iLux Pro Dental vs. Graphy
Graphy pioneered shape-memory direct-print aligner material. LuxCreo built an integrated printer, software, and material workflow around the same core idea. They solve overlapping problems from different starting points, worth understanding before you commit to either.
One sells a material. One sells a validated system.
Graphy is a materials company. Its Tera Harz resin is a genuine innovation in direct-print aligner chemistry, with FDA 510(k) clearance and a real shape-memory property, but Graphy does not manufacture its own printer. Practices adopting Tera Harz need to separately source and validate compatible hardware, commonly from partners like SHINING 3D or Asiga. LuxCreo takes the opposite approach: the iLux Pro printer, LuxFlow and LuxDesign software, and DCA material are built, sold, and cleared together as one system. Neither approach is wrong, they trade off differently on assembly effort versus material flexibility.
System versus material
| iLux Pro Dental (LuxCreo) | Tera Harz (Graphy) | |
|---|---|---|
| What's actually sold | A complete printer, software, and material system | A direct-print aligner resin, hardware sourced separately |
| Printer | LuxCreo's own iLux Pro Dental, LEAP platform | Not manufactured by Graphy, requires a validated third-party printer |
| FDA clearance scope | Printer, software, and material cleared together as one workflow | Material cleared under its own 510(k) filings, independent of any specific printer |
| Vendor relationships to manage | One, LuxCreo | Multiple: material supplier plus printer manufacturer plus software |
| Notable material property | Multi-thickness ActiveMemory polymer | Shape-memory Tera Harz, reported ability to move teeth back and rotate up to 35 degrees |
| Support and training | Single point of contact across hardware, software, and material | Support split across material and printer vendors |
Comparison reflects publicly available information from both companies at the time of writing and is subject to change.
Where each approach actually wins
You want one vendor, one workflow
- You want printer, software, and material support from a single company
- You want the whole workflow validated together, not assembled piece by piece
- Same-day chairside production is the priority
You already have hardware, or want material flexibility
- You already own a printer validated for Tera Harz, such as certain SHINING 3D or Asiga systems
- Shape-memory material properties matter to your specific case mix
- You want to choose printer hardware independently of your resin
Graphy comparison questions
What is the difference between LuxCreo and Graphy?
LuxCreo sells an integrated system: its own iLux Pro printer, LuxFlow and LuxDesign software, and DCA aligner material, cleared together as one workflow. Graphy is a materials company that makes Tera Harz, a shape-memory direct-print aligner resin, validated for use on third-party printers rather than a printer Graphy manufactures itself.
Is Graphy's Tera Harz material FDA cleared?
Yes. Graphy holds FDA 510(k) clearances for multiple Tera Harz materials, including aligner resins such as TC-85DAC, TA-28, and TR-07, as well as clearances across other dental material categories. Graphy reports 58 total FDA 510(k) clearances for its dental materials as of December 2025.
Do I need to buy a separate printer to use Graphy's aligner material?
Yes. Graphy does not manufacture its own dental 3D printer. Its Tera Harz materials are validated for use on printers from other manufacturers, so a practice adopting Graphy's material needs to separately source, validate, and support compatible printer hardware.
Which company was first with a direct-print aligner?
Graphy publicly introduced a shape-memory direct-print aligner material in 2021. LuxCreo launched its FDA-cleared, vertically integrated printer, software, and material workflow in 2023. Both companies hold legitimate but different claims: Graphy for its early direct-print aligner material, LuxCreo for its integrated, single-vendor cleared workflow.
See the integrated workflow in action
A LuxCreo specialist can walk through how the printer, software, and material work together, and how that compares to assembling a materials-plus-hardware stack yourself.
Still deciding?
Graphy and Tera Harz are trademarks of Graphy Inc. SHINING 3D and Asiga are trademarks of their respective owners. LuxCreo is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Graphy Inc. Specifications, regulatory clearance counts, and material properties reflect publicly available information, including FDA 510(k) filings, at the time of writing and are subject to change. Confirm current details directly with each manufacturer.