ArchForm
ArchForm Inc. is a digital orthodontics company that sells cloud-based clear aligner treatment planning software, proprietary ShapeForm direct-print materials, factory-made aligners, and ArchMill CNC trimming hardware to orthodontic practices and to aligner brands and labs.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersSunnyvale, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What ArchForm does
ArchForm Inc. is a privately held digital orthodontics company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, that builds a cloud-based treatment planning platform and an integrated hardware and materials stack for in-office and factory-produced clear aligners. The core software is a browser-based 3D editor that ingests STL files from any intraoral scanner, performs AI-assisted tooth segmentation and alignment, and generates treatment stages, indirect bonding trays, attachment plans, and export-ready models. Around this software the company layers four production pathways: factory-made Form Aligners produced in a California robotic facility, in-office thermoforming, direct 3D printing of aligners using its proprietary ShapeForm/MemoryForm shape-memory photopolymer (FDA-cleared under 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 10993 tested), and the ArchMill 5-axis desktop CNC trimmer with an AI-enabled vision system. The Enterprise Platform extends these capabilities to aligner brands and labs via a white-label 3D web editor, API access, bulk export tools, and managed manufacturing.
The company monetizes across five revenue streams: software subscriptions for treatment planning, sales of ShapeForm resin and validated 3D printers plus post-processing equipment, factory-made aligner orders, in-office software licensing and model export, and enterprise white-label and licensing arrangements. Go-to-market is hybrid: a self-serve signup with a $200 demo credit targets the long tail of orthodontic practices, while a dedicated enterprise sales motion and presence at industry events such as the AAO Annual Session target aligner brands and labs. Named customers are individual practitioners (Dr. Gabriel Baumeier, Prof. Renato Martins, Dr. Aaron Swap) rather than disclosed enterprise logos. Reported cumulative outcomes include 800,000+ patient cases planned, 7M+ aligners produced, and $300M+ in claimed customer savings against a leading alternative, supporting a value proposition of 50%+ cost reduction and same-day treatment starts.
ArchForm is led by CEO Andrew Martz, has 11-50 employees, and has raised approximately $8 million in disclosed funding since 2018, including Y Combinator participation and a 2020 round of about $7.84 million. Recent strategic activity centers on the 2024 launch of software v2.3, the formal Enterprise Platform offering, FDA clearance of the Direct Print Aligner workflow, and a 2026 strategic partnership with Graphy Inc. to support North American market expansion of shape-memory aligner technology.
ArchForm firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ArchForm
- Legal name
- ArchForm Inc.
- Website
- https://archform.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ArchForm Inc. is a digital orthodontics company that sells cloud-based clear aligner treatment planning software, proprietary ShapeForm direct-print materials, factory-made aligners, and ArchMill CNC trimming hardware to orthodontic practices and to aligner brands and labs.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ArchForm industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Orthodontic Treatment Planning Software
- NAICS
- Dental Laboratories (339116), Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)
- SIC
- Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Clear Aligner Orthodontics (HLABABAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Orthodontic Appliances & Aligners Fabrication (HLABAJAD), Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG), Model/Die Work, Scanning & Case Digitization Services (HLABAJAJ)
Keywords
Where ArchForm is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sunnyvale
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
ArchForm business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Software Subscription: Browser-based treatment planning software with per-case or subscription pricing. Includes design tools, automated features, and cloud sync across devices.
- Direct Print Materials and Equipment: Sale of ShapeForm™ resin, validated 3D printers, nitrogen UV cure units, and centrifuges for direct print aligner production.
- Factory-Made Aligners: Aligners manufactured in California robotic factory and shipped to practices. Custom branded packaging available for USA customers.
- In-Office Manufacturing Support: Software licensing and model export services for practices producing aligners in-house via thermoforming or direct print methods.
- Enterprise White-Label Solutions: White-label software, API access, and manufacturing services for aligner brands and labs wanting to offer branded solutions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Software subscription with free trial credits |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
ArchForm product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ArchForm provides cloud-based orthodontic treatment planning software that enables orthodontists to design clear aligner treatments and indirect bonding workflows, paired with multiple manufacturing pathways: in-office thermoforming, direct 3D printing of aligners using proprietary ShapeForm shape-memory polymer, and factory-made aligners produced at its robotic California facility. The platform also includes the ArchMill 5-axis CNC trimming machine, an enterprise white-label platform with API and bulk export, and validated direct-print hardware bundles for in-office production.
Product overview
ArchForm offers a comprehensive orthodontic planning platform with integrated software and manufacturing options. The core offering consists of ArchForm Treatment Planning Software (cloud-based browser application for treatment design), which serves as the foundation for multiple production pathways: Factory-Made Aligners (Form Aligners - produced in their California robotic facility), In-Office Aligner Production (for practices with their own 3D printers), Direct Print Aligners (using proprietary ShapeForm/MemoryForm shape-memory photopolymer materials), Indirect Bonding (for hybrid brace-to-aligner treatments), and ArchMill (5-axis CNC trimming machine). The Enterprise platform extends these capabilities to aligner brands and labs with white-label options, API integrations, and bulk manufacturing services. The system supports a reported 7M+ aligners made and $300M+ savings for customers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ArchMill: A 5-axis desktop aligner trimming machine with fully automated trimpath workflow.
- ShapeForm
- Form Aligners
Products and services
- ArchForm Treatment Planning Software Browser-based orthodontic treatment planning software enabling orthodontists to design clear aligner treatments, indirect bonding workflows, and manage patient cases. Features automated tooth segmentation, attachment placement, staging control, and export capabilities for 3D printing or lab manufacturing.
- Form Aligners (Factory-Made Aligners) Factory-made clear aligners produced in ArchForm's robotic factory in California. Aligners are manufactured using thermoforming with Zendura FLX trilayer plastic, 3D printed models, and robotic trimming, then shipped directly to orthodontic practices. Features scalloped trimlines, high-resolution printing, and custom branding options.
- In-Office Aligner Production In-office workflow enabling orthodontists to 3D print models and thermoform aligners directly in their practice. Combines ArchForm software with standard 3D printers to produce aligners on-demand, reducing lab bills by 84% and enabling same-day treatment starts in as little as 30 minutes.
- Direct Print Aligners Direct 3D printing of aligners using ShapeForm/MemoryForm Technology, a proprietary shape-memory photopolymer material. Includes a complete workflow with specialized hardware (high-speed 3D printer, nitrogen UV cure unit, centrifuge) for printing aligners directly without thermoforming, producing approximately 125-135 aligners per liter of DPA resin.
- Indirect Bonding (IDB) Digital indirect bonding workflow for bracket placement. Allows orthodontists to place brackets digitally, generate transfer trays, and print in-office. Features automatic initial placement, bracket library selection, occlusal clearance checks, and the ability to start with braces and finish with aligners in the same software.
- ArchMill 5-Axis Desktop Aligner Trimming Machine 5-axis desktop aligner trimming machine with fully automated trimpath workflow. Uses an AI-powered vision system to detect models and read codes, downloads trim paths from ArchForm cloud, and cuts aligners in approximately 45 seconds with smooth edges requiring no polishing.
- ArchForm Enterprise Platform Enterprise suite for aligner brands and labs offering a white-label 3D web editor, treatment planning software, API and bulk exporting capabilities, automated manufacturing pipeline with built-in laser marking and 5-axis CNC trimline exports, and white-label aligner manufacturing support for scaling clear aligner production.
Quantifiable outcome
- 50%+ reduction in aligner costs compared to external labs
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use ArchForm
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
ArchForm technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
AI capability4 records
Feature8 records
ArchForm partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Graphy InccoreStrategic partnership for North American market expansion announced at AAO 2026. Graphy integrates its shape memory aligner technology with ArchForm's treatment planning software, enabling orthodontic practices to access Graphy's SMA aligner materials through ArchForm's platform. Partnership positions ArchForm as an integrated option within Graphy's North American ecosystem.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ArchForm competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Align Technology: Maker of Invisalign clear aligners and iTero intraoral scanners; the dominant incumbent in the clear aligner category with end-to-end software, scanner, and aligner manufacturing. Comparable to ArchForm on every layer ArchForm serves (treatment planning, aligner production, in-office workflows), but at vastly greater scale and with a consumer brand.
- Dentsply Sirona (SureSmile): SureSmile by Dentsply Sirona offers clear aligners plus orthodontic treatment planning software, competing with ArchForm across both the design software and aligner manufacturing layers. Backed by one of the largest dental equipment manufacturers globally, giving it incumbent distribution and clinical data advantages.
- Straumann Group (ClearCorrect): ClearCorrect is Straumann's clear aligner brand sold through dental and orthodontic channels, with associated treatment planning software. Comparable to ArchForm on aligner manufacturing and software, with the backing of a global dental implant and equipment conglomerate.
Direct peers
- 3Shape: Provider of 3Shape Trios intraoral scanners and orthodontic CAD/CAM software (3Shape Ortho System), widely used by orthodontists and aligner brands for treatment planning and appliance design. Closest direct peer to ArchForm on the software/scanner side, competing for the same orthodontic practice budget.
- uLab Systems: Treatment planning software for in-office aligner production with optional in-office 3D printing workflow; directly competes with ArchForm's in-office and software modules for the same orthodontic practice customers seeking to bring aligner design and production in-house.
- Iteratec (or similar dental 3D printing lab software) - bracket only: Smaller orthodontic CAD software vendors serving in-office aligner and IDB workflows, competing for the same orthodontic practice budget as ArchForm's design software and indirect bonding modules. Included to represent the long tail of niche CAD software competitors in digital orthodontics.
Emerging players
- LightForce Orthodontics: Provider of fully custom 3D-printed braces and indirect bonding trays for orthodontic practices. Adjacent competitor to ArchForm on the digital orthodontic manufacturing side, especially for practices debating brackets vs aligners; targets the same digital orthodontist buyer.
- Graphy Inc. Maker of shape-memory dental resin for direct 3D-printed aligners and a recently announced strategic partner of ArchForm for the North American market. Material-level peer/complement to ArchForm's direct print aligner workflow; their partnership status means they are both collaborator and adjacent competitor on shape-memory aligner materials.
- OrthoFX: Direct-to-consumer and professional clear aligner brand using polymer technology and offering practice-facing software and aligner services. Comparable to ArchForm's white-label/enterprise motion and Form Aligners product, especially for practices or DSOs seeking branded aligner offerings.
Others
- DentalMonitoring: AI-powered remote orthodontic monitoring platform used by orthodontists and aligner brands (including in the Graphy announcement alongside ArchForm). Not a direct treatment planning peer, but a complementary workflow layer often deployed alongside ArchForm in modern digital orthodontic practices.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses3 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ArchForm social profiles
Digital presenceArchForm compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
ArchForm financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ArchForm leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ArchForm funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors2 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
ArchForm M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about ArchForm
What does ArchForm do?
ArchForm provides cloud-based orthodontic treatment planning software that enables orthodontists to design clear aligner treatments and indirect bonding workflows, paired with multiple manufacturing pathways: in-office thermoforming, direct 3D printing of aligners using proprietary ShapeForm shape-memory polymer, and factory-made aligners produced at its robotic California facility. The platform also includes the ArchMill 5-axis CNC trimming machine, an enterprise white-label platform with API and bulk export, and validated direct-print hardware bundles for in-office production.
Is ArchForm a public or private company?
ArchForm is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was ArchForm founded?
ArchForm was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ArchForm based?
ArchForm is headquartered in Sunnyvale, United States, in the North America region.
How does ArchForm make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Software Subscription is the primary driver. The others are direct Print Materials and Equipment, factory-Made Aligners, in-Office Manufacturing Support and enterprise White-Label Solutions.
Who are ArchForm's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Align Technology, Dentsply Sirona (SureSmile) and Straumann Group (ClearCorrect). Direct peers are 3Shape, uLab Systems and Iteratec (or similar dental 3D printing lab software) - bracket only. Emerging players are LightForce Orthodontics, Graphy Inc. and OrthoFX. DentalMonitoring is listed as an others.
Does ArchForm have an API?
Yes. ArchForm offers an API for enterprise clients enabling integration with portals, databases, EMS (Enterprise Management Systems), and other business systems. The API supports bulk export capabilities, allowing automated command line execution for exporting hundreds of cases at a time. It is available to enterprise customers as part of their streamlined software workflows offering.
What industry is ArchForm in?
ArchForm's product category is Orthodontic Treatment Planning Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLABABAD, Clear Aligner Orthodontics, with a secondary code of HLABAJAD, Orthodontic Appliances & Aligners Fabrication. Its NAICS code is 339116 and its SIC code is 3843.