LuxCreo has secured a strategic investment from Angelalign Technology Inc. that will enable the pair to co-develop next-generation high-performance 3D printing materials for clear aligner therapy. The collaboration aims to accelerate the innovation and clinical adoption of direct 3D printing technologies in orthodontics and to build a future-ready digital dentistry ecosystem.

As digitalization transforms the dental industry, direct 3D printing is increasingly recognized as an important future technological shift because it reduces manufacturing steps and manual processes, significantly shortening production cycles. With breakthroughs in new materials and further process enhancements, the precision, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility of 3D-printed aligners are expected to improve, further expanding possibilities for complex cases and personalized treatment. 

Leveraging LuxCreo’s expertise in direct 3D printing and its proprietary ActiveMemory smart materials, the partnership will integrate the strengths of both companies across material development, treatment design, and clinical applications. The investment will primarily support new material R&D, intelligent platform iterations, and ecosystem expansion. Through accumulating robust evidence and large-scale clinical data, the collaboration aims to continuously enhance treatment efficiency and reliability, laying the groundwork for broader clinical implementation. 

Building on LuxCreo’s breakthroughs in smart materials and direct 3D printing, the collaboration is redefining the ways in which aligners are designed and delivered for clinicians and patients:

• Greater precision and control. ActiveMemory materials provide continuous and consistent gentle forces, improving treatment predictability and helping shorten overall treatment time.
• Enhanced design flexibility. The technology enables variable thickness, zonal elasticity, and microstructure customization—allowing clinicians to create highly individualized treatment plans and address complex tooth movements with greater accuracy.
• Improved patient experience. By reducing reliance on traditional attachments, patients benefit from greater comfort, aesthetics, and convenience throughout their treatment journey.

“We are thrilled to partner with an industry leader like Angelalign Technology,” LuxCreo Co-Founder/CEO Dr. Mike Yang said. “Their deep clinical experience and extensive industry resources will amplify LuxCreo’s strengths in material innovation, automated production, and AI-driven digital dental platforms. Together, we aim to establish a more efficient and precise digital orthodontic paradigm.”

Chicago-based LuxCreo develops personalized medical and dental devices while Angelalign Technology provides clear aligner solutions.