Planmeca

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

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)

Keywords

• Dental imaging equipment
• CAD/CAM dentistry
• Dental software solutions
• Dental treatment units
• Digital dentistry workflow

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core 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

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability14 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, established, integration and internal.

• The Aspen GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Partnership 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 ScheincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 October 2025Henry 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 CentersestablishedStrategic or Co-development PartnerExisting partnership for advanced digital imaging technology at ClearChoice Dental Implant Center network locations, preceding the Aspen Group partnership.
• Necmettin Erbakan UniversityestablishedStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-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 DentistryestablishedStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarquette 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 UniversityestablishedStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa 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 FinlandestablishedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlandent Finland collaborated on the design and equipment of Dent Å clinic in Turku, Finland, providing comprehensive dental equipment solutions.
• KaVo DentalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanmeca 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)integrationTechnology or 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 CompaniesinternalTechnology or IntegrationPlanmeca 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

Direct 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

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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