iLux Pro Dental vs. Asiga
Asiga built its reputation on being completely open, hundreds of validated materials, any application, maximum lab flexibility. iLux Pro is the opposite bet: a single, purpose-built, FDA-cleared workflow for one job, direct-print aligners, done well. Which one fits depends on what you're actually trying to produce.
An open industrial platform versus a purpose-built clinical workflow
Asiga is a genuinely respected, Australian-designed dental 3D printer platform with one of the most open material architectures in the industry, hundreds of validated resins across models, guides, splints, dentures, and restorations. What Asiga does not sell is its own cleared direct-print aligner material or workflow. Running aligners on Asiga hardware means sourcing a compatible third-party aligner resin, such as Graphy's Tera Harz, and confirming the specific printer-and-material combination carries appropriate clearance. iLux Pro is built the other way: one system, printer, software, and DCA material, cleared together specifically for direct-print aligners.
Open platform versus purpose-built workflow
| iLux Pro Dental (LuxCreo) | Asiga MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Core design philosophy | Purpose-built, single cleared workflow for direct-print aligners | Fully open platform for broad dental and industrial applications |
| Material ecosystem | 23+ curated, dental-specific validated resins | Several hundred validated materials across many industries |
| Direct-print aligner material of its own | Yes, DCA, FDA Class II 510(k) cleared | No, requires a third-party aligner resin such as Graphy's Tera Harz |
| Aligner workflow clearance | Printer, software, and material cleared together as one system | Depends on the specific third-party material and its own clearance |
| Primary use case | Same-day, in-house clear aligner production | General-purpose dental lab production across many appliance types |
| Setup complexity for aligners specifically | Lower, one vendor, pre-validated workflow | Higher, requires separately sourcing and validating aligner material |
Comparison reflects publicly available information from both companies at the time of writing and is subject to change.
Where each system actually wins
Aligners are the priority
- You want a purpose-built, pre-validated direct-print aligner workflow
- You want one vendor for printer, software, and material
- Same-day chairside production is the goal
You need broad lab flexibility
- Your lab produces a wide range of appliance types beyond aligners
- You want maximum material choice and are comfortable validating your own combinations
- You already have relationships with specific third-party resin suppliers
Asiga comparison questions
Can Asiga printers produce direct-print clear aligners?
Asiga printers can run direct-print aligner resins from material partners, including Graphy's Tera Harz, but Asiga does not sell its own cleared aligner material or workflow. Producing aligners on Asiga hardware requires separately sourcing a validated aligner resin and confirming FDA clearance for that specific printer-and-material combination.
What is the main difference between iLux Pro and Asiga MAX?
iLux Pro is a purpose-built, FDA-cleared direct-print aligner system: printer, software, and material sold and validated together. Asiga MAX is an open-platform industrial dental printer supporting hundreds of validated third-party resins across many applications, without a dedicated cleared aligner workflow of its own.
How many materials does Asiga support compared to LuxCreo?
Asiga reports compatibility with several hundred validated materials across dental and other industries, reflecting its fully open material architecture. LuxCreo supports more than 23 validated dental resins, a smaller but curated set focused specifically on dental and orthodontic applications with matched regulatory clearances.
Is Asiga a good choice for a practice that only wants to produce aligners?
Asiga is better suited to labs and practices that need broad flexibility across many appliance types and are comfortable assembling and validating their own material and workflow choices. A practice focused specifically on direct-print aligners with minimal setup complexity is typically better served by a purpose-built, cleared aligner system like iLux Pro.
See the purpose-built aligner workflow
A LuxCreo specialist can walk through how a dedicated, pre-validated aligner workflow compares to building your own material-and-hardware combination.
Still deciding?
Asiga and MAX are trademarks of Asiga. Graphy and Tera Harz are trademarks of Graphy Inc. LuxCreo is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Asiga. Specifications and material compatibility figures reflect publicly available information at the time of writing and are subject to change. Confirm current details directly with each manufacturer.