OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor technology that includes advanced digital imaging, analog and display solutions, and Biotech Dental, a company that designs and manufactures medical devices and digital solutions for dental applications, today announced a partnership whereby Biotech Dental will use several of OMNIVISION’s medical-grade camera modules in the design of its new Scan4All 3D intraoral scanner, Iris by Starck.
These camera modules for dental applications are based on OMNIVISION’s CameraCubeChip® technology and feature an integrated lens.
The Scan4All intraoral scanner, Iris by Starck, is a handheld device that is slightly larger than an electric toothbrush. It uses advanced software to build a 3D digital model of a patient’s teeth and gums for use in creating dental restorations and implants.
This method is more convenient and accurate than the traditional dental putty method. However, most intraoral scanners currently have only one image sensor, limiting their speed and accuracy.
Biotech Dental is working with OMNIVISION to address this pain point by developing an intraoral scanner equipped with multiple image sensors to quickly and accurately generate high-quality 3D dental models.
“We chose OMNIVISION because of its broad range of imaging solutions for dental applications,” said Philippe Veran, CEO of Biotech Dental.
Most importantly, OMNIVISION’s camera modules are developed and tested specifically for the medical and dental markets and have a long lifespan, which ensures that our intraoral scanners retain their value and always provide high-quality solutions to our customers,” said Ehsan Ayar, Medical Product Marketing Manager at OMNIVISION. “Biotech Dental provides innovative, high-quality solutions to the dental industry. We are excited to be working with them to enhance their next generation intraoral scanners.
The scanner will feature a broad range of our medical-grade, high-resolution image sensors, taking dental visualization to the next level.
We are the only company to offer a broad range of medical-grade imagers that have undergone rigorous biocompatibility, sterilization, and medical testing. This gives dental professionals peace of mind during procedures.”
3D intraoral scanners are rapidly replacing traditional dental impressions, which are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and potentially inaccurate. Data Bridge Market Research projects that the global dental intraoral scanner market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1% between 2023 and 2030, reaching $1,325.8 million in 2030, up from $573.76 million in 2022¹.
Biotech Dental will use the following OMNIVISION CameraCubeChip® camera modules:
The OCH2B30 camera module features a square CMOS image sensor with a resolution of 1500 x 1500 at 60 frames per second (fps), or 720p at 120 fps.
The OCHSA10 camera module offers 800 x 800 resolution at 60 fps, or 400 x 400 resolution at 90 fps, for blur-free images and videos.
The OVM9724 ultra-compact front-facing camera module captures 720p HD video at 30 fps.
Both the OCH2B30 and OCHSA10 use OMNIVISION’s PureCel®Plus-S stacked chip technology to achieve their compact size. The OVM9724 is based on OMNIVISION’s powerful OmniBSI™+ pixel architecture, which enables high-quality color images and fast frame rate video.
The CameraCubeChip® is a reflowable, all-in-one camera-embedded solution that requires no additional optics, significantly simplifying the production process.
The excellent image quality and small form factor make it ideal for integration into slim, compact devices, such as the tip of a 3D intraoral scanner.
OMNIVISION is ISO 13485 certified; its camera modules are tested for electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance, as well as sterilization testing. They are also biocompatible and waterproof.
OMNIVISION undergoes rigorous production testing to ensure it meets specified electrical, mechanical, and optical specifications, with no adjustment or calibration required.
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