What vhf does

vhf camfacture AG is a privately held German manufacturer of CNC milling machines, milling tools, and CAM software, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Ammerbuch, Baden-Württemberg, with a production facility in Fürth, Bavaria. The company employs approximately 350 people globally and sells exclusively through German-made products, holding DIN ISO 9001 certification. vhf operates regional sales and service subsidiaries in the USA (vhf Inc., Hauppauge, NY) and China (vhf Trading Shanghai), with additional coverage in Canada and Japan via authorized resellers.

The product portfolio spans two main verticals. For the dental sector, vhf offers nine milling machines organized into three classes — EASE CLASS (E3, E4, E5) for chairside and entry-level use, PERFORMANCE CLASS (N4+, K5, K5+, Z4) for laboratory wet and dry processing, and HIGH END CLASS (S5, R5) for maximum flexibility — supported by the proprietary dentalcam CAM software with STL import and directmill workflow, and a catalog of carbide and diamond dental cutters. For industry and sign making, vhf sells four portal CNC milling machines (X, Premium, Active Pro, Active Pure) with vhfcam software and over 1,000 carbide and diamond cutting geometries. Notable technical differentiators include the patent-pending airtool system enabling compressed-air-free operation, directdisc blank fixation, directclean wet/dry switching, and purewater wet processing without abrasive additives.

vhf makes money primarily through one-time hardware sales of CNC milling machines to dental laboratories, dental practices, and industrial/sign making manufacturers, complemented by recurring consumable revenue from milling tools sold via the vhf online shop and authorized resellers. The dentalcam CAM software is bundled with machines rather than licensed separately. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales with dedicated phone and email channels, a global authorized reseller network for both dental and industry segments, an e-commerce shop for tools, and recent additions including a Shinoda Dental distribution agreement (December 2025) plus the myvhf cloud platform for installed-base engagement.

Name

vhf

Legal name

vhf camfacture AG

Website

https://vhf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

vhf camfacture AG is a German manufacturer of CNC milling machines, proprietary CAM software, and milling tools serving dental laboratories, dental practices, and industrial/sign making manufacturers worldwide, with global distribution through resellers and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental and Industrial CNC Milling Machines

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• CNC milling machines
• Dental milling equipment
• CAM software
• Milling cutters tools
• Sign making machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Hauppauge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. CNC Milling Machines: vhf manufactures and sells CNC milling machines across three product classes (EASE CLASS, PERFORMANCE CLASS, HIGH END CLASS) for dental and industrial applications. Machines are available for dry and wet processing of various materials.
2. Milling Tools and Cutters: Sale of carbide and diamond dental milling cutters, grinding tools, and CNC tools. Includes specialized tools for different materials (zirconia, CoCr, titanium, glass ceramics). Tools are Made in Germany on six-axis precision grinding centers.
3. CAM Software: dentalcam software is included free with each machine purchase. Additional licensing or updates may generate revenue.
4. Service and Support: Technical support, on-site service, maintenance, spare parts, and training services offered to customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

vhf camfacture AG manufactures CNC milling machines, precision milling tools, and CAM software for dental laboratories, dental practices, industrial manufacturers, and sign making companies. The company produces an integrated CAM system with machines in three product classes (EASE, PERFORMANCE, HIGH END) and supports them with proprietary software (dentalcam, vhfcam) and over 1,000 cutting tool geometries, all developed and manufactured in Germany.

Product overview

vhf camfacture AG is a German manufacturer offering an open, integrated CAM system comprising dental and industrial CNC milling machines, CAM software, and precision tooling. The dental portfolio includes nine milling machines organized in three product classes: EASE CLASS (E3, E4, E5) for compressed air-free, entry-level chairside fabrication; PERFORMANCE CLASS (N4+, K5, K5+, S5, Z4) for laboratory wet/dry processing; and HIGH END CLASS (R5) for maximum flexibility. All dental machines operate with dentalcam CAM software featuring STL import and directmill technology, and are supported by vhf's proprietary dental milling cutters and grinding tools. The industrial line covers four CNC portal milling machines (X, Premium, Active Pro, Active Pure) running vhfcam software, alongside carbide and diamond CNC tools. The company emphasizes complete in-house development and manufacturing in Germany, offering open systems compatible with any open CAD software and all common scanners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• dental**cam**: CAM software specifically developed for dental technology, featuring STL import for all common CAD programs and intuitive operation.
• my**vhf**
• vhf-Academy

Products and services

• S5 Dental Milling Machine High-endurance HIGH END CLASS dental milling machine for wet and dry processing of blocks and discs in the laboratory, with eight-fold material changer for around-the-clock milling and optional wet grinding unit.
• R5 Dental Milling Machine Flagship HIGH END CLASS dental milling and grinding machine offering maximum flexibility for practice and laboratory, processing almost any dental material in disc, block, and abutment formats with tenfold disc changer and on-the-fly wet/dry switching via directclean technology.
• Z4 Dental Milling Machine PERFORMANCE CLASS smart practice solution for wet processing of blocks and titanium abutments using purewater technology without abrasive additives, featuring integrated touchscreen and built-in compressor.
• N4+ Dental Milling Machine PERFORMANCE CLASS top performer in the laboratory for wet grinding and milling of blocks and titanium abutments with simultaneous clamping of up to three blocks up to 45 mm length.
• K5+ Dental Milling Machine PERFORMANCE CLASS powerful dry processing machine for blocks and discs, milling hardest materials including CoCr with ionizer against static charge and directdisc technology for fast blank fixation.
• K5 Dental Milling Machine PERFORMANCE CLASS classic dry milling machine for laboratories, ideal for zirconium processing with ability to fix discs up to 40 mm thickness for monolithic full dentures.
• E5 Dental Milling Machine

Quantifiable outcome

• Original vhf diamond zirconia tools save customers 60% on tool costs compared to alternatives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shinoda DentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 December 2025Shinoda Dental became an authorized distributor of VHF milling machines, expanding its digital dentistry product offerings worldwide. The partnership allows Shinoda Dental to supply VHF's high-performance CAD/CAM systems including various mills tailored for different dental applications, along with technical support, training, and after-sales service in international markets.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DATRON: German manufacturer of high-speed CNC milling machines for industrial applications, including dental and sign making. Directly comparable to vhf in the industrial CNC milling segment, with similar Made-in-Germany engineering positioning.
• Ivoclar: Swiss dental manufacturer offering the PrograMill line of CNC milling machines (PM3, PM5, PM7) and a full materials-plus-machining ecosystem. Directly competes with vhf in the dental laboratory and practice milling segment with similar tiered product classes.
• Roland DG (DGSHAPE): Japanese manufacturer whose DGSHAPE division produces the DWX series of dental milling machines widely used in dental laboratories. Direct peer to vhf in chairside and lab dental milling, with similar open-architecture machine offerings.
• Amann Girrbach: Austrian dental CAD/CAM manufacturer offering the Ceramill line of milling machines, scanners, and CAD software for dental labs and practices. Closely comparable to vhf in target customer (dental labs and clinics), product breadth, and premium European positioning.
• Zirkonzahn: Italian dental CAD/CAM manufacturer offering milling machines, CAD software, and zirconia materials for dental labs. Direct peer to vhf in the high-end dental laboratory milling segment, particularly for zirconia processing.
• imes-icore: German manufacturer of CNC milling machines for dental and industrial applications, including the CORiTEC line. Closely comparable to vhf in product architecture, Made-in-Germany positioning, and combined dental/industrial focus.

Broad incumbents

• Dentsply Sirona: Global dental equipment leader offering the CEREC integrated CAD/CAM system, which combines intraoral scanning, CAD software, and chairside milling machines. The most direct large-scale competitor to vhf's dental milling portfolio, but operates at significantly larger scale with bundled closed-ecosystem positioning.
• 3Shape: Danish dental technology leader focused on intraoral and lab scanners plus CAD design software (Dental System, TRIOS). Increasingly active in the milling workflow through partnerships and is a complementary/competitive force to vhf's open CAD/CAM strategy.

Emerging players

• EMKO CNC: Turkish/European manufacturer of dental and industrial CNC milling machines positioned at the value end of the market. Competes with vhf in the entry-level EASE CLASS segment on price, particularly in emerging markets.
• B&D Dental Technologies: US-based dental equipment manufacturer offering the Origin and Trinion lines of dental milling machines for same-day dentistry and labs. A more focused, US-centric competitor to vhf in the chairside and lab dental milling market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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