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We’re excited to share that Alien Milling and our CEO, Saro Hatzakortzian, are featured in the latest issue of the Journal of Dental Technology. In this interview, Saro dives into how automation and AI are rapidly transforming the dental lab industry—making workflows faster, more scalable, and more customizable than ever before. From the evolution of manufacturing to the importance of family-driven businesses, the article highlights what’s really driving innovation today. It also touches on where the industry is heading next, including the growing role of software, centralized scan workflows, and AI-powered design—areas we’re heavily investing in at Alien. If you...

Alien Milling Technologies is excited to announce expanded compatibility for our Full Arch and iBar solutions — now supporting Badger Screw supported milling and design. As full arch workflows continue to evolve, precision and component compatibility are more important than ever. By integrating Badger Screw support into our digital design and manufacturing process, we’re giving labs greater flexibility and confidence when planning and producing their restorations. What This Means for Your Workflow With this update, Alien Milling now offers: Full Arch restorations designed and milled for Badger Screws iBar frameworks fully compatible with Badger Screw systems Seamless integration into your...

At Alien Milling Technologies, we’re always focused on bringing high-quality, practical solutions to our lab partners—and we’re excited to announce that we are now carrying Corident Twin Pins for resale on our website. You can now order directly here: 👉 Shop Twin Pins Corident Twin Pins are a key component in traditional model work, designed to provide precise and repeatable positioning of removable dies. Their dual-pin design enhances stability within the model, allowing for consistent seating and improved accuracy when working margins—especially in crown and bridge cases. By adding Twin Pins to our lineup, Alien Milling continues expanding beyond milling...

In full-arch dentistry, one of the most important steps before final delivery is the try-in stage. It’s the moment where doctors and labs confirm that everything—from esthetics to function—is exactly right before committing to the final restoration. To make this process easier, faster, and more affordable, Alien Milling Technologies is introducing the new Alien Try-In Temps. Alien Try-In Temps are 3D printed as a single piece with both teeth and gingiva, giving clinicians a realistic preview of the final prosthesis. Even without additional staining, the gums appear naturally pink, while the teeth are produced in the shade selected for the...

In today’s fully digital denture workflow, precision and predictability are everything. Before moving to a final, fully characterized prosthesis, clinicians need confidence in fit, occlusion, phonetics, and overall function. That’s where the Stratasys TrueDent Monolithic Try-In comes in. What Is the Monolithic Try-In? The monolithic try-in is a single-shade, fully 3D printed denture designed specifically for evaluation. Unlike a final aesthetic denture with layered characterization, this version focuses purely on function and fit. Printed using advanced digital denture technology, it allows doctors to verify: Border extension Tissue adaptation Vertical dimension Centric relation Occlusion Phonetics Overall comfort By removing aesthetic variables...