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3Shape has launched 3Shape Automate, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based dental design service platform.
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The platform allows dental technicians to set up orders, add customized design instructions, upload scans, and select desired turnaround time, the company said. Fees start at $1.99 per crown design. Users only pay for designs they approve and download, according to the firm.