OLYMPIC SPRINTER USAIN BOLT PARTNERS WITH 3D PRINTING DENTAL SOLUTIONS PROVIDER SPRINTRAY
Jamaican
sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has entered a
five-year endorsement deal with global 3D printer manufacturer and dental
solutions provider SprintRay. This venture promises to bring big plans
to the island nation of Jamaica, starting with the launch of “Bolt Labs,
powered by SprintRay” – an initiative with the goal of providing
accessible dental care in Jamaica. Furthermore, the SprintRay
Foundation, in partnership with the Bolt Foundation, will
establish dental clinics, equipped with 3D dental labs and a mobile to address
the exigent dental needs of the Island’s citizens, especially those located in
the more remote areas of Jamaica. Bolt and SprintRay also plan to collaborate
with the Jamaican Dental Association.
The
global dental 3D printing market is estimated to reach $930
million by the end of 2025, so it is evident why companies like SprintRay,
who have identified their niche in the market, are looking to expand their
global footprint in the industry. “SprintRay’s biggest value proposition is
the benefits of time compression afforded to every stakeholder, and there is no
one else on this planet like Usain Bolt to inspire us to amplify the impact of
speed and time,” said Erich Kreidler, SprintRay’s President in a
statement to the press.
SprintRay
3D Printing Dental Solutions
Whereas
other companies may dabble in dental 3D printing in addition to other sectors,
the dental sector is the primary focus of SprintRay and their 3D printers. The
SprintRay DLP printers are
low maintenance and very fast (hence the sprint reference with Usain Bolt)
making these printers ideal for dentistry and this project specifically.
The
American company will be hosting their 3D Next Summit in Miami with Usain Bolt
as the keynote speaker. “This initiative is intended to accelerate a
very critical and unmet need for improvements in dental care access across the
world, starting with Jamaica, where there is less than one dentist for
every 100,000 residents. I look forward to working with SprintRay to give
confidence and the best possible smile to every citizen of this planet.“,
explained Usain Bolt