The New F Word
Posted Apr 02, 2026 in Publisher's Page
Lately, I’ve been hearing the word “friction” used a lot in business settings. It seems to be the buzzword du jour. At its core, friction refers to anything that slows down, complicates or disrupts a process.
If there was an underlying theme at LMT® LAB DAY® Chicago this year, it was the industry-wide push to reduce friction across the laboratory workflow. Walking the exhibit halls, it was clear that manufacturers/suppliers are committed to addressing your pain points and eliminating common bottlenecks.
By introducing technologies and services as well as augmenting existing systems, they’re helping you save time, decrease stress, improve lab-dentist communication and streamline production.
A few types of friction-reducers on display at the show:
- To address the challenge of handling incoming IO scans from multiple portals, several exhibitors showcased platforms that simplify case intake,...
