring a smoother and more efficient patient experience.

About VOXELTEK Since its founding in 2013, VOXELTEK has established itself as a leader in photopolymer 3D printing technology, specializing in high-quality solutions for the dental industry. The company’s innovative ecosystem is built around three core pillars: cutting-edge photopolymer 3D printers, advanced intraoral scanning technology, and the VOXELTEK.live platform, which enables seamless digital workflows for dentists and orthodontists.

With the launch of the “Smilemaker” Clear Aligner Printer and the enhanced VOXELTEK Mark IV “FlashPrint”, the company continues to push the boundaries of dental technology, making digital dentistry more efficient, accessible, and precise.