Graphy signs KRW 2 billion deal with MegaGen for dental 3D printing

Graphy has signed an initial KRW 2 billion supply agreement with MegaGen Implant for dental 3D-printing materials, printers and post-processing equipment. The deal kicks off a broader commercial push that could connect diagnostics, implants and restoration workflows across digital dentistry in Korea and overseas.

Why it matters: - The agreement gives Graphy a commercial entry point for Tera Harz E-Namel, its resin for long-term dental crowns. - The deal also pairs the material with printers and post-processing equipment, which could make adoption easier for dental practices and laboratories. - The partnership may expand into a broader digital dentistry workflow that links diagnosis, implant treatment and 3D-printed restorations.

What happened: - Graphy Inc. signed an initial KRW 2 billion supply agreement with MegaGen Implant Co., Ltd. - The agreement covers Tera Harz E-Namel resin, 3D printers and post-processing equipment. - The signing took place at Graphy’s headquarters in Seoul. - Graphy Group Chairman Sim, Un seob, and MegaGen Chairman Park Kwang Bum attended the ceremony. - The agreement marks the start of the companies’ commercial partnership in dental 3D printing.

The details: - Graphy will supply MegaGen with Tera Harz E-Namel resin, 3D printers, nitrogen curing units and resin removal equipment. - Graphy aims to support an integrated production workflow for dental practices and laboratories by supplying both material and equipment. - Tera Harz E-Namel is a light-curing resin with high ceramic content for 3D printing long-term dental crowns. - The resin has regulatory clearance from South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for use in long-term dental crowns. - Graphy is also pursuing U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance and CE marking for Europe. - Graphy says it plans to expand use of Tera Harz E-Namel and the associated equipment as clinical experience builds. - Park Kwang Bum presented experience from about 50 clinical cases using Tera Harz E-Namel. - Park said direct 3D printing can be an alternative to conventional zirconia workflows. - Park highlighted shorter production times, lighter restorations, easier occlusal adjustment and patient comfort. - Park also pointed to strength and shade reproduction compared with conventional dental prosthetic resins.

Between the lines: - The deal appears designed to move Graphy beyond materials sales and into a fuller system sale that includes hardware, workflow support and clinical adoption. - Graphy’s stake in Ray Co., Ltd. gives the company another piece of the digital dentistry stack through cone-beam computed tomography systems. - The companies are in final-stage talks on an annual supply agreement for Ray CBCT systems. - Graphy owns a 26.14% stake in Ray. - If finalized, the Ray deal would connect digital diagnostics, implant solutions and 3D-printing production under one commercial umbrella. - The companies want to develop a “K-Dental Workflow” for diagnosis, implant treatment and 3D-printed restorations.

What's next: - Graphy and MegaGen plan to expand the partnership through clinical education, technical support and additional supply. - The companies aim to meet demand in Korea and international markets. - Graphy says it wants repeat orders and a long-term business relationship with MegaGen. - The companies expect the collaboration to extend across more stages of the digital dentistry workflow if the Ray supply talks are completed. - Graphy will continue pursuing FDA clearance and CE marking as part of its international expansion plans.

The bottom line: - Graphy is turning a single supply contract into a wider push to bundle materials, equipment and clinical workflow for digital dentistry.