NextDent
NextDent, a 3D Systems subsidiary, provides biocompatible dental 3D printing materials and hardware, offering 30+ CE-certified resins plus the Figure 4-powered NextDent 5100 and LCD1 printers, serving dental laboratories, clinics, and denturists globally through resellers and direct sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersSoesterberg, Netherlands
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What NextDent does
NextDent, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) operating under the trade name "NextDent by 3D Systems," is a Netherlands-based dental 3D printing materials and hardware company founded in 2012 and brought under 3D Systems' ownership through the January 2017 merger with Vertex Global Holding. The company develops, registers, produces, and sells its products through Vertex-Dental B.V. at its Soesterberg headquarters, with a secondary customer innovation center in Leuven, Belgium.
The core product offering is an integrated dental 3D printing platform consisting of three layers: hardware (the NextDent 5100 high-speed printer powered by 3D Systems' proprietary Figure 4 projection-based technology and the compact NextDent LCD1 LCD-based printer), post-processing equipment (LC-3DPrint Box UV curing station with 12 strategically placed bulbs, LC-3DMixer stirring device, and NextDent Wash & Cure), and the company's primary differentiator, a portfolio of 30+ biocompatible, CE-certified and FDA 510(k)-cleared dental resins spanning permanent crowns (CROWNTEC via Saremco Dental AG partnership), denture bases, orthodontic models, splints, retainers, surgical guides, try-in devices, and casting patterns. The materials cover Class I and Class IIa medical device classifications and are registered across multiple jurisdictions.
NextDent generates revenue through a mix of hardware sales (the NextDent 5100 priced below $10,000), recurring consumable resin sales (priced per container, e.g., 0.5 kg or 1 kg units), software (3D Sprint for print preparation, bundled with printers), and annual support contracts at approximately EUR 200 per device. The company employs 101-250 people, distributes through a global network of authorized resellers covering 40+ countries alongside 3D Systems' direct enterprise sales force, and serves dental laboratories, dental clinics, independent denturists, and dental education institutions. Available pricing options include 0% financing and pay-per-use models for enterprise accounts. Leadership includes Connie Peterse - van der Koppel as Chief Development & Regulatory Officer and Menno Pot as Application Technology Officer.
NextDent firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- NextDent
- Legal name
- Nextdent B.V.
- Website
- https://nextdent.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- NextDent, a 3D Systems subsidiary, provides biocompatible dental 3D printing materials and hardware, offering 30+ CE-certified resins plus the Figure 4-powered NextDent 5100 and LCD1 printers, serving dental laboratories, clinics, and denturists globally through resellers and direct sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
NextDent industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Dental 3D Printing Materials & Equipment
- NAICS
- Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Dental Laboratories (339116)
- SIC
- Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)
- akta.pro primary industry
- 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Dental Prosthetics (HLABAJAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Medical & Dental Prototyping (Models, Guides, Pre-Op Planning) (IMAAAFAI), Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA), Orthodontic Appliances & Aligners Fabrication (HLABAJAD), CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE)
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Where NextDent is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Soesterberg
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
NextDent business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
Revenue model
- Dental 3D Printing Materials: Sale of proprietary NextDent 3D printing resins and materials for dental applications. The company offers 30+ unique materials in various colors for different dental indications including dentures, crowns, bridges, surgical guides, and orthodontic devices.
- 3D Printers: Sale of dental 3D printers including NextDent 5100 (powered by Figure 4 technology) and NextDent LCD1 (LCD-based printing). Printers are sold through direct sales and channel partners with pricing below $10,000 for the NextDent 5100.
- Software (3D Sprint): 3D Sprint software for print preparation, nesting, and workflow management. Included with printer purchase and offered with free online training.
- Post-Processing Equipment: Sale of post-processing equipment including LC-3DPrint Box (UV post-curing) and LC-3DMixer (stirring device) for material preparation and post-curing.
- Support Services: Annual support services priced at 200 EUR per device. Financing options including 0% financing and pay-per-use models available.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | NextDent 5100 3D Printer |
| Subscription | Annual | 0% Financing Option |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Pay Per Use Model |
| Subscription | Annual | Annual Support |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | CROWNTEC Material |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | NextDent Ortho Rigid Material |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | NextDent Cast Material |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
NextDent product offering
Product offeringCore offering
NextDent develops, manufactures, and sells dental 3D printing materials (biocompatible resins), 3D printers, and post-processing equipment for dental professionals. Its portfolio covers applications including dentures, crowns and bridges, surgical guides, orthodontic appliances, and dental/orthodontic models. The company also provides supporting workflow software and consumables designed for dental laboratories and clinics.
Product overview
NextDent by 3D Systems is a dental 3D printing solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of 3D printers, post-processing equipment, and 30+ specialized dental resin materials. The core product line includes the NextDent 5100 (powered by proprietary Figure 4 technology) and NextDent LCD1 printers, complemented by LC-3DPrint Box UV curing and LC-3DMixer stirring devices for complete workflows. The materials portfolio spans 30+ CE-certified and FDA-listed biocompatible resins including CROWNTEC (permanent crown material from Saremco partnership), NextDent Denture 3D+, NextDent Base, NextDent Model (including Model 2.0 and Model Ortho variants), NextDent Cast, NextDent Ortho Flex/Clear/Rigid/IBT, NextDent SG (Surgical Guide), NextDent Try-In, and NextDent C&B MFH. These materials cover applications including crowns, bridges, dentures, orthodontic models, splints, retainers, surgical guides, and casting patterns. All materials are certified under Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC and registered with FDA.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- NextDent 5100
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 90% cost reduction for in-house model production ($30 per model reduced to near zero)
- +10 more outcomes
Companies that use NextDent
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
NextDent technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
NextDent partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Saremco Dental AGcoreStrategic partnership announced February 21, 2022 to accelerate innovation in digital dentistry. The partnership combines 3D Systems' NextDent digital dentistry solution with Saremco's materials science expertise. Key deliverables include CROWNTEC material for permanent crowns, which is 30% stronger than previous generation C&B materials. CROWNTEC is CE-marked Class IIa and FDA 510(k) cleared, available in five shades (SW, B1, A1, A2, A3) matching VITA standard. The material enables production of biocompatible permanent restorations including crowns, inlays, onlays, veneers, and artificial teeth for dentures.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
NextDent competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Desktop Metal (EnvisionTEC): Desktop Metal acquired EnvisionTEC, a leading provider of dental DLP printers and materials (including for orthodontics and prosthetics). It competes with NextDent across multiple dental printer technologies and serves a comparable dental lab customer base.
- Stratasys: Stratasys is a major 3D printing incumbent whose PolyJet technology is widely used in dental labs for models, surgical guides, and try-ins. While Stratasys serves multiple industries beyond dental, its dental material portfolio and printer positioning make it a broad incumbent peer to NextDent's 3D Systems-owned offering.
- 3Shape: 3Shape is a leading supplier of digital dentistry software (intraoral scanners, CAD/CAM design systems) and indirect driver of demand for dental 3D printing materials. It is a broad incumbent in digital dentistry workflows that complement (and increasingly compete with) NextDent's integrated hardware-and-material approach.
- DMG (Dental Milestones Guaranteed): DMG Dental is a German dental materials and equipment company with products for preventive, restorative, and digital dentistry workflows, including 3D printing resins. It is a broad incumbent peer with overlapping customer relationships in dental labs and clinics across Europe.
- BEGO: BEGO is a German dental materials specialist with a long history in prosthetics, crown/bridge alloys, and increasingly 3D printing resins and printers for dental labs. It is a broad incumbent peer with deep dental-specific distribution overlap with NextDent.
- VOCO: VOCO is a German dental materials manufacturer offering a growing portfolio of 3D printing resins for crowns, bridges, splints, and models. It competes with NextDent in dental lab and clinic materials, leveraging an established dental distribution network.
Direct peers
- DWS Systems: DWS Systems is an Italian manufacturer of professional SLA/DLP 3D printers and a broad range of dental and jewelry resins. It directly competes with NextDent in dental labs across Europe and globally with an integrated printer + material offering.
- Asiga: Asiga is an Australian manufacturer of DLP 3D printers widely adopted in dental labs and clinics, with an open material ecosystem validated across many resin producers. Asiga is a direct competitor to NextDent in the dental resin-and-printer market, particularly for orthodontic and prosthodontic applications.
- Formlabs: Formlabs is a leading developer of desktop and professional SLA/LFS 3D printers and a broad portfolio of dental-specific resins, including for crowns, surgical guides, dentures, and orthodontic models. It is one of NextDent's closest direct competitors for dental lab and clinic customers, offering a comparable integrated hardware + material + software stack.
- SprintRay: SprintRay specializes in chairside 3D printing ecosystems for dental clinicians, with proprietary printers, resins, and AI-driven workflow software (e.g., Pro Cure, Design Suite). It targets the same in-office dental clinic customer segment as NextDent and is a primary direct competitor in the clinic-side digital dentistry workflow.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
NextDent social profiles
Digital presenceNextDent compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance16 records
NextDent financial estimates
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NextDent leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
NextDent funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
NextDent M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about NextDent
What does NextDent do?
NextDent develops, manufactures, and sells dental 3D printing materials (biocompatible resins), 3D printers, and post-processing equipment for dental professionals. Its portfolio covers applications including dentures, crowns and bridges, surgical guides, orthodontic appliances, and dental/orthodontic models. The company also provides supporting workflow software and consumables designed for dental laboratories and clinics.
Is NextDent a public or private company?
NextDent is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was NextDent founded?
NextDent was founded in 2012. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is NextDent based?
NextDent is headquartered in Soesterberg, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does NextDent make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Dental 3D Printing Materials are the primary driver. The others are 3D Printers, software (3D Sprint), post-Processing Equipment and support Services.
Who are NextDent's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Desktop Metal (EnvisionTEC), Stratasys, 3Shape, DMG (Dental Milestones Guaranteed), BEGO and VOCO. Direct peers are DWS Systems, Asiga, Formlabs and SprintRay.
Does NextDent have an API?
No public API is recorded for NextDent.
What industry is NextDent in?
NextDent's product category is Dental 3D Printing Materials & Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLABAJAF, 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Dental Prosthetics, with a secondary code of IMAAAFAI, Medical & Dental Prototyping (Models, Guides, Pre-Op Planning). Its NAICS code is 339114 and its SIC code is 3843.