COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb 24, 2025 – In 2025, at LMT Lab Day, 3Shape will celebrate twenty-five years of innovation by introducing a paradigm shift to CAD workflows for dental labs.
3Shape will soon add a free and fully integrated AI-driven crown design application and various workflow innovations to its 3Shape Dental System 2024 software to enhance efficiency and digitization for dental labs.
“As the very first employee hired at 3Shape 25 years ago, I’ve witnessed CAD/CAM evolve from a bold vision into the industry standard. The rapid adoption of digital workflows by both labs and practices has been remarkable. That’s why lab technicians need to experience the speed, automation, and convenience of our new Dental System 2024 software,” says Rune Fisker, senior vice president of product strategy at 3Shape.
At the LMT Lab Day and the upcoming IDS in Germany, 3Shape will introduce new and innovative upgrades to its 3Shape Dental System software for labs that include integrated and free AI-driven design automation, faster case management, 3Shape LMS software updates and workflow integration, TruAbutment ioConnect partnership, and seamless cloud-based licensing.
Key highlights for 3Shape Dental System 2024:
1. AI Powered Design Proposals – Now Free with 3Shape LabCare*
- Labs will receive AI-powered editable design proposals for crowns, inlays, and onlays from 3Shape Automate when opening cases or desktop scanning. The integrated workflow requires no manual setup.
- AI design proposals are included free with a 3Shape LabCare subscription to maximize productivity for dental labs.
2. Enhanced efficiency with new Dental System 2024 software
- Ensure quicker turnaround times with up to 10x faster case management.
- Improve productivity with up to 20x faster reopening of cases.
- Free up time with AI-powered automation for routine tasks such as occlusal plane positioning, segmentation, and annotation placement.
- Eliminate common design issues with Automated scan alignment and correction tools.
- Streamline design processes and reduce manual adjustments post-production with new sculpt tools for RPD teeth.
3. New integrations for 3Shape LMS
- 3Shape LMS and Dental System are now integrated to streamline tasks, reducing admin work and double data entry between the two solutions. **
- 3Shape LMS delivers true digital customer experience – 3Shape LMS integration with 3Shape Unite Cloud for dental practices enables labs to collaborate and communicate with their clients via the cloud. The integration additionally provides the lab’s clients with a transparent overview of their cases 24/7.***
4. TRIOS ioConnect Workflow for All-on-X Treatments
Labs can take advantage of 3Shape’s TRIOS ioConnect Workflow for All-on-X full arch restoration cases. This collaboration integrates the power of TruAbutment’s ioConnect elongated abutments with 3Shape’s Dental System software and TRIOS intraoral scanners, providing dental labs with an effective solution for designing All-on-X treatments.****
3Shape will soon release a Straumann TRIOS workflow with Straumann’s new exact scan bodies for full-arch digital workflow cases.
5. Cloud Licensing: Freedom from Physical Dongles
3Shape is eliminating its physical software license dongles and moving to a cloud-based licensing system instead. The cloud license will connect to the 3Shape Account and provide labs with an overview of all their purchased software.
The software license on the cloud will simplify software updating and ensure labs always benefit from the latest functionality and improvements.
Experience the Future of Digital Dentistry
Dental System 2024 introduces new AI-driven tools, automation, and integrations to improve speed and efficiency in dental labs. With AI-driven processes and intelligent integrations, the latest release allows dental lab professionals to concentrate on providing exceptional service to their clients.
*First available in select countries from April 2025. Available only to 3Shape LabCare subscribers on Dental System 24.1.1 or newer. Fair use limit applies. If the limit is exceeded, additional AI designs can be purchased using CAD points. AI design proposals are only available for TRIOS, integrated 3rd party IOS, and 3Shape desktop scans.
**Planned rollout: March 2025. This integration follows the global availability of 3Shape LMS, which is currently supported in English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
*** Available Q2 2025
**** Available March 2025
Source: 3Shape
About 3Shape
Founded in 2000, 3Shape develops 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions, primarily serving the dental and audio industries. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, the company offers a range of products, including intraoral scanners, lab scanners, and comprehensive CAD/CAM software suites designed to enhance diagnostic and treatment workflows for dental professionals. Over its two-decade history, 3Shape has expanded its global presence, employing over 2,200 professionals and operating in more than 100 countries. In 2023, the company reported revenue of approximately $750 million. 3Shape’s commitment to innovation and quality has established it as a trusted partner for dental and audio professionals worldwide.