Arcad
Arcadlab LLC (Arcad) provides FDA 510(k)-cleared, end-to-end clear aligner and indirect-bonding solutions — combining SmileStudio treatment-planning software, in-lab fabrication, and an In-Office 3D-printing workflow — to orthodontic and dental SMB practices across the U.S., Australia, and Latin America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersWest Palm Beach, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Arcad does
Arcadlab LLC (doing business as Arcad / Arcad Digital Solutions) is a U.S.-based, privately held digital orthodontics company that provides end-to-end clear-aligner and indirect-bonding solutions to orthodontic and dental practices. Its core offering is Arcad SmileStudio, a computer-guided treatment-planning platform (built around Align Design 3D) that ingests patient scans, generates an initial setup, and lets clinicians review, modify, and approve digital aligner treatments; supplementary modules include Arcad VSi for setup revisions, ARCAD SmartSmile for patient-facing visualization, and Arcad Print Cart for generating print-ready files. The company operates two delivery arms: an in-lab fabrication service using FDA 510(k)-cleared processes and Zendura FLX material with white-label packaging, and an In-Office Solution that supplies software and 3D print files so practices can produce aligners on-site.
The business generates revenue across multiple streams: per-arch aligner fabrication (one-time or pay-as-you-go), software licensing/subscriptions and service-agreement payments for SmileStudio and Align Design 3D, professional-services revenue from Digital Indirect Bonding trays (3–10 business-day turnaround) and Digital Study Models. Go-to-market is hybrid: an assisted sales motion targeting orthodontic and dental SMBs via demo requests, inside sales (phone/email), and a structured onboarding plan, combined with self-serve download of SmileStudio and account registration via the Arcad customer portal. Distribution is global through direct software delivery, U.S. in-lab manufacturing and in-office sales, and a regional channel network of five Latin American partners (Odonto Image, Borgatta, Dentaline, Ortho-wireless, Advanced).
Arcad is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding; the firm is incorporated in Florida (West Palm Beach), operates with 11–50 employees per firmographics, and lists individual contact points for sales, customer support, technical support, and accounting. Reported operational metrics include 10–20% fewer aligner stages versus traditional approaches, a 5% refinement rate across 25,000 cases, up to 50% doctor cost savings versus full-service aligner systems, and 3–10 business-day turnaround on indirect-bonding trays.
Arcad firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Arcad
- Legal name
- Arcadlab LLC
- Website
- https://arcadlab.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Arcadlab LLC (Arcad) provides FDA 510(k)-cleared, end-to-end clear aligner and indirect-bonding solutions — combining SmileStudio treatment-planning software, in-lab fabrication, and an In-Office 3D-printing workflow — to orthodontic and dental SMB practices across the U.S., Australia, and Latin America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Arcad industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Digital Orthodontics
- NAICS
- Dental Laboratories (339116), Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)
- SIC
- Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843)
- 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)
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Where Arcad is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- West Palm Beach
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Arcad business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Software Licensing and Subscriptions: Arcad provides software solutions (SmileStudio, Align Design 3D) requiring account registration and software installation. Training is provided as part of onboarding. Pricing and payment terms are outlined in service agreements or subscriptions.
- Aligner Manufacturing Services: Arcad manufactures and delivers custom clear aligners to orthodontic practices. Practices can choose between in-office fabrication (exporting 3D print files) or ArcadLab handling printing and fabrication. Per-arch fee model mentioned for cost control.
- Digital Indirect Bonding Services: Digital indirect bonding trays and appliances are designed and manufactured, with turnaround times of 3-10 business days depending on the submission type.
- Digital Study Models: Provides highly accurate digital models superior to traditional stone models with electronic storage, retrieval, and 3D printing capabilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Per-arch aligner pricing |
| Subscription | Annual | Subscription/Service agreements |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Arcad product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Arcad provides digital orthodontic solutions for dental practices, centered on its SmileStudio (Align Design 3D) treatment-planning software. Practices can either use the software to design and 3D-print aligners in-office or have ArcadLab fabricate FDA 510(k)-cleared clear aligners using Zendura FLX material. The company also offers digital indirect bonding trays and digital study models as complementary services.
Product overview
Arcad offers a unified portfolio of clear aligner solutions for orthodontic practices, combining software and manufacturing capabilities. The core platform is Arcad SmileStudio (Align Design 3D) software for digital treatment planning, which powers two delivery models: the Arcad In-Office Solution enabling practices to produce aligners in-house, and Arcad Aligners (In-Lab Aligners) where ArcadLab manufactures and ships aligners directly. Additional modules include Arcad Digital Indirect Bonding for bracket placement, Arcad Digital Study Models for diagnostics, ARCAD SmartSmile for patient-facing treatment visualization, Arcad Print Cart for 3D printing workflows, and Arcad VSi for doctor review of treatment setups. All aligner products use Zendura FLX material and are backed by FDA 510(k) clearance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Arcad SmileStudio: Computer-guided treatment planning system for clear aligners and fixed indirect bonding
- Align Design 3D
- Arcad SmartSmile
- Arcad VSi
- Arcad Print Cart
- Arcad In-Office Solution
- Arcad Aligner System
Products and services
- Arcad SmileStudio (Align Design 3D) Computer-guided treatment planning software enabling orthodontists to design, review, modify, and approve digital aligner setups with full control over treatment outcomes, including initial plan creation from patient scans.
- Arcad Aligners (In-Lab Aligners) FDA 510(k)-cleared custom clear aligners manufactured by ArcadLab using Zendura FLX material, shipped directly to orthodontic practices as an end-to-end production solution.
- Arcad In-Office Solution In-office clear aligner production system enabling dental professionals to design, 3D print, and fabricate aligners within their practice using Arcad SmileStudio software and print-ready 3D files.
- Arcad Digital Indirect Bonding (IDB) Computer-guided indirect bonding system integrating digital impressions to show prescribed end-of-treatment tooth positions before treatment begins, with 3-10 business day turnaround.
- Arcad Digital Study Models Highly accurate digital diagnostic models stored electronically in a cloud-based system, replacing traditional stone models and enabling 3D printing and digital caliper measurements.
- ARCAD SmartSmile Web-based viewer enabling orthodontists and aligner companies to deliver treatment plan designs directly to patients' mobile devices for virtual consultations.
- Arcad Print Cart Solution 3D printing integration solution within Arcad SmileStudio that generates print-ready files compatible with commercially available auto-trimming equipment for in-office aligner production.
- Arcad VSi (Virtual Setup Interface) 3D viewer interface allowing doctors to modify end-of-treatment results by moving teeth and adjusting bracket positions for indirect bonding tray fabrication, with revision turnaround within 1 business day.
Quantifiable outcome
- 10-20% lower number of aligner stages on most cases
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Arcad
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Arcad technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Arcad partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered regional.
- Odonto ImageregionalLatin American regional partner for Arcad digital solutions, extending Arcad's reach in the Latin American orthodontics market.
- BorgattaregionalLatin American regional partner for Arcad digital solutions, distributing and supporting Arcad products in their market.
- DentalineregionalLatin American regional partner for Arcad digital solutions, helping extend Arcad's market presence in the region.
- Ortho-wirelessregionalLatin American regional partner for Arcad digital solutions, supporting distribution of Arcad's aligner and software solutions.
- AdvancedregionalLatin American regional partner for Arcad digital solutions, extending Arcad's presence in the orthodontics market.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Arcad competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- OrthoFX: Direct-to-practice clear aligner brand focused on orthodontic and dental practices. Comparable to Arcad in targeting orthodontists with software-supported aligner solutions.
- LightForce Orthodontics: Venture-backed maker of 3D-printed custom brackets and indirect bonding trays. Comparable to Arcad on the digital orthodontic + 3D-printing workflow axis, with a focus on fully customized fixed appliances.
- Orchestrate 3D: Software platform for orthodontic treatment planning and aligner design. Comparable to Arcad on the digital treatment-planning software axis, with overlap in the orthodontic practice segment.
Broad incumbents
- Align Technology: Maker of Invisalign clear aligners and iTero scanners — the dominant incumbent in the clear aligner category. Directly comparable to Arcad's core offering but operates at vastly larger scale with its own end-to-end platform.
- Henry Schein Orthodontics: Distributor and solutions provider for orthodontic practices, including aligner systems and digital workflows. Comparable as a channel incumbent that reaches many of the same SMB orthodontic customers.
- Straumann Group (ClearCorrect): Global dental implant and orthodontics group offering ClearCorrect clear aligners. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing software-driven aligner solutions with established clinician relationships.
- 3M Oral Care (Clarity Aligners): Legacy orthodontic manufacturer offering Clarity clear aligners and fixed appliances. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the orthodontic appliance and aligner category with global distribution.
- Dentsply Sirona (SureSmile): Global dental equipment and orthodontic solutions provider, including the SureSmile clear aligner system. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering software, aligners, and indirect bonding workflows to orthodontic practices.
Direct peers
- uLab Systems: Direct competitor offering in-office and in-lab clear aligner planning software plus aligner fabrication. Closely comparable to Arcad's combined SmileStudio software + manufacturing model, targeting the same SMB orthodontist segment.
Others
- SprintRay: Manufacturer of dental 3D printers and printing workflow software. Comparable to Arcad as an enabling technology provider for in-office aligner production and 3D printing integration.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Arcad social profiles
Digital presenceArcad compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Arcad financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Arcad leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Arcad funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Arcad 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 Arcad
What does Arcad do?
Arcad provides digital orthodontic solutions for dental practices, centered on its SmileStudio (Align Design 3D) treatment-planning software. Practices can either use the software to design and 3D-print aligners in-office or have ArcadLab fabricate FDA 510(k)-cleared clear aligners using Zendura FLX material. The company also offers digital indirect bonding trays and digital study models as complementary services.
Is Arcad a public or private company?
Arcad is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Arcad founded?
Arcad was founded in 1994. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Arcad based?
Arcad is headquartered in West Palm Beach, United States, in the North America region.
How does Arcad make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Software Licensing and Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are aligner Manufacturing Services, digital Indirect Bonding Services and digital Study Models.
Who are Arcad's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are OrthoFX, LightForce Orthodontics and Orchestrate 3D. Broad incumbents are Align Technology, Henry Schein Orthodontics, Straumann Group (ClearCorrect), 3M Oral Care (Clarity Aligners) and Dentsply Sirona (SureSmile). uLab Systems is listed as a direct peer. SprintRay is listed as an others.
Does Arcad have an API?
No public API is recorded for Arcad.
What industry is Arcad in?
Arcad's product category is Digital Orthodontics. 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.