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Dental 3D Printers Compared 2026: Pro 2, A2D, iLux, AccuFab, SOL

SprintRay, HeyGears, LuxCreo, Shining 3D and Ackuretta — every dental-grade resin 3D printer USDD carries, laid out side-by-side with real specs, real trade-offs, and which one fits your lab or clinic.

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The full lineup

The SprintRay, HeyGears, LuxCreo, Shining 3D & Ackuretta Dental 3D Printer Lineup

All nine printers USDD carries across the five major dental 3D-printing brands — every model includes real build specs, the workflow it was designed for, and the kind of practice it lands best in.

SprintRay Pro 2
SprintRay

Pro 2

Lab-grade DLP with optical-panel light engine — the office workhorse

TechDLP (385 nm Optical Panel)
Build area192 × 120 × 200 mm
XY pixel~50 μm
Best forMid-to-high volume practice
SprintRay Midas
SprintRay

Midas

Direct-press ceramic crowns — DPS technology

TechDirect Press DLP
OutputSingle & multi-unit crowns
WorkflowScan → AI design → press
Best forSingle-visit ceramic crowns
SprintRay Pro S
SprintRay

Pro S

High-volume lab DLP, same ecosystem as Pro 2

TechDLP (385 nm)
Build area192 × 120 × 200 mm
ChamberDual-zone heated
Best forProduction labs
HeyGears UltraCraft A2D
HeyGears

UltraCraft A2D

Industrial floor-standing dental DLP

TechIndustrial DLP
FormatFloor-standing cabinet
ResinHiVE 3 L auto-refill (opt.)
Best for24/7 lab production
LuxCreo iLux Pro Dental
LuxCreo

iLux Pro Dental

FDA-cleared direct-print clear aligners

TechDLP + LEAP / Digital Polishing
Build area192 × 108 × 200 mm
FDA510(k) Class II — direct aligners
Best forAligner-focused practices/labs
Ackuretta SOL
Ackuretta

SOL

LCD chairside printer with 150+ validated resins

TechMonochrome LCD
Build area129 × 80 × 120 mm
XY pixel49 μm
Best forSmall practice / single chair
Shining 3D AccuFab-L4K
Shining 3D

AccuFab-L4K

Large lab printer with 4K resolution

TechLCD 4K
Build area192 × 120 × 180 mm
PlatformCeramic, DCS cooled
Best forFull-arch model batching
Shining 3D AccuFab-L4D
Shining 3D

AccuFab-L4D

Large-format 4K dental LCD workhorse

TechLCD 4K
Build area192 × 120 mm large platform
Lifespan5M layers tested
Best forClinic-to-lab scaling
Shining 3D AccuFab-D1s
Shining 3D

AccuFab-D1s

Compact chairside LCD — under your countertop

TechLCD
FormatDesktop / countertop
Speed4 arches/hour
Best forSingle-chair practice

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~30 minFull-arch print time (DLP)
49–100 µmTypical XY resolution
150+Validated dental resins
24/7Lab production capable
Side-by-side specs

SprintRay Pro 2 vs HeyGears A2D vs LuxCreo iLux vs AccuFab vs SOL: Specs Compared

The fastest read of the entire lineup — technology, build volume, ideal use-case and target practice type for all nine printers.

BrandModelTechnologyBuild / FormatResolution / SpecBest for
SprintRay Midas Direct Press DLP Single & multi-unit crowns Scan → AI design → press Single-visit ceramic crowns
SprintRay Pro S DLP (385 nm) 192 × 120 × 200 mm Dual-zone heated Production labs
HeyGears UltraCraft A2D Industrial DLP Floor-standing cabinet HiVE 3 L auto-refill (opt.) 24/7 lab production
LuxCreo iLux Pro Dental DLP + LEAP / Digital Polishing 192 × 108 × 200 mm 510(k) Class II — direct aligners Aligner-focused practices/labs
Ackuretta SOL Monochrome LCD 129 × 80 × 120 mm 49 μm Small practice / single chair
Shining 3D AccuFab-L4K LCD 4K 192 × 120 × 180 mm Ceramic, DCS cooled Full-arch model batching
Shining 3D AccuFab-L4D LCD 4K 192 × 120 mm large platform 5M layers tested Clinic-to-lab scaling
Shining 3D AccuFab-D1s LCD Desktop / countertop 4 arches/hour Single-chair practice

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Honest trade-offs

SprintRay, HeyGears, LuxCreo, Shining 3D & Ackuretta — Pros and Trade-offs by Brand

No brand wins on every axis. Here's what each manufacturer does best and where the trade-offs are — written for buyers, not marketers.

SprintRayThe ecosystem play

Pros

  • Tightest dental ecosystem — RayWare Cloud, ProCure 2, NanoCure all integrated
  • Pro 2's Optical Panel Technology delivers consistent edge-to-edge cure
  • Midas is the only single-visit ceramic crown press in the lineup
  • AI Design and dental-specific software run on the cloud (no local install)

Trade-offs

  • Premium pricing — Pro 2 and Pro S sit at top of the resin-printer market
  • Resin and capsule ecosystem leans proprietary — third-party support is narrower
  • Midas trades volume for finished crowns — not a model/aligner printer

HeyGearsThe industrial workhorse

Pros

  • Industrial form factor (floor-standing cabinet) built for high duty cycles
  • A2D 4K + HiVE auto-resin refill enables real lights-out production
  • Over-the-air firmware and resin profile updates
  • Built-in temperature regulation for resin consistency across seasons

Trade-offs

  • Footprint is real — A2D needs floor space, not a benchtop
  • Capital cost reflects its industrial positioning, not a starter unit
  • US service network is still growing vs SprintRay's deeper US presence

LuxCreoThe clear-aligner specialist

Pros

  • First FDA 510(k) Class II clearance for direct-print clear aligners
  • LEAP platform with Digital Polishing eliminates manual finishing on appliances
  • Disposable resin cassettes (LEAP-C+, LEAP-X) — no tank cleaning
  • Same-day chairside aligner workflow validated end-to-end

Trade-offs

  • Strongest case is aligner-centric — generalist labs may underuse it
  • Cassette economics need volume to make sense per appliance
  • Smaller US dental footprint than SprintRay or Shining 3D

Shining 3DThe value-format leader

Pros

  • AccuFab line covers desktop chairside (D1s) up to large 4K lab format (L4K/L4D)
  • Ceramic build platform with longer working-screen life than aluminum
  • AccuWare slicer integrates with Aoralscan intraoral scanners for one-vendor workflow
  • Lower cost-per-arch than SprintRay or HeyGears at comparable resolution

Trade-offs

  • LCD masking screens are consumables — budget for periodic replacement
  • No single chairside press equivalent to SprintRay Midas
  • Software polish trails SprintRay's RayWare ecosystem on the dental UX side

AckurettaThe plug-and-play starter

Pros

  • 150+ pre-calibrated dental resins — fewest knobs to turn
  • No user calibration required — chairside-ready out of the box
  • CLEANI + CURIE Plus complete the workflow without third-party gear
  • Most accessible entry price across the lineup

Trade-offs

  • LCD speed trails DLP printers like Pro 2 and A2D for high-volume runs
  • SOL lacks the resin heating you get on SOL Plus or DLP competitors
  • Build volume smaller than the lab-format AccuFab L4K / Pro S

Ready to get a quote on the right 3D printer?

Send us the application mix (models, aligners, crowns, guides, dentures) and the volume per week — we'll come back with pricing, financing, and a workflow plan.

Pick by scenario

Which Dental 3D Printer Is Best for Your Practice Type?

Six common buyer profiles and the printer (or short list) we'd put in front of each. If yours isn't here, an expert can match you in minutes.

Scenario 01

Solo private practice

One chair, one DDS, mix of guides and night guards. Wants chairside same-day.

Pick: Ackuretta SOL or AccuFab-D1s
Scenario 02

Aligner-focused ortho

Direct-print clear aligners is the main workflow, want to eliminate thermoforming.

Pick: LuxCreo iLux Pro Dental
Scenario 03

Single-visit ceramic crowns

Doctor wants final ceramic crown delivered in one appointment.

Pick: SprintRay Midas
Scenario 04

Multi-doctor group practice

Daily volume of models, surgical guides, night guards. Bench space for one workhorse.

Pick: SprintRay Pro 2
Scenario 05

Production dental lab

Hundreds of aligner models, dentures, guides weekly. Lights-out shifts ideal.

Pick: HeyGears UltraCraft A2D
Scenario 06

Lab scaling up from clinic

Outgrowing chairside, not yet ready for industrial cabinet. Wants 4K lab format.

Pick: Shining 3D AccuFab-L4D / L4K

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Why USDD

Why Buy a Dental 3D Printer from US Dental Depot

Six reasons practices and labs across the US and Latin America buy their resin printers from us — instead of direct from a manufacturer or through a regional reseller.

Real warranty & US service

Every USDD-supplied printer ships with manufacturer-backed warranty and US-side service support — no overseas-only paths.

Validated resin libraries

We only stock printers with validated dental resin profiles — surgical guide, denture base, splint, crown, model — already on the device.

Workflow + post-processing

Wash stations, cure ovens, software, training and resin reorders all in one supplier. One PO, one rep, one accountable phone number.

Financing & trade-ins

Equipment financing, leasing, and trade-in credit for older printers — your CapEx commitment is matched to your throughput goals.

Side-by-side demos

We can arrange live or remote demos of two or three printers head-to-head before you commit.

Spare parts & consumables

Resin tanks, screens, films, build platforms and standard consumables stocked for next-day shipment.

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