DMU develops automation systems for laser-based manufacturing and processing of clear aligners
Dental Manufacturing Unit GmbH
Urstein Nord 24, 5412 Puch bei Hallein (AT) · HeadquartersNew on Amplifa
About DMU
Dental Manufacturing Unit GmbH (DMU), based in Puch bei Hallein in the state of Salzburg, develops and manufactures automation systems for the production of clear aligners in dental laboratories, clinics, and industrial aligner manufacturers. The product portfolio includes the Laser Aligner Cutter (LAC) for laser-based trimming and marking of aligners, separating machines (Separator Standard and Pin Over Bar) for non-destructive separation from the model, the automated trimming system AutoTrim, the Suction Unit for extraction, and the Clear Aligner Automat (CAA) as a compact complete system for automated aligner manufacturing. In addition to machine manufacturing, DMU offers software and firmware development, electronics development, precision mechanics, as well as service and original spare parts. The systems process thermoformable dental splint material and are used by dental professionals in 36 countries. The transfer from prototypes through industrialization to series production is carried out with partners; key focus areas are CNC technology, preventive maintenance, and software development.
- Site
- Puch bei Hallein
- Processes
- Automated trimming of aligners (AutoTrim Workflow Boost, SpeedTrim technology), Software and firmware development, Electronics development, Precision mechanics, Service & spare parts, Technical Support
- Materials
- Clear aligner plastic (thermoformable dental splint material), Thermoformable dental splint material (clear aligner plastic)
- Employees
- 11–50
- Industries
- Dental/Orthodontics, Dental laboratories, Clear aligner manufacturers, Medical technology
- 01
Engineering (software, firmware, electronics, precision mechanics)
- 02
Prototype construction
- 03
Industrialization
- 04
Series production
- 05
Assembly
- 06
Service & spare parts
Materials & Processes
Thermoformable dental splint material (clear aligner plastic)
Is laser-cut, separated, trimmed, marked, and sorted patient-specifically in DMU systems.
Locations
Puch bei Hallein
ATHeadquarters, development and manufacturing
- Laser Aligner Cutter (LAC)
- Separator Standard / Pin Over Bar
- AutoTrim (SpeedTrim)
- Suction Unit (G4, HEPA H13, activated carbon)
- Clear Aligner Automat (CAA)
Systems & Assemblies
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machining | – | – | – | – | Aligner material (thermoformable dental plastic) |
| Machining | – | – | – | – | Aligner material (thermoformable dental plastic) |
| Automated trimming of aligners (AutoTrim Workflow Boost, SpeedTrim technology)Machining | – | – | – | – | Aligner material (thermoformable dental plastic) |
| Surface treatment | – | – | – | up to 10,000 cuts/activated carbon | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | 5,760 sorted aligners/24 h | Aligners (dental plastic) |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plastics | – | – | – | – | – |
7 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Aligner Cutter (LAC) – laser cutting machine for aligners | DMU (Dental Manufacturing Unit GmbH) LAC | – | – | – | – |
| Extraction system (Suction Unit) for LAC with G4 pre-filter, HEPA H13, activated carbon filter | DMU Suction Unit for LAC | – | – | – | – |
| Separating machine (Separator) – non-destructive separation of aligners from the model | DMU Separator – Standard / Separator – Pin Over Bar | – | – | – | – |
| Automated trimming system | DMU AutoTrim Workflow Boost (SpeedTrim) | – | – | – | – |
| Clear Aligner Automat (CAA) – compact complete system for automated aligner manufacturing | DMU CAA | – | – | – | – |
| Thermoforming machines for aligners (compatible devices, adapters available) | Erkoform, Erkopress Motion, B-Form, Ministar, Biostar, Drufomat Scan, AX-PMU4 | – | – | – | – |
| – | DHR Engineering (with DMU LAC) | – | – | – | – |
Additional services