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3DISC Heron™ IOS — Software Components

The Heron™ IOS system comprises the following software components:

  • 3DiscClinic™ : 3D Scanning and Case Management software.
  • 3DiscCloud™ : dedicated cloud platform for ordering and communicating with labs.

System Specifications

Scanner Specifications

Scanner Type Hand-held (chairside) scanner that creates optical impressions for dental restorations.
Design Compact, lightweight, ergonomic scanner designed to be operated with little physical effort.
Dimensions Base Size: L 306mm, W 98mm, H 72mm
Dimensions Scanner Weight: 150 grams
Size: L 256mm, W 43mm, H 43mm
Cable length (scanner to base): 2m
Power Requirement DC 5.0V / 4A (Power adapter included)
Scanner Tip Reusable up to 250 times, sterilize using steam autoclave
Heating Element Ventilated. Prevents formation of fog on optics
Acquisition Method/Imaging technology Hybrid technology: active stereo imaging and structured light
Sensor technology CMOS
Color Scanning 24-bit (8-bit per channel)
Scanning frequency 25-30 FPS
Imaging field-of-view 12mm x 14mm
Light sources High-power LEDs

Scanning Process

Tooth Preparation No powder or spray required
Scanning Principle Continuously scanning and accumulating (stitching) depth and color data
Distance Scanner - Tooth

-1mm – 19mm

Possible contact duration by operator ≤10 min.
Note: May vary with hardware configuration.
Operator accessible part Handpiece
Possible contact duration by patient t ≤ 10 min
Patient accessible part (Type B Applied Part) Tip (autoclavable)
Computer - Scanner Interface USB 3.0

Software output and design software compatibility

Output File Format STL, PLY, OBJ
Compatibility with CAD/CAM Systems Open Architecture. Output formats: STL, PLY, OBJ
Compatible with most Dental CAD systems

 

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