GC America, the North American subsidiary of Japan-founded GC Corporation, whose global headquarters are now in Switzerland, and Los Angeles-based SprintRay have announced a partnership aimed at helping dentists adopt chairside 3D-printed restorative workflows.
The collaboration reflects a broader shift in dentistry toward same-day restorative treatment, where crowns and other restorations can increasingly be designed and manufactured directly in the dental office.
SprintRay designs and manufactures digital dentistry technologies including 3D printers, post-processing systems, AI-powered software and dental materials. GC, meanwhile, is known for its research in dental materials science and the manufacture of restorative products.
“3D printing is fundamentally shifting how dental restorations are being produced and delivered,” said John Cox, chief growth officer at SprintRay.
“By combining GC’s trusted materials science expertise with SprintRay’s MIDAS digital press — which can produce up to 10 restorations in less than 10 minutes — we are enabling clinicians to deliver greater efficiency, improved patient access and exceptional clinical outcomes.”
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Joseph Talanges, president and chief operating officer of GC America companies, said the partnership reflects a broader push toward fully digital restorative workflows.
“This partnership represents a powerful step forward in shaping the future of how restorative dentistry is delivered,” Talanges said.
The alliance also includes an education component. The companies plan to demonstrate the integrated workflow during the MIDAS World Education Tour, a six-hour hands-on training program scheduled to visit about 40 cities globally.
The announcement follows SprintRay’s acquisition last year of the dental portfolio of EnvisionTEC, a manufacturer of industrial and dental 3D printing technologies. The deal included patents, trademarks, inventory and other intellectual property related to EnvisionTEC’s dental materials and additive manufacturing technologies.
Market expected to grow rapidly
Digital manufacturing — including chairside milling and 3D printing — has been steadily expanding in dentistry as practices look to reduce turnaround times and increase customization of restorations.
Market research firm Market Report Analytics estimates the global chairside digital dentistry solutions market will reach about US$9.61 billion in 2025, with projections suggesting it could approach US$20 billion by 2030.
The growth is being driven by increasing adoption of digital workflows in dental practices, including intraoral scanners, CAD/CAM software and 3D printing technologies.
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These tools allow clinicians to design and manufacture restorations more quickly while improving treatment precision and patient comfort.
Rising patient awareness of digital dentistry — including its potential for improved aesthetics and minimally invasive procedures — is also contributing to the expansion of the market.