3Shape F8
Combine versatility and productivity with scan-to-design workflows
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The 3Shape F8 lab scanner lets you do more, at once. The F8 gives you unparalleled versatility and productivity – incredible scan-to-design workflow speeds with minimal scanner interaction from technicians. It lets you intuitively get to work and achieve more in less time.
Time-saving tools
Efficiency is achieved through the intuitive magnetic place-and-scan open design.
Auto-start allows for the work to begin as soon as you’ve placed the model(s), and scanner sharing options between workstations have been enhanced with ethernet capabilities. In short, it takes no time at all to start, and then complete, scanning.
Flexible workflows
Unparalleled versatility to offer a complete range of quality services to your doctors is made possible by using new scanner tools that aid more workflows and with support for older tools, too.
With a complete range of indication workflows, including upper/lower, die-in-model, upright articulator and vertical impressions, what you can achieve is virtually limitless.
Lightning-fast scans
With a scan speed of 9 seconds*, and our leanest scan-to-design workflows yet**, you will speed through cases. The secret is in F8’s functional operation – meaning your full workflows are incredibly fast, from start to finish. With F8, combining analog and digital work is a unified, simple digital workflow.
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1. More efficiency. F8 features an open scanner design that is engineered for quick and easy scanning. Reduce technicians’ hands-on time with the intuitive place-and-scan magnetic system and auto-start functionality, and connect to multiple workstations via ethernet. |
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2. More versatility. Provide, with unparalleled ease, a complete range of quality services to your clinics. F8 introduces new scanner tools that aid more workflows and support older tools, too. With a complete range of indication workflows, including upper/lower, die-in-model, articulator and impressions, you can now intuitively bring every analog case into your digital workflow. |
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3. More speed. Stay on top of your caseload with lean, automated scan-to-design workflows. With a scan speed of 9 seconds* and our leanest scan-to-design workflows yet**, you will speed through cases. |
3Shape F8. Do more, at once.
If you're about to invest in dental equipment, you could be able to combine your costs and benefit from Advance!
Eligible customers will receive a rebate based on their merchandise* and clear aligner spend, which can be offset against your monthly equipment repayment cost.
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Q: On which positions should I place my two models (upper and lower)?
A: When scanning two models, upper should always be placed on position 2 and always lower on position 1. For single model workflows use position 1 (both for upper and lower models).
Q: How do I use Auto-start?
A: For dual model workflows: first place the upper model on position 2 and lower model on position 1. After lower model is placed Auto-start will initiate the scanning.
For single model workflows: Place the model on position 1 and scanning will start.
Auto-start is always initiated on position 1
Auto-start is deactivated for calibration and articulator scanning
Q: Can I adjust the position of the scanner arm?
A: Yes, in the settings menu you can chose to change the scanner arm start position to top position.
Q: Do I need to fixate the articulator during articulator scanning?
A: No, you just need to place the articulator correct on the articulator plate and start scanning. Auto-start is deactivated for articulator scanning to give you more time for correct placement
Q: What happens if I touch the scanner arm during scanning?
A: You should stop the workflow and calibrate the scanner to ensure the best scan quality
Q: When should I use the transfer podiums?
A: Transfer podiums are used together with transfer plates to ensure the tall models are within the scan volume. Height adaptors are for interface plates and all legacy tools
Q: Can I scan all types of impression in the vertical tray fixture?
A: No, the vertical tray fixture is currently only for triple tray impression, but single trays can be scanned using blue tack or horizontal impression fixtures
Q: Is express replacement a service available for all F8 scanners?
A: Yes, express replacement is for all F8 scanners
Q: Can I use my legacy tools from D and E scanners?
A: Yes, all indication tools are supported in F8.
D and E scanner height adaptors are not supported and the articulator holder for E scanners are not supported either.
Q: How can I share my F8 with multiple workstations in my lab?
A: There are two ways to share a scanner: remote scanning (local host) or using a server client solution
Q: Can I plug the ethernet cable directly into the wall socket and start scanning?
A: No, this is currently not recommended. The recommended setup advice you to connect the scanner directly into the PC. Scanner performance can be significantly affected by using ethernet-to-USB adaptors or scan through wall socket.
Future-proof your equipment today with our service contracts
We know an unexpected breakdown in your practice can be a headache for you and your patients - which is why we have put together a choice of 3 different service contracts to suit all budgets.
Annual service
To get optimum performance from your equipment and to conform to manufacturer’s recommendations, an annual service could be just what you’re looking for. These are carried out by our accredited team, who are all trained in-person by the manufacturer before they are sent to your practice.
Emergency breakdown service
We are never far away in an emergency. Unplanned breakdowns are a headache for any surgery. We are more than happy to help.
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