DGSHAPE
DGSHAPE is a Japanese manufacturer of dental CAD/CAM milling machines, selling the DWX series and the DGSHAPE CLOUD IoT platform to dental laboratories and clinics across 200+ countries via authorized dealers and regional subsidiaries, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Roland DG Corporation.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersHamamatsu, Japan
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What DGSHAPE does
DGSHAPE Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of dental milling machines and related digital dentistry solutions, headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Roland DG Corporation since its 2017 spin-off from Roland DG's dental business. The company designs, produces, and markets the DWX series of CNC dental milling machines — covering both dry and wet milling across entry-level, mid-range, and 24/7 production models — alongside the DGSHAPE CLOUD IoT platform for remote device monitoring, the DGSHAPE Denture Kit for digital denture production, and DGSHAPE Care support services. Its core technology is an open CAD/CAM architecture compatible with multiple material brands, implant systems, and third-party CAD software, sold primarily to dental laboratories and increasingly to dental clinics worldwide.
DGSHAPE monetises primarily through one-time hardware sales of DWX milling machines via a global network of authorized dealers and regional sales subsidiaries in Japan, India, and EMEA, supplemented by recurring DGSHAPE CLOUD subscriptions (processed through FastSpring in USD), CAM software licences bundled with selected machines, and DGSHAPE Care support and maintenance services. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, reflecting an enterprise B2B sales motion. As of July 2025 the company has shipped over 25,000 DWX units cumulatively across 200+ countries and regions, supported by an employee base of 101-250 and a 40+ year precision manufacturing heritage inherited from the Roland DG Group.
DGSHAPE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DGSHAPE
- Legal name
- DGSHAPE Corporation
- Website
- https://dgshape.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- DGSHAPE is a Japanese manufacturer of dental CAD/CAM milling machines, selling the DWX series and the DGSHAPE CLOUD IoT platform to dental laboratories and clinics across 200+ countries via authorized dealers and regional subsidiaries, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Roland DG Corporation.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DGSHAPE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Dental Milling Machines
- NAICS
- Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)
- SIC
- Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Orthodontic Appliances & Aligners Fabrication (HLABAJAD), Model/Die Work, Scanning & Case Digitization Services (HLABAJAJ), Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG)
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Where DGSHAPE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hamamatsu
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
DGSHAPE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Dental Milling Machine Sales: Sale of DWX series dental milling machines to dental laboratories and clinics. Product line ranges from entry-level (DWX-52Di Plus) to high-end 24/7 production solutions (DWX-53DC).
- DGSHAPE CLOUD Subscription Services: Paid subscription services for cloud-based device monitoring, remote control, and support features. Purchased through FastSpring payment processor. Free tier available with basic account creation.
- Software and CAM Solutions: CAM software bundled with machines (DWX-43W includes CAM software). Software solutions for dental CAD/CAM workflows.
- Support and Maintenance Services: DGSHAPE Care customer support services including technical support, downloadable resources, video tutorials, and maintenance assistance for DWX machines.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Others | DGSHAPE CLOUD Free Tier |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | DGSHAPE CLOUD Paid Subscription Services |
| One time/ perpetual license | Others | Dental Milling Machine Purchase |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
DGSHAPE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DGSHAPE develops, manufactures and markets the DWX series of dental milling machines for dental laboratories and clinics, supporting dry and wet milling of zirconia, PMMA, composite resin, CoCr sinter metal, PEEK, wax and other dental materials. Its offering spans entry-level to 24/7 production hardware, the DGSHAPE CLOUD platform for remote device monitoring and management, bundled CAM software for select machines, and the DGSHAPE Denture Kit digital denture workflow, complemented by DGSHAPE Care customer support services.
Product overview
DGSHAPE offers a comprehensive portfolio of dental milling machines under the DWX series, featuring open CAD/CAM systems for dental laboratories and clinics. The product lineup includes both dry and wet milling machines (DWX-53D, DWX-43W, DWX-53DC, DWX-52D Plus, DWX-52DCi Plus, DWX-52Di Plus, DWX-4, DWX-42W Plus) positioned across different market segments from entry-level to high-end solutions. Supporting the hardware is DGSHAPE CLOUD, an advanced cloud service enabling remote control and monitoring of milling devices. The ecosystem is complemented by the Digital Denture Solution using the DGSHAPE Denture Kit for digital denture production, and DGSHAPE Care providing comprehensive customer support including software guidance, documentation, and technical assistance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DGSHAPE CLOUD: Advanced cloud service providing Insights for remotely controlling CAD/CAM milling devices and supporting business operations.
- DGSHAPE Care
- DGSHAPE Denture Kit
- DGSHAPE Crew
Products and services
- DWX-53D Dental Milling Machine Dry dental milling machine positioned as the High-End Solution for businesses demanding high efficiency and quality; millable materials include Zirconia, Wax, PMMA, Composite resin, PEEK, PEKK, Gypsum, Glass fiber reinforced resin, CoCr sinter metal, and Polycarbonate.
- DWX-43W Wet Dental Milling Machine Wet dental milling machine and the first DWX milling machine to include CAM software, designed for wet milling of glass ceramics, composite resins, hybrid ceramics, PMMA, Sintered Zirconia, and Titanium.
- DWX-53DC Dental Milling Machine Advanced dry dental milling machine positioned as the No-Stop 24/7 Solution for businesses demanding the highest level of performance and quality; millable materials include Zirconia, Wax, PMMA, Composite resin, PEEK, PEKK, Gypsum, Glass fiber reinforced resin, CoCr sinter metal, and Polycarbonate.
- DWX-52D Plus Dental Milling Machine Bestselling dry dental milling machine for businesses needing advanced features and reliability; millable materials include Zirconia, Wax, PMMA, Composite resin, PEEK, PEKK, Gypsum, Glass fiber reinforced resin, CoCr sinter metal, and Polycarbonate.
- DWX-52DCi Plus Dental Milling Machine Dry dental milling machine positioned as the No-Stop 24/7 Affordable Solution for businesses seeking cost-effective, high-production milling; millable materials include Zirconia, Wax, PMMA, Composite resin, PEEK, PEKK, Gypsum, Glass fiber reinforced resin, CoCr sinter metal, and Polycarbonate.
- DWX-52Di Plus Dental Milling Machine Dry dental milling machine positioned as the Entry-Level Solution for businesses seeking cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality; millable materials include Zirconia, Wax, PMMA, Composite resin, PEEK, PEKK, Gypsum, Glass fiber reinforced resin, CoCr sinter metal, and Polycarbonate.
- DWX-4 Dental Milling Machine Dry dental milling machine positioned as the High-Level Solution for dental laboratories and clinics, with an open CAD/CAM system for working with different brands, implants, and materials.
- DWX-42W Plus Wet Dental Milling Machine Wet dental milling machine positioned as the Best Wet Solution for businesses that demand speed-up production for all dental applications.
- DWX-52Di-Jp Dental Milling Machine Japan-market entry-level dental milling machine based on the DWX-52Di Plus, designed for cost-effective solutions for dental technicians in Japan.
- DGSHAPE CLOUD Advanced cloud service that provides remote control of CAD/CAM milling devices through a DGSHAPE Account, with an Insights tool for remotely controlling DWX machines and supporting business operations; available with a free tier and paid subscription services billed in USD through FastSpring.
- DGSHAPE Digital Denture Solution (DGSHAPE Denture Kit) Complete digital workflow solution and kit for producing customized dentures using the DGSHAPE Denture Kit, enabling dental laboratories to produce customized dentures while reducing costs and processing time.
- DGSHAPE Care Customer Support Service Customer support service for DWX machines and DGSHAPE CLOUD, providing technical support, software guidance, documentation, video tutorials, and access to a download center.
Quantifiable outcome
- 25,000+ DWX customers globally
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use DGSHAPE
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
DGSHAPE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
DGSHAPE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- FastSpringminorFastSpring serves as the payment processor for DGSHAPE CLOUD Paid Subscription Services. Customers purchase subscriptions through FastSpring which handles payment processing, taxes, and refund policies according to FastSpring Terms & Conditions.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
DGSHAPE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- B&D Dental Technologies: US-based dental milling machine and digital lab solutions provider competing with DGSHAPE primarily in the North American dental laboratory segment.
Broad incumbents
- Planmeca: Finnish dental equipment manufacturer offering CAD/CAM milling systems alongside chairs, imaging, and software, competing with DGSHAPE in the integrated clinic and lab workflow market.
- Dentsply Sirona: Global dental equipment leader whose CEREC and inLab systems bundle scanners, CAD software, and milling machines, competing directly with DGSHAPE in dental CAD/CAM milling while serving a much broader dental portfolio.
- 3Shape: Leading dental CAD/CAM software and scanner vendor whose TRIOS scanners feed milling workflows; while not a direct milling OEM, 3Shape's ecosystem competes for the same dental lab and clinic software seat that DGSHAPE machines serve.
Direct peers
- Ivoclar: Manufactures PrograMill dental milling machines and digital prosthetics workflow tools, directly competing with DGSHAPE in the CAD/CAM milling market and increasingly bundling materials and software.
- vhf camfacture: German manufacturer of dental and industrial milling machines with a strong focus on chairside and lab CAM milling, directly competing with the DWX series in mid-market and clinic segments.
- Amann Girrbach: Provides CAD/CAM systems, scanners, and milling machines (Ceramill) for dental laboratories and clinics, directly overlapping with DGSHAPE's dental lab workflow offering.
- Zirkonzahn: Specializes in zirconia and multi-material dental milling machines and CAD/CAM software, directly competing with DGSHAPE in premium lab and clinic prosthetic production.
- Imes-Icore: German dental and industrial CNC milling machine manufacturer with CORiTEC line that competes with DWX in the dental lab and clinic milling segment.
Others
- Roland DG: Parent company of DGSHAPE and original developer of the DWX dental milling technology; comparable as a corporate parent and supplier of underlying CNC platform capabilities.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
DGSHAPE social profiles
Digital presenceDGSHAPE financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
DGSHAPE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
DGSHAPE subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
DGSHAPE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
DGSHAPE 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 DGSHAPE
What does DGSHAPE do?
DGSHAPE develops, manufactures and markets the DWX series of dental milling machines for dental laboratories and clinics, supporting dry and wet milling of zirconia, PMMA, composite resin, CoCr sinter metal, PEEK, wax and other dental materials. Its offering spans entry-level to 24/7 production hardware, the DGSHAPE CLOUD platform for remote device monitoring and management, bundled CAM software for select machines, and the DGSHAPE Denture Kit digital denture workflow, complemented by DGSHAPE Care customer support services.
Is DGSHAPE a public or private company?
DGSHAPE is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was DGSHAPE founded?
DGSHAPE was founded in 2017. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is DGSHAPE based?
DGSHAPE is headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does DGSHAPE make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Dental Milling Machine Sales are the primary driver. The others are DGSHAPE CLOUD Subscription Services, software and CAM Solutions and support and Maintenance Services.
Who are DGSHAPE's main competitors?
B&D Dental Technologies is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Planmeca, Dentsply Sirona and 3Shape. Direct peers are Ivoclar, vhf camfacture, Amann Girrbach, Zirkonzahn and Imes-Icore. Roland DG is listed as an others.
Does DGSHAPE have an API?
No public API is recorded for DGSHAPE.
What industry is DGSHAPE in?
DGSHAPE's product category is Dental Milling Machines. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLABAJAE, CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers, with a secondary code of HLABAJAD, Orthodontic Appliances & Aligners Fabrication. Its NAICS code is 339114 and its SIC code is 3843.