year when SmileDirectClub began using its fleet of HP 3D printers to
help fill a shortfall of face shields for first responders . HP provided print files and design options to jumpstart their production . “ They were a really important partner as we repurposed and pivoted due to the pandemic ,” Baker says .
The ability to pivot in creative ways suggests a productive future , he adds . “ It ’ s a big-scale operation , and it ’ s really important to us that we ’ ve been able to partner with HP and be at the cutting edge of that technology and collaboration with them .”
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THE HEARTBEAT OF OUR MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY IS 3D PRINTING .”
— Dan Baker , SmileDirectClub ’ s global head of supply chain
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