The new Ceramix-Nano combines AI-powered design, capsule-based ceramic printing, and integrated curing into a compact chairside system, enabling dentists to produce permanent ceramic restorations during a single patient visit.
Digital dentistry continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, and SHINING 3D Dental has taken another major step forward with the launch of its Ceramix-Nano, a compact chairside 3D printer designed to simplify and accelerate restorative workflows.
Announced in June 2026, the Ceramix-Nano is engineered to produce permanent ceramic restorations—including crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays, and Maryland bridges—directly in the dental practice. By combining digital scanning, AI-assisted design, 3D printing, and post-curing into a streamlined workflow, the system aims to reduce treatment time from multiple appointments to as little as 30 minutes.
A New Era for Same-Day Restorative Dentistry
Traditional ceramic restorations often involve several clinical visits, temporary restorations, and laboratory fabrication before the final prosthesis is delivered.
The Ceramix-Nano is designed to change that process.
According to SHINING 3D Dental, the complete workflow includes:
- Digital intraoral scanning
- AI-assisted restoration design through SHINING FLOW
- Chairside ceramic 3D printing
- Integrated light curing
- Final finishing and cementation
The company reports that the digital design stage can be completed in under two minutes, while the restoration prints in approximately 8–11 minutes and cures in about three minutes, allowing clinicians to complete treatment within a single appointment for appropriate cases.
Compact Design, Powerful Performance
One of the Ceramix-Nano’s standout features is its remarkably small footprint.
Measuring only 87 × 131 × 276 mm and weighing approximately 2 kilograms, the printer is smaller than many desktop dental devices and requires no dedicated laboratory space.
Unlike many conventional chairside manufacturing systems, the Ceramix-Nano integrates both printing and curing within the same unit, reducing equipment requirements and simplifying clinical workflows.
Its compact design makes it suitable for practices looking to adopt digital manufacturing without significant changes to their operatory setup.
Intelligent Capsule-Based Printing
To simplify operation and minimize material handling, SHINING 3D Dental has introduced a capsule-based resin system.
Each disposable capsule contains a pre-measured amount of ceramic-filled resin. Once inserted, the clinician simply scans the capsule’s QR code, allowing the printer to automatically:
- Identify the material
- Load the correct print settings
- Mix the resin
- Begin printing
According to the company, each capsule can produce up to three restorations, reducing waste while ensuring consistent material performance.
Powered by Adaptive Pneumatic Stereolithography (APS)
The Ceramix-Nano uses SHINING 3D’s proprietary Adaptive Pneumatic Stereolithography (APS) technology.
This printing technology is designed to deliver highly accurate ceramic-filled restorations while maintaining fast production speeds suitable for chairside use.
The printer also integrates seamlessly with SHINING FLOW, the company’s cloud-based digital workflow platform, allowing scan data, restoration design, and printing to remain within a single digital ecosystem.
Permanent Ceramic Restorations in One Visit
Unlike many desktop dental printers primarily intended for temporary restorations or surgical guides, the Ceramix-Nano is specifically designed for long-term definitive restorations.
The system currently supports fabrication of:
- Full ceramic crowns
- Veneers
- Inlays
- Onlays
- Maryland bridges
Its dedicated printing material, LumiCera, is a ceramic-filled resin that has received U.S. FDA Class II 510(k) clearance, supporting its use for permanent restorations.
LumiCera is currently available in five VITA shades:
- BL
- A1
- A2
- B1
- C2
The printer also supports SAREMCO CROWNTEC, providing clinicians with additional material flexibility.
Benefits for Dentists and Patients
By bringing restorative manufacturing directly into the clinic, the Ceramix-Nano offers several potential advantages.
For clinicians:
- Faster treatment delivery
- Reduced dependence on external dental laboratories
- Simplified digital workflow
- Compact equipment footprint
- Automated material handling
For patients:
- Same-day permanent restorations
- Fewer appointments
- Elimination of temporary crowns in many cases
- Shorter overall treatment time
- Greater convenience
What This Launch Means for Digital Dentistry
Chairside CAD/CAM systems have transformed restorative dentistry over the past two decades. The launch of Ceramix-Nano reflects the growing role of additive manufacturing alongside traditional milling technologies.
As materials continue to improve and digital workflows become increasingly integrated, compact chairside 3D printing systems may enable more practices to offer efficient, high-quality restorative care without relying exclusively on external laboratories.
While long-term clinical studies will continue to evaluate performance and durability, the Ceramix-Nano demonstrates how advances in artificial intelligence, material science, and additive manufacturing are reshaping modern dental practice.
References
- VoxelMatters. SHINING 3D Dental launches Ceramix-Nano chairside 3D printer. Published June 19, 2026.
- SHINING 3D Dental. Ceramix-Nano Product Information and SHINING FLOW Digital Workflow.
SHINING 3D Dental Has Officially Launched Ceramix-Nano!
A new era of chairside dentistry begins with the launch of Ceramix-Nano—a compact 3D printer capable of producing permanent ceramic crowns in as little as 30 minutes. Featuring AI-powered design, capsule-based printing, and FDA-cleared ceramic resin, this innovation could redefine same-day digital restorations.
