Carbon, a leader in 3D printing technology, explains how Trey Ford’s digital investment turned a small lab into a high-throughput powerhouse. In an industry where precision and efficiency define success, the ability to scale without sacrificing quality is the golden ticket. Yet, for many small to mid-sized dental labs, achieving this balance feels impossible. That was exactly the challenge facing Trey Ford, owner of Design Dental in Ohio, USA. As competitors rapidly embraced digital workflows, Trey knew his traditionally run lab needed a serious upgrade to stay competitive. What he didn’t expect was just how transformative the right technology partner could be. A lab on the brink of change For years, Design Dental operated with a traditional, labour-intensive workflow. Dentures were crafted by hand, a meticulous and time-consuming process. By 2019, the lab was producing just 150 arches a year – a respectable figure but far from competitive in a rapidly digitising industry. Meanwhile, labs using digital printing solutions were delivering exponentially more cases, growing their businesses while keeping costs under control. It was clear: if Trey wanted to scale, manual processes alone wouldn’t cut it. Carbon enters the picture The turning point came when Trey invested in Carbon […]
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
