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Top Picks for Orthodontic Labs

A short list of equipment that stands out based on hands on experience, manufacturer information, industry reputation and practical value inside an orthodontic lab.

Top Pick Automated Wire Bending

AOS MicroBender MB1 V7

Automated orthodontic wire bending

A compact programmable CNC wire bending system built for orthodontic labs. It uses spool fed wire and JawDraw software to create customized appliance wire forms with repeatable digital control.

Best for Labs that want to increase supported wire production while keeping technician oversight.
Why it stands out Its small footprint, spool fed wire, automatic calibration and orthodontic specific design workflow make it a practical automation tool for growing labs.
  • Supports approximately 0.5 to 1.2 mm wire depending on setup
  • Uses JawDraw software and preset appliance forms
  • 120 or 220 VAC tabletop installation
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Top Pick Laser Welding

The Orion® LZR Laser Welder

Eco Series benchtop laser welder

A compact laser welding system designed for precision work in dental and orthodontic labs. The Eco Series combines touchscreen control, a wide spot range and a large open chamber in a benchtop format.

Best for Labs moving from soldering or pulse arc welding into precision laser welding.
Why it stands out The Eco Series offers 35 or 165 joule models, up to 10 welds per second and a broad 180 degree open chamber for easier handling of lab work.
  • Available in 35 or 165 joule models
  • 0.2 to 2.0 mm spot range
  • Progressive 3 year warranty
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Top Pick Polishing and Grinding

Handler 26A Red Wing Lathe

Two speed benchtop polishing lathe

A long established dental laboratory bench lathe built for polishing, grinding and finishing work. Its heavy cast iron body and simple two speed design make it a dependable everyday workhorse.

Best for Traditional orthodontic labs that need a durable polishing and finishing station.
Why it stands out The 26A combines a 1/4 HP motor, two useful speeds and a comfortable 4.5 inch shaft height in a compact bench mounted design.
  • 1/4 HP motor
  • 1725 and 3450 RPM speeds
  • Heavy duty cast iron construction
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Top Pick Dental 3D Printing

Formlabs Form 4B

Fast dental and orthodontic 3D printing

A dental 3D printer focused on speed, repeatable production and a broad material workflow. It is designed for dental models and biocompatible applications with automated resin handling and guided print preparation.

Best for Labs that want a supported dental printing ecosystem with fast model production.
Why it stands out Formlabs reports up to 11 dental models in nine minutes and a 98.7 percent print success rate under its stated testing methodology.
  • Low Force Display printing technology
  • Open Material Mode available
  • Automated resin dispensing and guided setup
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