Rapid Shape Announces Strategic Partnership with Benco Dental for U.S. Distribution
“Leading dental distributor to offer comprehensive range of Rapid Shape 3D printing solutions in North America”
Germany, April 04, 2025 – Rapid Shape, a German expert in industry-leading dental 3D printing technology, announces a strategic partnership with Benco Dental, the nation’s largest independent distributor of oral healthcare technology and supplies.
“By combining Rapid Shape’s advanced 3D printing technology with Benco’s extensive distribution network and industry expertise, we are making German-engineered digital solutions more accessible than ever to American dental professionals.
This collaboration marks a major expansion of Rapid Shape’s presence in the U.S. market, with Benco serving both the clinical and laboratory segments. With a completely open-system portfolio of 3D printers, we are excited to bring unmatched flexibility, innovation, and efficiency to Benco customers.” says Tom Caulfield, VP of Sales for North America at Rapid Shape. ”
Comprehensive Product Portfolio
The partnership kickstarts with three Rapid Shape printer models, each designed to meet specific dental production needs:
- ONE: Perfect for dental practices entering the world of digital dentistry
- Streamlined user interface for effortless operation on a compact footprint
- Compatible with Rapid Shape’s new dental resin line, RS VIVO, and selected validated materials from industry leaders
- Ideal for any users who want a balance between ease of use and available dental applications
- PRO 20: Advanced solution for experienced users – among the fastest DLP dental 3D printer
- RS Turbo technology for unprecedented print speeds
- Over 200 validated materials from top resin manufacturers for over 15 dental workflows
- RS Crystal Polish reservoir for polished surface of splints right from the printer.
- Perfect for practices and laboratories seeking maximum versatility, printing speed, and efficiency
- D50+: High-volume production powerhouse
- Automated Separation Module and Automatic Resin Filling functionality for continuous production – Ideal for laboratories seeking to optimize printing efficiency
- Validated with over 100 top 3D printing resins
- Perfect for labs producing splints, dentures, models, and more
Unlocking 3D Printing Possibilities with a Validated Material Ecosystem
Through this partnership, U.S. dental professionals, both clinicians and lab technicians, gain access to a comprehensive ecosystem of validated materials from industry leaders, including the Dentsply Sirona, and Pac-dent Rodin premium restorative resins, Keystone dental resin portfolio, and more.
Complete Workflow Solution
Each one of the Rapid Shape 3D printers are designed as part of a complete solution that facilitates digital dental workflows, including slicing software, wash and clean unit, and comprehensive training, support, and post-purchasing care.
“By offering Rapid Shape’s innovative 3D printing solutions, we’re enabling our customers to embrace digital dentistry with confidence thanks to their validated processes,” says Lisa Fleming, Benco’s Director of Digital Dentistry. “From general practitioners to large laboratories, these solutions provide a reliable and value-packed path for digital dental manufacturing.”
About Rapid Shape
Founded in 2011, Rapid Shape is a leader in high-precision 3D printing solutions for dental, jewelry, hearing aids, and industrial applications. Combining German engineering with cutting-edge technology, the company delivers reliable, scalable systems that streamline workflows and ensure unmatched accuracy. Committed to innovation, sustainability, and global partnerships, Rapid Shape is shaping the future of 3D printing.
About Benco
At Benco Dental, we make it easy for dental providers to grow a successful business and deliver the best patient outcomes. We’re proud to be a national dental distributor with a century-long history, strong distribution network, and a comprehensive range of products, solutions, and services. We offer the unwavering support that can only come from a privately-owned company with the flexibility to do what is in customers’ best interests, so they can focus on growing their practices and delivering the best patient outcomes. Our collaborations with the industry’s leading vendors, buoyed by the market’s best-trained sales and field service team plus our proven track record of agility, helps launch countless new innovations each year. Together, we are driving dentistry forward. Visit www.benco.com.
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