What Kuraray Noritake does

Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. (クラレノリタケデンタル株式会社) is a privately-held Japanese joint venture, established in 2008 between Kuraray Co., Ltd. and Noritake Co., Limited, that manufactures, develops, and sells dental materials and medical-related products. The company is headquartered in Tokyo (Chiyoda-ku Otemachi) and operates a manufacturing facility in Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture, serving both chairside (dentists) and labside (dental technicians) markets in Japan.

The company's portfolio spans the full restorative workflow: bonding agents and universal adhesives (Clearfil Universal Bond Quick 2, Clearfil Mega-Bond 2/FA), resin cements (Panavia V5, Panavia Veneer LC, SA Routing Multi), composite resins (Clearfil Majesty ES Flow Universal, ES-2 series), core build-up systems, ceramic primers, dental porcelains (Noritake Super Porcelain AAA, Cerabian ZR), abrasives, and plasters/investments. The labside CAD/CAM offering is anchored by the KATANA brand — multi-layer zirconia discs and blocks (YML, UTML, STML, HTML PLUS), Avencia resin blocks, the DWX series of 5-axis Roland DG milling machines, KATANA dental scanners, the DWS-020D 3D printer, and hyperDENT CAM software — supported by proprietary technologies such as MDP phosphate ester monomer bonding chemistry and a 90-minute zirconia sintering protocol. CEREC-compatible variants extend reach into Dentsply Sirona's installed base.

Kuraray Noritake generates revenue through one-time unit sales of dental materials and equipment, distributed in Japan primarily via Morita Corporation as the core channel partner and a broader network of dental material stores; products are ordered using product-specific order numbers and pricing is not publicly disclosed. Marketing is conducted through an information dial for dental professionals, a LINE official account, downloadable catalogs and SDS sheets, dedicated product special sites, and online case-study/technique seminars. The company identifies itself as a major market player in dental filling materials alongside 3M, Dentsply Sirona, GC Corporation, and Ivoclar Vivadent, but does not disclose revenue or headcount.

Name

Kuraray Noritake

Legal name

Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. (クラレノリтекデンタル株式会社)

Website

https://kuraraynoritake.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. is a Japanese joint venture between Kuraray and Noritake that manufactures and sells dental restorative materials (bonding, cements, composites, KATANA zirconia) and CAD/CAM equipment (milling machines, scanners, 3D printers) for dental clinics and laboratories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Materials and Equipment

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843)

akta.pro primary industry

Restorative General Dentistry (Fillings/Crowns/Bridges) (HLABAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthodontic Appliances & Aligners Fabrication (HLABAJAD), Medical & Dental Prototyping (Models, Guides, Pre-Op Planning) (IMAAAFAI)

Keywords

• Dental materials
• CAD/CAM dentistry
• Restorative dentistry
• Zirconia prosthetics
• Dental bonding agents

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Materials and Equipment Sales: The company generates revenue through the sale of dental materials including bonding agents, cements, composite resins, CAD/CAM materials, dental porcelain, and dental equipment (scanners, milling machines, 3D printers). Products are sold primarily through dental material distributors with Morita as the main distributor in Japan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. manufactures, develops, and sells dental materials and equipment for restorative dentistry. The portfolio spans bonding agents, resin cements, composite resins, CAD/CAM zirconia discs/blocks, dental porcelain, dental milling machines (DWX series), dental scanners, 3D printers, and CAM software (hyperDENT), serving both chairside (dentists) and labside (dental technicians) workflows.

Product overview

Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. offers a comprehensive portfolio of dental materials and equipment for restorative dentistry. The core product lines include: bonding and cement systems (Panavia V5, SA Routing Multi, Clearfil Universal Bond Quick 2, Clearfil Mega-Bond series) for adhesion and cementation procedures; composite resins (Clearfil Majesty ES Flow Universal, ES-2 series) for direct restorations; CAD/CAM solutions encompassing Katana Zirconia discs and blocks, Katana Avencia resin blocks, DWX series milling machines (DWX-52DCi, DWX-53D, DWX-53DC, DWX-4), Katana dental scanners (D2000, E1-E4, F8), and hyperDENT CAM software; 3D printing with DWS-020D printer; indirect composites (Ceseed N, Esthenia C&B); dental porcelains (Noritake Super Porcelain AAA, Cerabian ZR); and stone/investment materials. These products are designed to work as an integrated system supporting digital dentistry workflows from scanning and design through milling, printing, and final restoration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KATANA / カタナ: The company's CAD/CAM systems brand encompassing dental scanners, milling machines, CAM software, 3D printers, and zirconia/ resin CAD/CAM materials.
• Universal Excellence

Products and services

• Panavia V5 Resin cement system with new catalyst technology offering superior adhesion and color stability, including paste, try-in paste, tooth primer, and ceramic primer components for dental prosthetic cementation.
• Panavia Veneer LC Light-cure type composite resin cement for veneer restorations balancing flowability and non-slumping properties.
• SA Routing Multi Resin cement that bonds to various prosthetic materials including CAD/CAM resin crowns, metal crowns, and zirconia without requiring primer treatment, with easy excess cement removal.
• Clearfil Universal Bond Quick 2 Single-bottle universal adhesive supporting 9 applications including composite resin filling, resin cement bonding, and dentin resin coating.
• Clearfil Mega-Bond 2 Two-step self-etching bonding system with improved curing properties through new photo-catalyst technology.
• Clearfil Mega-Bond FA Two-bottle light-cure bonding system with antibacterial monomer MDPB in primer and sodium fluoride in bond.
• Clearfil Majesty ES Flow Universal Flowable composite resin with Universal Chroma technology enabling single-shade matching across various tooth colors.
• Clearfil Majesty ES-2 Composite resin focused on color expression and ease of use, balancing light transmission and diffusion for single-layer application.
• Clearfil Majesty ES-2 Premium Premium composite resin variant with shade guide reorganized by brightness according to VITA Classical Shade guide.
• Clearfil Majesty ES Flow Flowable composite resin available in three viscosity types (Low, Super Low, High) with mechanical strength suitable for occlusal surfaces.
• Clearfil DC Core Automix ONE Dual-cure core build-up composite resin in automix format, suitable for root canal filling and contouring.
• Clearfil AD Fiber Post II Glass fiber post with inorganic filler reinforcement for high durability, featuring unique shape for mechanical retention.
• Clearfil Ceramic Primer Plus Universal primer containing silane coupling agent and MDP phosphate ester monomer for bonding to ceramics, zirconia, and metals.
• Katana Zirconia (YML/UTML/STML/HTML PLUS/HT) Multi-layered zirconia disc series with varying translucency and strength properties for dental restorations ranging from anterior crowns to long-span bridges, featuring 90-minute sintering capability.
• Katana Avencia N Multi-layered resin block for anterior CAD/CAM crowns covered by insurance, featuring seamless color gradient and polishability.
• Katana Avencia Block 2 Resin block for posterior CAD/CAM crowns and inlays, available in single-layer, ML (multi-layer), and OE (high translucency) variants.
• Katana Zirconia ONE All-in-one zirconia block for CEREC with 18-minute quick sintering capability and bridge support up to 3 units.
• DWX-52Di-Jp Dental CAD/CAM Milling Machine Dental CAD/CAM milling machine for chairside and labside dental restorations.
• DWX-52DCi / DWX-52D / DWX-4 Milling Machines DWX series dental CAD/CAM milling machines featuring auto tool changer, 5-axis control, and disc changer options.
• DWX-53D / DWX-53DC Milling Machines Latest generation DWX milling machines with improved rigidity, spindle grip force, and cloud connectivity via DGSHAPE Insights.
• Katana Dental Scanners (D2000 / E1 / E2 / E3 / E4 / F8) Series of dental scanners with varying specifications including 4-camera and 2-camera configurations, texture scanning, and multi-die scanning options.
• hyperDENT CAM Software CAM software optimized for Katana brand materials, available in Compact, Advance, and for MD variants, compatible with DWX series milling machines.
• DWS-020D 3D Printer Stereolithography 3D printer using galvano scanner technology with 50μm laser width for dental model and casting applications.
• Noritake Super Porcelain AAA Metal-ceramic restoration porcelain featuring crack resistance, silver-free formulation, and natural fluorescence.
• Cerabian ZR Porcelain for zirconia frameworks and full-zirconia crowns with excellent fracture toughness and stain/glaze finishing capability.
• Ceseed N Indirect composite system available in One-Body and Multi-Color systems for lab-fabricated dental restorations.
• Pearl Surface Z / C / F Diamond abrasive pastes for final polishing of zirconia and ceramic prosthetic restorations.
• Dental Plasters and Investments Stone and investment materials including Stone Ex, Super Lock Ex, Cristobalite series for precision dental models and castings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90-minute sintering capability for zirconia prosthetics (crowns, veneers, inlays, 3-unit bridges)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Morita (株式会社モリタ)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMorita serves as the primary distributor for Kuraray Noritake Dental products in Japan. The company operates dedicated sales offices in Osaka (吹田市垂水町3-33-18) and Tokyo (台東区上野2-11-15), maintains a customer support center (0800-222-8020), and provides access to the Dental Plaza portal for dental professionals. The distribution partnership enables wide reach to dental clinics and laboratories throughout Japan.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shofu Dental: Shofu is a Japanese dental manufacturer specializing in restoratives, cements, abrasives, and CAD/CAM materials. As a Japan-headquartered competitor with overlapping product categories, it competes with Kuraray Noritake directly in the domestic restorative materials market.
• Coltène: Coltène is a Swiss dental manufacturer focused on restorative materials, endodontics, and rotary instruments. It competes with Kuraray Noritake in bonding agents, composites, and other consumable dental materials across global markets.
• VITA Zahnfabrik: VITA Zahnfabrik is a German manufacturer of dental zirconia, ceramics, and CAD/CAM materials with a strong focus on shade-matching technology. It competes directly with Kuraray Noritake's KATANA zirconia product line in the multi-layer dental ceramics category.
• GC Corporation: GC Corporation is Japan's largest domestic dental materials manufacturer offering overlapping product categories including bonding agents, cements, composites, and CAD/CAM materials. It is the most direct domestic competitor to Kuraray Noritake with comparable scale within the Japanese market.
• Ivoclar Vivadent: Ivoclar Vivadent is a privately held Liechtenstein-based manufacturer of dental materials and equipment, including zirconia, composites, cements, and CAD/CAM systems. It is identified alongside Kuraray Noritake as a key global player in the dental filling materials market and competes directly across multiple product categories.

Emerging players

• Align Technology: Align Technology is the global leader in clear aligner orthodontics with its Invisalign system. Kuraray Noritake's new SA Attachment for Aligner product targets the aligner orthodontic workflow, making Align a relevant adjacent/emerging reference for that specific product line.
• Dental Direkt: Dental Direkt is a German manufacturer specializing in multi-layer zirconia discs and CAD/CAM materials for dental laboratories. It represents an emerging competitive threat in the zirconia disc category where Kuraray Noritake's KATANA brand operates, often at lower price points.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Oral Care (Solventum): 3M's former Oral Care division (now Solventum) is a global dental materials leader offering composites, bonding agents, cements, and preventive products. Listed alongside Kuraray Noritake as a key player in the dental filling materials market, it competes broadly across chairside material categories with much larger global scale.
• Dentsply Sirona: Dentsply Sirona is the world's largest dental equipment and materials company with a comprehensive portfolio including CEREC chairside CAD/CAM systems, imaging, instruments, and specialty materials. Kuraray Noritake produces CEREC-compatible KATANA zirconia and Avencia blocks, indicating direct integration but also overlapping competitive exposure.
• Institut Straumann: Straumann is a global dental implant and prosthetic leader offering CAD/CAM prosthetic solutions including zirconia and custom abutments. While primarily implant-focused, it overlaps with Kuraray Noritake in the broader restorative prosthetic fabrication market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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