3DPrint.com January 5, 2024
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Invisalign, the undisputed front-runner in the clear aligner industry, has taken a monumental leap forward by acquiring Cubicure, a pioneer in direct 3D printing solutions for polymer additive manufacturing (AM). Now complete, this strategic acquisition by Align Technology (Nasdaq: ALGN), the parent company of Invisalign, is a milestone in the evolution of orthodontic solutions, melding cutting-edge technology with industry-leading expertise. Renowned for its innovative Hot Lithography technology, Cubicure specializes in processing highly viscous resins to produce durable and temperature-resistant polymers, an ideal addition to Invisalign’s portfolio.

Although the acquisition was announced in the third quarter of 2023, the deal between Align and Cubicure was completed in the first days of January 2024. Valued at roughly €79 million...

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