Connect Your Lab.
Automate Everything.
The Alien Order Gateway API lets you submit, track, and manage dental milling orders programmatically — no portals, no manual entry, no delays.
Why Connect
Built for High-Volume Labs & Marketplaces
One API. Full control over your manufacturing pipeline — from case submission to delivery tracking.
Submit Orders Instantly
Push cases directly from your software via a single JSON POST. No login, no copy-paste, no bottlenecks. Orders are validated immediately.
POST /v1/ordersBatch Multiple Cases
Bundle multiple patient cases into one order to save on shipping. Queue for 5–10 min so any last-minute additions ride along free.
Shipping OptimizationReal-Time Webhooks
Instant push notifications when your order ships — carrier, tracking number, and URL. No polling required.
tracking.createdDesign Service On Demand
No CAD software? Flag a case for Alien's full design service and we'll build the restoration from your scans before milling.
Full Design / ReviewFinishing Options
Specify finishing per case: Standard, High Polish, or Stain & Glaze. Combine with design for a completely hands-off restoration.
Per Case ConfigAuto File Organization
Attach STL, OBJ, 3MF, PDF, and photos per case. Auto-renamed with case details and organized in a clean folder structure.
Up to 100 FilesLive Status Pipeline
Track every state change — pending → in_production → shipped → delivered — via webhook events pushed to your endpoint.
order.status_changedEnterprise Security
All traffic over HTTPS. Bearer token auth on every request. Webhooks signed with HMAC-SHA256 for cryptographic verification.
HMAC-SHA256Live Product Catalog
Query our catalog endpoint for current product IDs, valid shades, finishing and design options — so your integration stays in sync.
GET /v1/reference/productsGetting Started
Up and Running in 3 Steps
Partner access is reviewed and approved within 1–2 business days.
Create an Account
Fill out the partner form below — we'll set up your account and get you access within 1–2 business days.
Apply Below ↓Request API Access
Fill out the partner form below with your account email, company, and integration use case.
Request Access ↓Get Your Token & Go
Receive your aln_... Bearer token and webhook secret. Start posting orders immediately.
Simple by Design
One Request. One Order.
// Submit a case to Alien Milling in one call const response = await fetch("https://api.alienmilling.com/v1/orders", { method: "POST", headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json", "Authorization": "Bearer aln_your_token_here" }, body: JSON.stringify({ partner_order_ref: "LAB-2026-0041", shipping_address: { name: "Dr. Sarah Johnson", company: "Downtown Dental", address1: "500 Market Street", city: "San Francisco", province: "CA", postal_code: "94105", country: "US" }, line_items: [{ case_id: "Alice Johnson #1001", product_id: "zirconia-crown", quantity: 1, shade: "A2", finishing_option_id: "high-polish", tooth_numbers: [14], files: [ { url: "https://storage.com/case/upper.stl" }, { url: "https://storage.com/case/lower.stl" } ] }] }) }); // Response: { status: "success", alien_order_ref: "ALN-20260415-X7K9M2", files_queued: 2 }
Real-Time Updates
Know the Moment It Ships
Configure a webhook URL and we'll push signed events directly to your server — no polling required.
Order Shipped
Fires when your order ships. Payload includes carrier, tracking number, URL, and timestamp — ready to forward to your customer.
Status Transitions
Notified on every change: pending → validated → in_production → shipped → delivered. Build live dashboards for your customers.
Cryptographically Signed
Every webhook carries an X-Alien-Signature header. Verify with your secret — reject anything that doesn't match.
Security
Production-Ready Security Baked In
Partner Application
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