Digital workflows and additive manufacturing are reshaping dental laboratories and concentrating supplier activity around integrated solutions. Dental Technology Showcase 2027 takes place from 14 to 15 May in Birmingham and brings the UK lab community together to compare equipment and workflows.
Practical information for Dental Technology Showcase 2027
The event runs across two days at the National Exhibition Centre NEC in Birmingham. The layout includes exhibition halls and several theatres offering focused sessions on laboratory practice and new technology.
Exhibitors and visitor profile
Event materials report more than 60 exhibitors and roughly 1,500 visitors. The programme features over 50 speakers and exceeds 40 hours of content across multiple stages. Visible categories on the floor include materials suppliers, milling systems, intraoral scanners and 3D printing vendors.
Programme highlights at DTS 2027
Content is delivered in three theatres plus on-stand education and the Digital Dentistry Theatre that highlights end-to-end CAD CAM and additive workflows. The agenda also covers regulation for custom-made devices and routes into technician training, providing a mix of demos and applied talks aimed at workshop implementation.
B2B prospecting advice for the NEC
Approach the show with a short list of target suppliers and clear buying criteria. Use the event app to book time slots and prioritise conversations that address throughput and compatibility with your current CAD software. Bring concrete examples of lab cases to demonstrate quality standards and tightening lead times, and capture technical contacts during manufacturer demos to continue negotiations after the show.
Key figures
Published figures for the event include more than 1,500 visitors, more than 60 exhibitors, more than 50 speakers and more than 40 content hours. These numbers reflect the density of technical sessions available during the two days.
Final note and how to register
For laboratories assessing a move to fully digital production the 2027 edition provides side by side comparisons of CAD CAM chains and 3D printing setups. If you plan equipment purchases document measurable performance goals and use theatre sessions to shortlist suppliers. Program details and registration are available at https://www.the-dts.co.uk
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