Scenes from LAB DAY Chicago: Advanced dental materials and desktop tools

    March 27, 2014
    Scenes from LAB DAY Chicago: Advanced dental materials and desktop tools

    This year marks the 30th anniversary of one of the largest trade shows in the U. S. for the dental-laboratory profession.

    LAB DAY, which travels to three locations throughout the year, raked in over 3,200 laboratory owners, managers, technicians, and dentists to the Chicago show this February.  Here’s a look at some of the highlighted products ranging from PEEK-based dentures to compact milling machines.

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    Lindsey has been an Associate Editor for Machine Design since 2012. She holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Cleveland State University. Prior to joining Penton, she worked in product design, packaging, development and strategy, and manufacturing. She covers the materials market and other areas of interest for design engineers such as 3D printing and methods to operate efficiently.

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