SprintRay NanoCure is an advanced post-processing unit built to rapidly cure 3D-printed dental appliances. Designed for a new class of high-durability resins, NanoCure helps printed parts achieve maximum mechanical strength and biocompatibility for clinical use within a dental 3D printing workflow.

Maintaining SprintRays' status as an industry leader required delivering a robust solution for these new materials on an accelerated timeline. I worked in parallel with Engineering to expedite development despite ambiguity on technical and functional requirements. My early concepts and rough, rapid mock-ups laid the groundwork for the overall architecture, while Engineering addressed technical aspects and component selection. Supply chain unpredictability demanded a flexible process to accommodate component swaps on the fly. Continuous visualization updates ensured the design intent remained intact through these technical shifts—resolved integration issues early and kept stakeholders aligned without delaying production.

As the product vision became clearer, ID and Engineering merged efforts. I shifted my focus to finalizing proportions and aesthetic details, and to refining key user touchpoints—the drawer handle, touchscreen, and I/O ports. I sculpted production surfaces in CAD for both machined and injection-molded components, reinforcing a premium look and tactile experience. I monitored DFM aesthetics to ensure surface quality and part breaks aligned with the design vision, while Engineering ensured structural integrity. Developing a perforated pattern for the venting system was a challenging design problem, and I iterated extensively to balance airflow, visual concealment, and manufacturability.

From concept to production, I developed and maintained a CMF strategy that complemented the SprintRay ecosystem and drove vendors to improve consistency, accuracy, fit, and finish. To demonstrate SprintRay's commitment to user experience, every aspect of the unboxing process—packaging, foam inserts, labeling, graphics, and documentation—was holistically designed to ensure a best-in-class customer experience.