Paris, January 13, 2026 – Rapid Shape and Circle today announce a strategic partnership aimed at simplifying and accelerating chairside manufacturing through 3D printing. By combining Circle One, Circle’s 100% cloud-based chairside design solution, with Rapid Shape’s 3D printing technologies, dental professionals can now benefit from a smooth and direct workflow, from design to printing, in just a few clicks.

At the core of this partnership, Circle One plays a key role in the design phase. Powered by an integrated interactive AI, the solution generates a design proposal in less than one minute, ready to be validated or freely refined by the dentist. Fully cloud-based, Circle One requires no installation or additional hardware, allowing for rapid onboarding while preserving full flexibility during the design process.

Once the design is finalized, OneClick enables dentists to launch the associated manufacturing software connected to Rapid Shape printers with a single click. Files are transferred seamlessly, enabling immediate production without friction. This streamlined and controlled design-to-print workflow allows dental professionals to save time while relying on 3D printing solutions recognized for their reliability and performance.

 “The partnership between Circle and Rapid Shape delivers a highly efficient solution for single-visit dentistry. Thanks to its collaborative AI, Circle One offers unprecedented ease of use and design speed. The seamless integration of our design solution with Rapid Shape’s manufacturing environment makes it possible to start the Rapid Shape ONE printer with just one click. On the manufacturing side, Rapid Shape’s expertise in 3D printing enables a fully automated, step-by-step process. Today, any assistant can start a print and, just 15 minutes later, have a prosthetic ready for chairside use.”
Says Sébastien Lenoir, CEO of Circle.

“This partnership with Circle perfectly reflects our vision of making chairside 3D printing more accessible, intuitive, and efficient for dental professionals. By seamlessly connecting Circle One’s cloud-based, AI-driven design capabilities with Rapid Shape’s proven printing ecosystem, we are removing barriers between design and manufacturing. The result is a streamlined, reliable workflow that empowers dental teams to deliver high-quality restorations faster and with greater confidence.”

Says Andreas Schultheiss, CEO of Rapid Shape.

This partnership illustrates the shared commitment of Circle and Rapid Shape to delivering open, interoperable solutions designed to fit the realities of everyday dental practice, while making chairside 3D printing easier to adopt.

As part of this collaboration, Circle One will be showcased at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting on the Rapid Shape booth 5131.

Visitors will have the opportunity to experience a complete chairside workflow, from design to manufacturing, and engage with both teams to discuss real-world clinical use cases.