Episode 21: Inside the world's largest 3D printing operation

The 3D printers at Align Technology turn out half a million parts every day—an exceptional scale that makes the company the largest user of 3D printing in the world. But, as lots of companies have learned, installing a 3D printing capability is only the first step toward digital production. Align’s massive, custom-built additive production line is part of a digital workflow that begins when a patient’s mouth is scanned and incorporates generative design, deep learning, and lots of automation. In this episode Jon Bruner speaks with Emory Wright, Senior Vice President for Global Operations at Align. Joe Hogan, Align's CEO, is speaking at the Digital Factory Conference on May 7, alongside other CEOs, CTOs, and CIOs who are transforming their businesses through manufacturing. Visit to see the program and register. Visit for full episode notes and links.

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Episode 21: Inside the world's largest 3D printing operation is an episode from The Digital Factory by Formlabs.

This episode is 26:42 long.

This episode was published on Apr 17, 2019.

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