Carbon specializes in 3D printing, focusing on the production of high-performance parts and functional prototypes using its unique Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology. This technology enables quick production and iteration, allowing for the creation of complex shapes and high-quality materials suitable for various applications. Carbon serves clients in multiple sectors, including automotive, consumer goods, dental, industrial, and life sciences, and has notable partnerships, such as with Adidas for running shoe midsoles and NASA for satellite components. What sets Carbon apart from competitors is its integrated approach that combines hardware, software, and materials, along with a business model that generates revenue from both printer sales and ongoing material supplies. The company's goal is to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality across industries by providing tailored 3D printing solutions.

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Perplexity has acquired Seattle-based startup Carbon to enhance AI data connectivity. This acquisition will allow Perplexity to integrate Carbon's technology, enabling its AI to search through users' files and messages across platforms like Notion, Google Docs, and Slack. The entire Carbon team will join Perplexity, accelerating product development. The integrated features are expected to roll out in early 2025, following Perplexity's previous acquisition of Spellwise in 2023.

Perplexity Acquires Carbon for AI Connectivity

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbon, a leader in product development and additive manufacturing technology, proudly announces the launch of AO Stack, the newest addition to its Automatic Operation suite of solutions. Specifically designed for the Carbon M2 and M3 printers, AO Stack is another software tool designed to increase printing capabilities, allowing dental labs to print multiple builds worth of DPR10 models in one print run without supervision.AO Stack allows Carbon users to produce up to three times more models in a single unattended print cycle, perfect for the last print of the day. This underscores Carbon's commitment to pushing the boundaries of dental lab technology and continuing the innovation within the Automatic Operation suite of solutions launched earlier this year."The introduction of AO Stack is a milestone in our ongoing quest to innovate and provide transformative solutions to our customers," said Brice Harkey, Senior Product Manager of Oral Health at Carbon. "By allowing up to three builds worth of models on a single unattended print, AO Stack offers the opportunity for an increase in overnight production capabilities without additional hardware or oversight."Key Features of AO Stack Include:Increased Unattended Throughput: Capable of producing up to three times more models in a single print run than traditional single-layer printing, while unattended.Capable of producing up to three times more models in a single print run than traditional single-layer printing, while unattended. Ease of Integration: AO Stack is designed for seamless incorporation into daily operations, supported by comprehensive resources from Carbon Academy.AO Stack Availability and Integration:Starting May 17, 2024, AO Stack will be accessible to Carbon M2 and M3 customers utilizing DPR10 as part of their subscription.For access, please reach out to [email protected]. Customers must be on a software release version 1.41 or above to access this feature.For more information about AO Stack and the AO Suite from Carbon, visit https://www.carbon3d.com/products/ao-suite or contact your local Carbon representative.About Carbon:Carbon is a 3D printing technology company that empowers businesses to develop superior products and bring them to market faster

Carbon Introduces Ao Stack, Enhancing 3D Printing Capabilities With Increased Unattended Model Throughput For M2 And M3 Printers

The suite of solutions includes AO Backpack, AO Polishing Cassette, and Automatic Print Preparation to further drive lab efficiencyREDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Lab Day Chicago, Carbon, a leading product development and manufacturing technology company, announced its Automatic Operation (AO) suite of solutions designed to transform the landscape of dental lab automation. The innovative suite of automation solutions is designed to specifically meet the needs of dental labs, setting a new standard in lab automation and efficiency. By integrating the AO suite into workflows, labs not only benefit from Carbon's unmatched efficiency and precision but also greatly reduce print turnover times and processing labor."The launch of our Automatic Operation suite marks a pivotal step on our journey to elevate the dental lab industry," said Phil DeSimone, CEO and Co-Founder. "These innovative solutions embody our ongoing mission to deliver technology that not only meets the current needs of labs but is built on the idea of continued innovation across the additive manufacturing industry."The first solutions available within the AO suite will be:Automatic Print Preparation: A pivotal tool in Carbon's software suite, it automates the end-to-end process of preparing model print projects, with the ability to significantly save time and reduce labor. This tool is available to be paired with other products in the AO suite, or on its own with other Carbon hardware.AO Backpack: A groundbreaking addition to Carbon printers that automates the printing and part removal process, for up to 14 hours, enabling overnight production and reducing the labor required to operate the M3 printer

Carbon Unveils Dental Lab Automation Tools With The Launch Of Its Revolutionary Automatic Operation Suite At Lab Day Chicago 2024

The group looks to further drive digital transformation in the dental industry to enhance patient careREDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbon , a leading product development and manufacturing technology company, today announced that it is partnering with Heartland Dental, Desktop Health™, an industry-leading dental technology innovator, and Dr. Robert Mongrain. The consortium's goal is to unite their perspectives to focus on enhancing patient outcomes by creating streamlined workflows for digitally designed removable denture appliances.The dental industry is undergoing a historic and exciting digital transformation as it leads industries of all types into the digital era. Technological advancements, particularly in the additive manufacturing space, are enabling more efficient and predictable dental restorations for greater patient outcomes and care. Collaboration like this within the dental community can more effectively leverage industry-leading innovations for the highest standard of patient care."We're thrilled to continue our partnership with Heartland Dental and Desktop Health to create the best possible outcomes for patients across the country," said Terri Capriolo, Senior Vice President, Oral Health at Carbon

Carbon And Desktop Health Join Forces In Consortium With Diverse And Trusted Pillars Of The Oral Health Industry To Advance The Adoption Of Innovative Digital Dentistry Applications

EPX 150 becomes Carbon's fastest-printing, chemically resistant high-temperature resin, purpose-built to print complex parts and featuresREDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbon , a leading product development and manufacturing technology company, today announced the release of EPX 150 — a new, high-performance rigid material that will be uniquely available on Carbon's idea-to-production platform. It enables new capabilities in applications requiring high temperature and chemical resistance such as electrical connectors, spray nozzles and autoclavable medical devices. EPX 150 is now available in Europe and North America.EPX 150 offers better temperature and chemical resistance than EPX 82, and better toughness and overall usability than CE 221. As Carbon's fastest-printing high-temperature resin to date, it is designed to print complex features at faster speeds, making it suitable for parts with fine features and stringent tolerances."Designers and engineers need materials that provide the combination of accuracy, repeatability and throughput to produce the many complex parts they are designing at scale — EPX 150 provides that," said Jason Rolland, SVP of Materials at Carbon. "With EPX 150 and Carbon's technology, we've created a manufacturing-ready additive process with materials that are able to match the capabilities of high-performance thermoplastics that will enable prototyping and manufacturing to be done on a consistent platform, accelerating the product development timelines and reducing the cost."With the addition of EPX 150 to Carbon's idea-to-production platform, users will now have a combination of high-performance material properties, excellent resolution, and attractive economics to make the production of complex, rigid parts achievable in shorter times, without molding investments

Carbon Introduces A New High-Performance Rigid Material In Epx 150

Carbon launches sustainable EPU 46 elastomer material for customizable products.

Carbon launches sustainable EPU 46 elastomer material for customizable products

Helmet maker Vicis took the top five spots on the NFL's safest helmet test ranking in 2023. VicisSan Francisco 49er defensive end Nick Bosa’s helmet is unremarkable from the outside. On the inside, though, are pads custom 3D-printed to the shape of his head that are shown to reduce impact injury better than any other helmet in the game.The Zero2-R Matrix ID Trench helmet from equipment maker Vicis features customized 3D-printed padding instead of foam that the NFL’s own testing lab has rated as the best player head protection available in 2023. It isn’t just the 3D-printed padding, though — the helmet has other innovations that contribute to its high safety ranking. Yet, 3D printing gives a better fit and a lighter weight that makes a safe helmet even safer.Now, dozens of players are wearing Vicis helmets, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins, and Derek Carr of the New Orleans Saints.Vicis helmets have consistently ranked high on the NFL test lists for the past several years, but recently, with updated additive manufacturing technology, Vicis says the new helmets are better than ever and poised to expand beyond the NFL to new markets.The Vicis Zero2-R Matrix ID Trench helmet contains 3D-printed padding pods custom-made to match the . [+] contour of each player's head

Nfl’S Safest Helmets Absorb Impact With 3D Printing Instead Of Foam

Carbon announces new customisable high performance 3D printing elastomer.

Carbon announces new customisable high performance 3D printing elastomer

After a period of relative quiet, Carbon, the pioneer in high-speed resin 3D printing with reactive materials, is making the news again with the release of the new EPU 46 resin - its newest elastomer material.

Carbon launches new color options with EPU 46 resin

Additionally, the coming months will see the launch of Flexcera Base by both companies, further expanding Carbon’s portfolio with Desktop Health’s denture material, which is praised for its fracture and moisture resistance.

Carbon & Desktop Health partner for fda-approved dental 3D printing

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