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Surfaces flow seamlessly when elements meet Reflections travel smoothly

The new instrument console is built of extremely durable powder-coated
aluminium that has proved to withstand wear and all disinfectants best
and for longest. To provide a better viewing angle, the GUI is tilted up
from the console surface – but not too much to avoid it from blocking
the view between dentist and assistant. The integrated, seamless and
hygienic aluminium handles are now open from the back to enable easier
grip from all directions.

to dental professionals that they are looking During mechanical design, computer renderings 27
at an efficient, hygienic and ergonomic dental are used for presentations and discussions.
unit and assure the patients of being treated What makes something look either
with modern, safe and reliable equipment. "right" or "wrong"? From idea to a finished
Planmeca unit
High demands on hygiene dictate the "With modern 3D CAD, we can make sure
simplicity in appearance of our products. that all surfaces continue seamlessly, for Integrating all relevant parties throughout
There are neither any upward-facing seams example, in the area where the handles meet the product design process ensures a
nor complicated ornaments. the main console body. By using techniques beautiful, functional product that is efficient
pioneered in car styling, we can also control to manufacture and easy to service.
"Exported to all continents, finishing of all reflections and highlights; the way the
our products with culture-bound decorative highlights travel across surfaces while one "Our in-house research, technology and
motifs would not be an option anyway. walks around the console or how reflections industrial design share the facilities with
Since our products will be used for decades, from surroundings "bend" on the surfaces." product development, procurement and
their styling must stand the test of time. As production staff, as well as with marketing,
we are constantly developing new tools for These are especially crucial to the looks of sales and management department. This
dental units, the designers must know how the ever glossy Planmeca units. The human provides a seamless pipeline all the way from
the styling of Planmeca Compact units will eye is very sensitive to gloss and reflection: it is early market studies to a finished product.”
evolve in the next decades," the designers easily noticed if this work is not done properly.
remind.

Overseeing the manufacturing quality,
finishing, painting and assembly are crucial
phases in designers' work. "For example the
colour of the unit surface can never be defined
as ”white”or ”gray” or something else equally
vague. Repeating the exact colours accurately
in different materials and paints is not at all
easy. This is why we have defined accurate,
light wavelengths based NCS-colours to all
unit parts plus tolerances for colours. We
can scientifically measure exactly whether
or not the colour of the new manufactured
parts corresponds accurately enough to the
defined colour."