The 3Mâ„¢ True Definition Scanner, from 3M ESPE Dental, was chosen as a 2015 New Product of the Year by the Business Intelligence Group. The BIG Awards for Business specializes in recognizing top-performing companies and organizations.

The judging panel is composed of well-known leaders and executives from around the world and uses a proprietary judging process.

“Ambition, focus, and execution are all characteristics of this year’s winners,” said Russ Fordyce, managing director of the Business Intelligence Group. “Our judges were inspired by the people behind the great performances and those who led these organizations to excel. We are so incredibly proud to reward each and every winner and finalist.”

In the orthodontic space, the 3M True Definition Scanner allows users to take digital impressions for pretreatment models, indirect bonding trays, and customized orthodontic appliances. The 3M True Definition Scanner includes a touch screen monitor, scanning wand, workstation, and cart.