Planmeca
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1969
- HeadquartersHelsinki, Finland
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Planmeca firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Planmeca
- Legal name
- Planmeca Oy
- Website
- https://planmeca.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1969
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Planmeca industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Dental Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Dental Laboratories (339116), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)
- SIC
- Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Medical & Dental Prototyping (Models, Guides, Pre-Op Planning) (IMAAAFAI), Implant Planning & Surgical Guide Imaging Centers (HLABAIAH), Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA), Model/Die Work, Scanning & Case Digitization Services (HLABAJAJ), Orthodontic Imaging & Treatment Planning Centers (HLABAIAI)
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Where Planmeca is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Helsinki
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Planmeca business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Dental Equipment Hardware: Sales of dental treatment units, CBCT machines, panoramic systems, intraoral imaging equipment, and dental lights. Products include the Pro50, Pro40, Compact i series dental units; Viso and ProMax 3D CBCT systems; and comprehensive imaging accessories.
- Dental CAD/CAM Systems: Complete CAD/CAM workflow including intraoral scanners (Emerald S, Onyx), desktop scanners (Onyx Lab), milling machines (PlanMill 30 S, 35, 60 S), 3D printers (Creo X), and associated materials.
- Software Licensing and Subscriptions: Planmeca Romexis software platform with modular licensing for 2D imaging, 3D imaging, CAD/CAM, implantology, and practice management. Includes subscription tiers for analytics and reporting (Planmeca Insights), cloud hosting services, and DICOM/PACS functionality.
- Cloud and Support Services: Romexis Cloud image transfer service, Image Cloud hosting, mobile applications (mRomexis), VR applications, and clinic monitoring services. Support services include maintenance contracts and online training.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing through authorized distributors |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Planmeca product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Planmeca designs, manufactures and sells integrated digital dentistry systems including CBCT and panoramic imaging units, intraoral scanners, CAD/CAM milling machines and 3D printers, dental treatment units and cabinetry, and the central Planmeca Romexis software platform with AI-powered imaging, implantology, CAD/CAM, cephalometric, CMF surgery and practice management modules. Sales are conducted almost exclusively through a global authorized distributor network supported by regional offices and service partners such as Henry Schein in the US.
Product overview
Planmeca offers a comprehensive dental technology ecosystem organized around its Planmeca Romexis software platform as the central hub. The portfolio spans five interconnected product lines: (1) Dental imaging equipment including CBCT machines (Planmeca Viso G3/G5/G7, ProMax 3D Classic/Plus/Mid), panoramic systems (ProMax 2D, ProOne), intraoral sensors, and cephalometric units; (2) Dental units and cabinetry including treatment units (Pro50/Pro40, Compact i5/i Classic/i3), dental lights (Solanna/Solanna Vision), and cabinetry solutions (Steri-Center SCX5, Evolution Series); (3) CAD/CAM solutions including intraoral scanners (Onyx, Emerald S, Imprex), model scanners (Onyx Lab), PlanCAD Premium software, milling machines (PlanMill 30 S/35/60 S), and the newly launched Planmeca Creo X 3D printer, unified under the Planmeca PULSE platform; (4) Software modules for Romexis including 2D/3D imaging, implantology, cephalometric analysis, CMF surgery planning, CAD/CAM design, orthodontic simulation, smile design, and dental PACS; (5) AI-powered tools integrated throughout Romexis for automatic CBCT segmentation, mandibular canal detection, tooth numbering, and AI-based orthodontic simulations. Supporting services include Romexis Cloud for image transfer, Image Cloud for cloud hosting, VR module, mobile app, and analytics (Planmeca Insights). The KaVo Dental acquisition (completed December 2021) expanded the portfolio to include KaVo-branded treatment units and instruments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Planmeca Romexis: Dental imaging software platform featuring 2D and 3D imaging, AI-powered tools, CAD/CAM integration, and practice management capabilities
- Planmeca Viso
- Planmeca ProMax
- Planmeca CALM
- Planmeca Ultra Low Dose
- Planmeca Insights
- Planmeca mRomexis
- Planmeca Emerald
- Planmeca Onyx
- Planmeca Creo
- Planmeca PlanMill
- Planmeca PlanCAD
- Planmeca Solanna
- Planmeca Compact
- Planmeca Pro50
- Planmed
- Plandemo
Products and services
- Planmeca Romexis Software Platform Central dental imaging and practice management software platform for Planmeca's digital workflow, supporting 2D and 3D imaging, CAD/CAM scanning, treatment planning, AI-powered analysis (segmentation, cephalometry, ortho simulation, Pearl Second Opinion), implantology, CMF surgery planning, PACS and integration modules; sold to dental practices, DSOs, hospitals and dental schools.
- Planmeca Viso G3 CBCT Mid-range cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging unit with AI-powered noise reduction for endodontic applications; designed for general dental imaging in private practices and group clinics.
- Planmeca Viso G5 CBCT Advanced CBCT imaging unit with larger field of view options and enhanced imaging capabilities for comprehensive diagnostic imaging in dental practices.
- Planmeca Viso G7 CBCT Premium CBCT imaging unit with extended field of view for complex diagnostic cases including full skull imaging; targets advanced specialty practices and hospital departments.
- Planmeca ProMax 3D Classic Entry-level 3D CBCT unit providing essential cone beam imaging capabilities for dental practices transitioning to digital dentistry.
- Planmeca ProMax 3D Plus Mid-range 3D CBCT unit with versatile field of view options and advanced imaging features for comprehensive dental diagnostics.
- Planmeca ProMax 3D Mid 3D CBCT unit with medium field of view optimized for implantology and general dental imaging with enhanced resolution.
- Planmeca ProMax 2D Panoramic Digital panoramic imaging system with versatile imaging programs for general dental radiography in dental practices.
- Planmeca ProOne Panoramic Compact panoramic imaging unit offering essential 2D imaging capabilities for space-constrained dental practices.
- Planmeca Onyx Intraoral Scanner High-performance intraoral scanner for capturing digital impressions with fast scanning speed and AI-powered features for dental clinics.
- Planmeca Emerald S Intraoral Scanner Advanced intraoral scanner with real-time scanning, lightweight design and integrated shade analysis for comprehensive digital impressions.
- Planmeca Onyx Lab Model Scanner Desktop model scanner for dental laboratories to digitize gypsum models and impressions for CAD/CAM workflows.
- Planmeca PlanCAD Premium Advanced CAD software for dental laboratories and advanced users enabling sophisticated dental restoration design, with export/import to Romexis CAD/CAM module.
- Planmeca PlanMill 30 S Compact dental milling machine for wet milling of crowns, inlays and onlays in chairside and lab workflows.
- Planmeca PlanMill 35 Mid-size dental milling machine with enhanced precision and capacity for larger restoration workflows.
- Planmeca PlanMill 60 S Large-format dental milling machine for wet milling of full-contour restorations and abutments in high-volume clinic or lab environments.
- Planmeca Creo X 3D Printer High-precision dental 3D printer with next-generation COB LED light source and optimized thermal management for reliable manufacturing of dental restorations and appliances; launched November 2025.
- Planmeca Pro50 Dental Treatment Unit Premium dental treatment unit with advanced ergonomics and award-winning design for superior patient comfort in dental practices.
- Planmeca Pro50 S Dental Treatment Unit Compact dental treatment unit variant with flexible configuration options for different clinical workflows.
- Planmeca Pro50 Chair Dental chair version of the Pro50 platform providing ergonomic patient positioning with premium comfort features.
- Planmeca Pro40 Dental Treatment Unit Entry-level dental treatment unit offering reliable performance and ergonomic design at an accessible price point for general dentistry.
- Planmeca Compact i5 Dental Treatment Unit Compact dental treatment unit designed for smaller practices with space-efficient configuration and reliable functionality.
- Planmeca Compact i Classic Dental Treatment Unit Classic compact dental unit providing essential treatment features with proven reliability for everyday dental care.
- Planmeca Compact i3 Dental Treatment Unit Compact dental unit variant with essential features for efficient dental procedures in space-conscious practice environments.
- Planmeca Solanna Vision Dental Light Advanced dental operating light with integrated camera and vision technology for enhanced procedural visualization in dental clinics.
- Planmeca Solanna Dental Light High-quality dental operating light providing consistent, shadow-free illumination for dental procedures.
- Planmeca Insights Analytics & IoT Analytics and reporting solution providing real-time monitoring, usage logs and operational insights for Planmeca devices, enabling predictive maintenance across multi-site dental operations.
- Planmeca PULSE CAD/CAM Platform Comprehensive CAD/CAM platform for digital dentistry integrating intraoral and desktop scanners, software, milling units and 3D printers into a unified workflow; announced for showcase on the European Roadshow in 2026.
- Steri-Center SCX5 Sterilization Center Sterilization center with integrated cabinetry for dental practices providing organized instrument processing workflow.
- Evolution Series Dental Cabinetry Modular dental cabinetry system including Center Island, Rear Console and Side Console configurations for flexible practice design.
- Romexis Image Cloud Hosting Secure cloud hosting service for Romexis server, database and images enabling remote access to patient data from any location for dental clinics.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduced imaging retakes through Planmeca CALM movement correction
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Planmeca
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Planmeca technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration15 records
AI capability14 records
Feature8 records
Planmeca partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, established, integration and internal.
- The Aspen GroupcorePartnership to deploy advanced digital imaging technology across Aspen Dental's network of more than 1,100 clinic locations in the United States. Covers Planmeca Viso and Planmeca ProMax 3D imaging units, intraoral imaging systems, Planmeca Romexis software platform, and Planmeca Insights IoT solution for real-time equipment monitoring and predictive maintenance.
- Henry ScheincoreHenry Schein manages delivery, installation, and ongoing support services for Planmeca equipment deployments, particularly for large-scale DSO partnerships like The Aspen Group.
- ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersestablishedExisting partnership for advanced digital imaging technology at ClearChoice Dental Implant Center network locations, preceding the Aspen Group partnership.
- Necmettin Erbakan UniversityestablishedLong-standing partnership since 2014 spanning 11 years of equipment installations. University operates one of Turkey's busiest dental education clinics with over 200 Planmeca dental units and various imaging solutions. Local service partner Unaldi Medical provides support.
- Marquette University School of DentistryestablishedMarquette University School of Dentistry's Honors Program in Digital Dentistry supported by Planmeca through educational grants, equipment, software, and materials donations. Program has fabricated over 4,500 dental units and generated cost savings exceeding $500,000.
- La Trobe UniversityestablishedLa Trobe University in Bendigo, Australia upgraded its dental educational facilities with new Planmeca simulation units and advanced equipment to enhance student training and adapt to digital innovations.
- Plandent FinlandestablishedPlandent Finland collaborated on the design and equipment of Dent Å clinic in Turku, Finland, providing comprehensive dental equipment solutions.
- KaVo DentalcorePlanmeca Verwaltungs GmbH completed the acquisition of the KaVo Dental Treatment Unit and Instrument Business in 2021, bringing KaVo products under the Planmeca Group umbrella alongside Planmeca's existing portfolio.
- Pearl (Second Opinion AI)integrationIntegration of Pearl's Second Opinion radiologic detection aid service within Planmeca Romexis software for AI-powered analysis of dental pathologies including caries, calculus, bone loss, periapical radiolucency, and widened periodontal ligament.
- Planmeca Group CompaniesinternalPlanmeca Group includes companies manufacturing dental care equipment, imaging devices and software, mammography systems, as well as companies providing dental supplies, services, and education.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Planmeca competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Carestream Dental: Carestream Dental is a direct competitor in dental imaging (CBCT, panoramic, intraoral) and practice management software (CS Imaging, CS Practiceworks), overlapping significantly with Planmeca's Viso/ProMax CBCT line and the Romexis platform.
- 3Shape: 3Shape is a direct CAD/CAM and intraoral scanning competitor to Planmeca, with its TRIOS intraoral scanner and Dental System CAD software competing against Planmeca Emerald/Onyx and PlanCAD Premium. Both companies are listed as Romexis integration partners, evidencing their overlapping position in the digital dentistry stack.
- Vatech: Vatech is a Korean dental imaging specialist competing in CBCT and panoramic systems, directly comparable to Planmeca's ProMax 3D and Viso CBCT product lines. Both companies target mid-market dental practices with feature-competitive imaging hardware.
Others
- Patterson Companies: Patterson is a major North American dental and animal health distributor that resells dental equipment and supplies. It is an alternative channel partner to Henry Schein and a key competitor in Planmeca's route-to-market decisions for DSO and private practice sales.
- Henry Schein: Henry Schein is the largest dental distributor in North America and Planmeca's distribution partner for the Aspen Group enterprise deployment. It is a channel/economic stakeholder in Planmeca's US growth rather than a direct product competitor, but also distributes competing brands.
Broad incumbents
- Ivoclar Vivadent: Ivoclar is a global dental materials and CAD/CAM equipment manufacturer (PrograMill mills, IPS materials) overlapping with Planmeca's PlanMill milling and Creo 3D printing portfolio. Both compete in the dental laboratory and clinic CAD/CAM workflow.
- Straumann Group: Straumann is a global dental implant and digital dentistry leader, owning Dental Wings (CAD/CAM) and Medit (scanners) partnerships, plus extensive implant library relationships. Comparable to Planmeca in the implantology planning and CAD/CAM space where Romexis 3D Implantology competes.
- Envista Holdings: Envista owns Nobel Biocare, Ormco, and KaVo Kerr (the residual KaVo business not sold to Planmeca). It is a broad dental products incumbent with overlapping imaging, instruments, implants, and orthodontic offerings — directly comparable in scale and portfolio breadth to Planmeca.
- Align Technology: Align Technology (iTero scanners, Invisalign) competes with Planmeca in intraoral scanning and digital orthodontics workflows. Its iTero scanner and ClinCheck software directly overlap with Planmeca's Emerald S scanner and Romexis Ortho Simulator, particularly for clear-aligner treatment planning.
- Dentsply Sirona: Dentsply Sirona is the largest global manufacturer of dental equipment, imaging systems, and CAD/CAM solutions. It directly overlaps Planmeca across dental chairs, CBCT imaging, intraoral scanners, and software (inLab, DS Core), competing head-to-head with the Romexis platform and ProMax/Viso lines.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Planmeca social profiles
Digital presencePlanmeca compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Planmeca financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Planmeca leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Planmeca subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Planmeca funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Planmeca M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Planmeca
What does Planmeca do?
Planmeca designs, manufactures and sells integrated digital dentistry systems including CBCT and panoramic imaging units, intraoral scanners, CAD/CAM milling machines and 3D printers, dental treatment units and cabinetry, and the central Planmeca Romexis software platform with AI-powered imaging, implantology, CAD/CAM, cephalometric, CMF surgery and practice management modules. Sales are conducted almost exclusively through a global authorized distributor network supported by regional offices and service partners such as Henry Schein in the US.
Is Planmeca a public or private company?
Planmeca is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Planmeca founded?
Planmeca was founded in 1969. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Planmeca based?
Planmeca is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Planmeca make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Dental Equipment Hardware is the primary driver. The others are dental CAD/CAM Systems, software Licensing and Subscriptions and cloud and Support Services.
Who are Planmeca's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Carestream Dental, 3Shape and Vatech. Others are Patterson Companies and Henry Schein. Broad incumbents are Ivoclar Vivadent, Straumann Group, Envista Holdings, Align Technology and Dentsply Sirona.
Does Planmeca have an API?
No public API is recorded for Planmeca.
What industry is Planmeca in?
Planmeca's product category is Dental Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLABAJAE, CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers, with a secondary code of IMAAAFAI, Medical & Dental Prototyping (Models, Guides, Pre-Op Planning). Its NAICS code is 339114 and its SIC code is 3843.