DEKEMA Dental Ceramic Furnaces

What DEKEMA Dental Ceramic Furnaces does

DEKEMA Dental-Keramiköfen GmbH, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Freilassing, Germany, designs and manufactures high-precision dental ceramic furnaces and DLP 3D printers sold under the AUSTROMAT and trix™ brands. The company's product portfolio spans entry-level compact units (AUSTROMAT 220 / 220+), mid- and high-end firing furnaces (Series i G2 — 624i G2, 654i G2, 664i G2, 674i G2), high-capacity sintering furnaces with SiC heating technology (up to 1,600°C and 120 units per cycle on the µSiC), protective-gas furnaces (624S, 674S), and the trix™print² DLP 3D printer. Core proprietary technologies include SiC heating elements, platinum/platinum-rhodium thermocouples with ±0.25°C accuracy, the patented AutoDry and AUTORITE automated drying/heating systems, the trixpress™ 3-plunger upward pressing system, and a patented two-level sintering table system. The DEKEMA Circle cloud platform and myDEKEMA mobile app provide networked program management, remote monitoring, and access to a curated database of over 100,000 firing, pressing, and sintering programs from leading dental ceramic manufacturers.

DEKEMA serves a global base of dental laboratories, dental technicians, milling centers, and oral design members in more than 70 countries, selling exclusively through a network of authorized dealers and trading partners rather than direct-to-end-customer. In Germany, Denseo serves as the general distributor for the standard oven portfolio from March 2026, following a decade of collaboration. The revenue model is anchored by hardware sales (furnaces, 3D printers, accessories and consumables such as CALIBRITE calibration sets, heating elements, and press plungers), with a growing recurring stream from the license-based trix™ software platform (trix™hub, trix™4all, trix™CAD) and a Germany-wide on-site service operation. Pricing is quote-based with no public list prices; customers submit inquiries via the website and are routed to local dealers.

DEKEMA operates with an employee base in the 11–50 range and is led by CEO Dr. Stephan Miller. The company emphasizes 50+ years of German engineering, in-house manufacturing of critical components (SiC heating elements, thermocouples, combustion chambers), and equipment longevity — over 90% of AUSTROMAT 3001 units delivered since 1989 are reportedly still in operation. Strategic activity in 2025–2026 has focused on a coordinated portfolio refresh (Series i G2 launch, AUSTROMAT 220+ entry-level upgrade, trix™4all software release, myDEKEMA app enhancements) and channel consolidation via the Denseo partnership, rather than geographic or vertical expansion via M&A.

Name

DEKEMA Dental Ceramic Furnaces

Legal name

DEKEMA Dental-Keramiköfen GmbH

Website

https://dekema.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DEKEMA Dental Ceramic Furnaces manufactures precision dental ceramic furnaces (firing, pressing, sintering) and DLP 3D printers under the AUSTROMAT and trix™ brands. The German-engineered portfolio serves dental laboratories and technicians globally through a dealer network spanning 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Laboratory Equipment

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Dental Prosthetics (HLABAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fixed Prosthodontics (Crowns, Bridges, Veneers) (HLABAFAA)

Keywords

• Dental ceramic furnaces
• Dental laboratory equipment
• Dental sintering ovens
• Dental pressing systems
• Dental 3D printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Freilassing

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Ceramic Furnace Sales: DEKEMA manufactures and sells dental ceramic furnaces including AUSTROMAT series (Serie i G2, Serie 6, Serie 2), sintering furnaces, and pressing systems. Products range from entry-level (AUSTROMAT 220) to high-end multi-function units (AUSTROMAT 674i G2).
2. 3D Printer Sales (trix™print²): DLP 3D printer for dental applications enabling printing of crowns, bridges, veneers, partial dentures, frameworks, bite splints, precision working models and drill guides.
3. Accessories and Consumables: Vacuum pumps, firing trays, firing tables, CALIBRITE calibration sets, thermocouples, heating elements, sintering beads, press plungers, muffle systems, tweezers, tongs, and other accessories for furnace operation.
4. Service and Maintenance: Germany-wide on-site service with professional maintenance to prevent downtime and ensure longevity of devices.
5. trix™ Software Solutions: trix™hub software platform with license system for managing trix™ modules; trix™4all for nesting; trix™CAD for slicing. Available with trial licenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

DEKEMA Dental-Keramiköfen GmbH manufactures high-precision AUSTROMAT dental ceramic furnaces for firing, pressing, and sintering dental ceramics, as well as the trix™print² DLP 3D printer and the trix™ software suite for dental laboratories. The company sells proprietary hardware featuring in-house manufactured SiC heating elements, platinum thermocouples, AutoDry/AUTORITE automated temperature control, trixpress™ 3-plunger pressing technology, and cloud-connected DEKEMA Circle IoT management, supported by on-site service in Germany and a global authorized dealer network.

Product overview

DEKEMA Dental Ceramic Furnaces offers a comprehensive portfolio of dental ceramic furnaces and related equipment organized into three product series. The Series i G2 (624i G2, 654i G2, 664i G2, 674i G2) represents the smart, IoT-connected generation with cloud management via DEKEMA Circle, internet program streaming, and remote monitoring. The Series 6 (624, 644, 654, 664, 674, 674S, 624S) provides proven high-end results for firing, pressing, and sintering with comprehensive functionality. The Series 2 (220, 220+) offers entry-level models with essential features at compact size. The trix™ ecosystem (trix™print² DLP 3D printer, trix™4all, trix™hub, trix™CAD) digitizes the press workflow from design to printing. Supporting systems include DEKEMA Circle for cloud connectivity, myDEKEMA smartphone app for remote control, DEKEMA AutoDry & AUTORITE for automated temperature management, and DEKEMA trixpress™ patented 3-plunger pressing technology. All products feature proprietary high-precision components including platinum/ platinum-rhodium thermocouples (±0.25°C accuracy), SiC heating elements, and in-house manufactured combustion chambers. The company emphasizes German manufacturing excellence and precision engineering since founding in 1973.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AUSTROMAT 624i G2 Smart firing furnace with IoT connectivity, DEKEMA Cloud integration, and DEKEMA Circle management for dental laboratories performing ceramic firing of crowns, bridges, and veneers.
• AUSTROMAT 654i G2 Combination furnace for dental ceramic firing and pressing with up to 3 colors in one press cycle, MPTA technology, stone insulation, and trixpress™ system supporting up to 20g in common crucible systems.
• AUSTROMAT 664i G2 High-temperature sintering furnace with ultra-fast sintering cycles under 20 minutes, patented two-level table system (Ø 65mm per level), SiC heating technology, and capacity up to 40 units.
• AUSTROMAT 674i G2 Large-capacity sintering furnace with patented high-temperature thermocouple and two-level table system (Ø 100mm per level) for up to 80 units, SiC heating technology for brilliant results without discoloration.
• AUSTROMAT 220 Entry-level compact firing furnace weighing 13kg with icon-based menu, suitable for firing, glazing, crystallizing, and infiltrating dental ceramics with or without vacuum.
• AUSTROMAT 220+ Enhanced entry-level firing furnace with 7-inch touch display, USB port, and Interlock network connection, featuring an optimized flooding system for quieter and faster operation, using the same quality components as the Series i G2.
• AUSTROMAT 624 Premium firing furnace with automated drying and cooling control, platinum/platinum-rhodium thermocouple with ±0.25°C accuracy, and access to over 100,000 firing programs via DEKEMA online database.
• AUSTROMAT 644 Combination furnace featuring a patented vacuum press system operating without external compressed air, using ambient air pressure for pressing with a 1-plunger system based on AUSTROMAT 624 technology.
• AUSTROMAT 654 All-round combination furnace for pressing and firing dental ceramics with intuitive operation, precise temperature control, and support for up to 3 color shades in one pressing cycle.
• AUSTROMAT 664 High-temperature sintering furnace with compact chamber volume for short sintering cycles, SiC heating technology enabling sintering up to 40 units at maximum 1,560°C with no contamination or discoloration.
• AUSTROMAT 674 High-capacity sintering furnace with patented high-temperature thermocouple and two-level table system for up to 80 units, ultra-fast sintering cycles under 1 hour with no discoloration or cleaning cycles required.
• AUSTROMAT 674S Protective gas furnace up to 1,400°C with variable protective gas supply, vacuum chamber, modern SiC heating elements for ultra-pure firing processes, and network connectivity via VNC-Viewer.
• AUSTROMAT 624S Protective gas furnace up to 1,200°C with variable protective gas supply, simple remote control, freely programmable firing programs, and platinum/platinum-rhodium thermocouple with accuracy well under 0.5°C.
• AUSTROMAT µSiC Largest DEKEMA furnace for high-volume sintering of milled dental restorations, with patented table system up to 3 levels (Ø 100mm per level) handling approximately 120 units per sintering cycle at temperatures up to 1,600°C.
• trix™print² DLP 3D printer for dental applications producing crowns, bridges, veneers, partial dentures, frameworks, bite splints, and drill guides, featuring 10.1-inch touch control and automatic project-specific print job transfer.
• trix™4all Software for creating precise nestings for crowns and bridges on up to three press plungers simultaneously, generating STL files for use with the customer's own 3D printer and preferred cast resin.
• trix™hub Central software application for managing all trix modules with license-based system for flexible and individual expansion of functions within the trix ecosystem.
• trix™CAD Software for direct slicing of dental constructions, transferring print-ready data to trix™print² with maximum compatibility, efficiency, and accuracy.
• myDEKEMA App Smartphone application for remote control and monitoring of DEKEMA furnaces via VNC Viewer, featuring secure remote access, error troubleshooting, QM protocol overview, and direct access to the DEKEMA database with over 100,000 programs.
• DEKEMA On-Site Service and Maintenance Germany-wide professional on-site service offering maintenance and repair for DEKEMA furnaces, aimed at preventing downtime and ensuring longevity of installed devices in dental laboratories.
• DEKEMA Accessories and Consumables Range of accessories and consumables for DEKEMA furnace operation, including vacuum pumps, firing trays, firing tables, CALIBRITE calibration sets, thermocouples, heating elements, sintering beads, press plungers, muffle systems, tweezers, and tongs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Temperature accuracy of ±0.25°C (industry-leading precision)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DenseocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Denseo is the German general distributor for DEKEMA's standard oven portfolio. The general distribution partnership started on March 1, 2026, bundling activities after 10 years of successful collaboration. Denseo handles sales and distribution of DEKEMA standard furnaces in Germany.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Whip Mix: Whip Mix is a US-based manufacturer of dental lab equipment including the Pro Press Plus and Formula series furnaces. Direct competitor in dental ceramic pressing and sintering furnaces, serving North American dental laboratories with overlapping product capabilities.
• Zirkonzahn: Zirkonzahn is an Italian dental equipment manufacturer specializing in zirconia processing including the Zirkonofen furnace line. Direct competitor in high-temperature sintering furnaces for zirconia dental restorations, targeting similar premium dental lab and milling center customers.
• Amann Girrbach: Amann Girrbach is an Austrian dental lab equipment manufacturer producing CAD/CAM scanners, milling machines, and the Ceramill Therm furnaces. Direct competitor in dental lab workflow equipment with overlapping ceramic furnace product lines targeting similar dental lab customers.
• VITA Zahnfabrik: VITA is a German manufacturer of dental ceramics and the VITA VACUMAT and ZYrcomat furnace lines. Direct competitor in dental ceramic firing and zirconia sintering furnaces, sharing the same German Mittelstand heritage and premium dental lab customer base as DEKEMA.
• Ivoclar Vivadent: Ivoclar is a leading global manufacturer of dental ceramics, materials, and equipment including the Programat line of dental furnaces. Direct competitor to DEKEMA in premium dental ceramic furnaces used in dental labs, with overlapping customer base of dental technicians and similar pressing/sintering capabilities.
• DGSHAPE by Roland DG: DGSHAPE produces dental milling machines (DWX series) and the DWP-80S dental 3D printer. Competes directly with DEKEMA's trixprint² DLP 3D printer in the dental lab digital workflow market, targeting similar dental labs and milling centers.

Broad incumbents

• Dentsply Sirona: Dentsply Sirona is the largest global dental equipment manufacturer with CEREC chairside systems, inLab lab scanners, and Sirona inFire furnaces. While much broader than DEKEMA, it competes across the dental lab workflow including sintering and pressing equipment sold to overlapping dental lab customers.
• Straumann Group: Straumann is a global leader in dental implants and tooth replacement solutions that has expanded into dental lab digital workflow equipment. While primarily implants, its broader portfolio includes products competing in the same dental lab manufacturing ecosystem as DEKEMA's furnaces.
• Kulzer (Mitsui Chemicals Group): Kulzer is a global dental materials and equipment manufacturer with dental lab offerings including the Pego and other furnaces. Competes with DEKEMA in dental lab equipment and consumables, serving overlapping dental technician customer base with broader product portfolio.
• 3M Oral Care: 3M Oral Care supplies dental products including Lava CNC milling systems and zirconia blocks used in dental labs. While not a direct furnace competitor, 3M competes in the broader digital dental lab workflow where DEKEMA's sintering furnaces are deployed.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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