Ugin Dentaire

What Ugin Dentaire does

Ugin Dentaire is a French designer and manufacturer of dental laboratory equipment and consumables, headquartered in Seyssinet-Pariset, France. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio covering the major workflows of a dental prosthetic lab: zirconia sintering furnaces (e.ON Sinter Base, e.ON Sinter Fast, e.ON Sinter Fast Plus), ceramic and pressing furnaces (Artis NEO, e.ON 200 neo, e.ON 250 neo), burnout furnaces (PC 30, Programix 50/100), centrifugal induction casting machines (Ducatron quattro), and ancillary small equipment for polishing, cleaning, steam generation, and duplication. Its underlying technology is built on proprietary thermal-engineering systems, including infrared energy transfer at 2.5–2.7 µm wavelength for ceramic firing, MoSi2 heating elements capable of sintering zirconia up to 1730°C, double-component platinum/rhodium thermocouples with ±1°C accuracy, and microprocessor-controlled regulation cards (e.g., Ducagel Z1). The company also sells aligned consumables, including phosphate-bonded investments, duplication silicones, electrolytic polishing liquids, and burnout accessories, which are designed to interoperate with its equipment.

The business sells capital equipment and consumables to two primary segments: dental laboratories and dental technicians, and regional/national distributors who resell Ugin products internationally. In France, Ugin additionally serves as an authorized distributor for complementary third-party dental brands (Ceramco, Schutz Dental, Ruthinium, Nobil Metal, Erio), positioning the company as a solution aggregator. Internationally, the company reaches end customers in at least eight countries (France, Poland, Hungary, Vietnam, Singapore, India, UAE, Turkey) through authorized channel partners, supported by an active presence at major global dental exhibitions (AEEDC Dubai, IDS Cologne, IDEX Istanbul, IDEM Singapore, Dental World Budapest, VIDEC Vietnam, EXPODENT India) and a content-marketing program including the "Times of Ugin" magazine and distributor-interview newsletters.

Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales and recurring consumable sales, supplemented by after-sales technical service and training. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with a B2B capital-equipment model. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified (valid 2021–2024 and 2021–2025 respectively at time of disclosure), is privately held with no disclosed parent, subsidiary, or external investment, and operates with a 51–100 employee headcount. No AI/ML capabilities, public funding events, or M&A activity are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Ugin Dentaire

Legal name

UGIN DENTAIRE

Website

https://ugindentaire.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ugin Dentaire is a French manufacturer of dental laboratory equipment — including sintering, ceramic, burnout, and casting furnaces, plus polishing and cleaning systems — and aligned consumables, sold globally to dental laboratories and distributors through an authorized channel network spanning Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

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

Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ceramic & Zirconia Esthetics (Veneers/Inlays/Onlays) Fabrication (HLABAJAG), Removable Prosthetics (Dentures/Partials) Fabrication (HLABAJAB)

Keywords

• Dental laboratory equipment
• Sintering furnaces
• Ceramic furnaces
• Dental casting machines
• Dental laboratory consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Seyssinet-pariset

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Equipment Sales: Sale of dental laboratory equipment including sintering furnaces, ceramic furnaces, casting machines, burnout furnaces, and small equipment. Products are sold directly and through distributors worldwide.
2. Consumables: Sale of consumable products including investments, silicones, burnout materials, polishing liquids, and other dental laboratory consumables.
3. After-Sales Service: Technical assistance and after-sales service provided by qualified teams. Training and demonstrations are also conducted in France and worldwide.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UGIN DENTAIRE designs, manufactures, and globally distributes dental laboratory equipment and consumables for dental prosthetic manufacturing. The equipment portfolio spans sintering furnaces (zirconia), ceramic furnaces, centrifugal induction casting machines, burnout furnaces, and small equipment (electrolytic and electromagnetic polishers, steam cleaners, sandblasters, duplicators, vacuum pumps, fume extractors), complemented by consumables including investment materials, silicones, polishing liquids, and burnout products. Products are sold directly in France and through authorized distributors worldwide.

Product overview

UGIN Dentaire is a French manufacturer producing a comprehensive portfolio of dental laboratory equipment and consumables. The equipment lineup includes sintering furnaces (e.ON Sinter Base, e.ON Sinter Fast, e.ON Sinter Fast+), ceramic furnaces (Artis NEO, e.ON 200 neo, e.ON 250 neo), burnout furnaces (PC 30, Programix 50, Programix 100), casting machines (Ducatron quattro), and ancillary small equipment (Integral 2, Miniclean 2, Vacuum Pump, Pressojet Neo, Ugisab, Aseptojet S, Ducagel Z1, Fumes Extractor, Hood Relay). The consumables range includes investment materials (Duraform, Papyral, Ugicast Speed Plus, Ugivest Speed Plus), burnout products (Calciplast, Pincast), plastic patterns (Plastiform), polishing solutions, and various silicone products for duplication and modeling. The products work together as a complete dental laboratory solution system, from initial modeling through sintering, ceramic firing, casting, and final polishing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• e.ON: Product line of sintering furnaces and ceramic furnaces including e.ON sinter base, e.ON sinter fast, e.ON sinter fast+, e.ON 200 neo, and e.ON 250 neo.
• Ducatron
• Artis
• Programix
• Integral
• Miniclean
• Ugisab
• Ugicast
• Silugine
• Ugiform
• Pressojet

Products and services

• e.ON Sinter Fast Zirconia sintering furnace in a compact, ergonomic design for rapid sintering of unit elements in approximately one hour. Targeted at dental laboratories manufacturing zirconia dental prosthetics.
• e.ON Sinter Fast + High-performance zirconia sintering furnace with cutting-edge technology achieving sintering in just one hour, featuring 40 programs with 40 possible stages each. Targeted at dental laboratories with high-volume zirconia prosthetic production.
• e.ON Sinter Base Compact table-top zirconia sintering furnace with high performance, featuring four heating elements and automatic door safety. Targeted at smaller dental laboratories with limited bench space.
• Artis NEO Ceramic furnace with robust construction and ergonomic design with exceptional cooking quality using infrared energy transfer (2.5 to 2.7 µm). The company's global best-seller, targeted at dental laboratories firing high-strength dental ceramics.
• e.ON 200 neo Ceramic furnace with 7-inch high-definition color touch screen and technological innovations for current ceramic material requirements. Targeted at dental laboratories requiring precision ceramic firing controls.
• e.ON 250 neo Ceramic and pressing furnace with 7-inch high-definition color touch screen, featuring triple-body compression chamber and three possible pressing modes. Targeted at dental laboratories performing both ceramic firing and pressing operations.
• PC 30 Burnout furnace with rapid rise, featuring electronic controller with safety in case of thermocouple break. Targeted at dental laboratories for pattern elimination before casting.
• Programix 100 High-capacity burnout furnace with high thermal efficiency, modular electronic drawer, and up to 30 free programs. Targeted at larger dental laboratories with high throughput pattern burnout needs.
• Programix 50 Medium-capacity burnout furnace with identical characteristics to Programix 100, with high thermal efficiency and 30 free programs. Targeted at mid-sized dental laboratories.
• Ducatron quattro Entirely autonomous centrifugal induction casting machine for fusion of all dental alloys except titanium, with closed-circuit cooling system. Targeted at dental laboratories performing metal alloy casting for crowns, bridges, and partial denture frameworks.
• Aseptojet S Atomizer for airborne surface disinfection of premises, fully automatic with 60-second delay timer. Targeted at dental laboratories and clinics needing air disinfection.
• Ducagel Z1 Gel duplicator with next-generation control card (10 free programs, inductive hood opening detection, electronic motor protection), ensuring homogeneous heating and eliminating overheating risks. Targeted at dental laboratories performing model duplication.
• Fumes Extractor Extractor for fumes from all UGIN DENTAIRE heating furnace models, designed to evacuate wax and synthetic material combustion gases. Targeted at dental laboratories operating burnout furnaces.
• Hood Relay Multiple socket box for controlling up to three devices (hood or smoke extractors) with total maximum power of 2000W. Targeted at dental laboratories managing multiple ventilation devices.
• Integral 2 Electrolytic polishing generator using electro-subtraction principle for quick and effective polishing (5 to 15 minutes) of chromium-cobalt alloys. Targeted at dental laboratories performing prosthetic finishing.
• Miniclean 2 Electromagnetic polisher for cleaning and polishing dental prostheses, including in difficult-to-access areas, in just a few minutes. Targeted at dental laboratories performing final prosthetic cleaning.
• Vacuum Pump Hermetic group without oil bath with non-return valve that greatly improves the firing process, recommended for Artis neo and e.ON ceramic furnaces. Targeted at dental laboratories using UGIN ceramic furnaces.
• Pressojet Neo Steam generator with high pressure (5 bar) for efficient and powerful cleaning, with 4.5L manual-fill stainless steel tank and external heating element below tank. Targeted at dental laboratories for steam-based cleaning.
• Ugisab Sandblaster for corundum with foot pedal, LED lighting, and tungsten carbide blasting nozzle. Targeted at dental laboratories for surface treatment and blasting operations.
• Investment / Ugicast Speed Plus Silica-phosphate bound carbon-free investment for both shock heat and conventional cold furnace technique with high thermal stability. Consumable targeted at dental laboratories for investment casting of fixed prosthetics.
• Investment / Ugivest Speed Plus Silica phosphate bound carbon-free investment for removable denture, suitable for all dental alloys with easy divestment. Consumable targeted at dental laboratories for removable denture investment casting.
• Investment / Duraform Hardening liquid for investment model that improves surface hardness and adhesive quality of patterns. Consumable targeted at dental laboratories using UGIN casting equipment.
• Investment / Papyral Ring liners for expansion without asbestos, available in strips. Consumable targeted at dental laboratories for investment casting ring preparation.
• Calciplast Calibrated burnout rods made from new plastic that leave no residue and do not split the investment. Consumable targeted at dental laboratories performing pattern burnout for casting.
• Silicone / Silugine 90 E Condensation silicone putty with hardness of 85 shore A after 8 min and 90 shore A after 24 hours. Consumable targeted at dental laboratories for duplication and modeling.
• Silicone / Silugine 92 Condensation silicone for making retention keys with hardness reaching 92 shore A after 24 hours. Consumable targeted at dental laboratories for prosthetic retention key fabrication.
• Silicone / Ugiform 18 Duplication silicone with hardness of 18 shore A after 8 minutes and green color. Consumable targeted at dental laboratories for model duplication.
• Silicone / Ugiform 25 Duplication silicone with hardness of 25 shore A, setting time of 30 minutes, and detail reproduction less than 1µ. Consumable targeted at dental laboratories requiring high-precision model duplication.
• Silicone / Polysilugine Addition silicone with hardness reaching 92 shore A after 24 hours. Consumable targeted at dental laboratories for precision duplication and modeling.
• Polishing / Electrolytic Liquid Electrolytic solution for polishing chromium-cobalt alloys. Consumable targeted at dental laboratories using the Integral 2 electrolytic polisher.
• Pincast Burnout casting posts Moser type with 2° 30' taper, box of 100 posts. Consumable targeted at dental laboratories for investment casting sprue preparation.
• Plastiform Plastic patterns for modelling partial denture framework with excellent resistance to deformation and good adherence to models. Consumable targeted at dental laboratories for partial denture pattern fabrication.

Quantifiable outcome

• e.ON Sinter Fast+ achieves sintering of elements in just 1 hour
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mikran.pl (Poland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010Polish distributor partner since 2010, with over a decade of cooperation. Distributed casting machines and expanded to sintering furnaces. Clients appreciate reliability, quality, and efficiency at competitive pricing.
• CeramcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor in France for Ceramco dental products as part of Ugin Dentaire's distribution network.
• Schutz DentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor in France for Schutz Dental products as part of Ugin Dentaire's distribution network.
• RuthiniumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor in France for Ruthinium dental products as part of Ugin Dentaire's distribution network.
• Nobil MetalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor in France for Nobil Metal dental products as part of Ugin Dentaire's distribution network.
• EriocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor in France for Erio dental products as part of Ugin Dentaire's distribution network.
• Bảo Châu Dental (Vietnam)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVietnamese distributor partner presenting Artis neo and e.ON 250 neo at VIDEC exhibitions. Has presented best-sellers at VIDEC 2023 in Hanoi.
• DentAvantgArt (Hungary)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHungarian distributor partner presenting products at Dental World Budapest exhibitions.
• Varun Traders (India)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndian distributor partner for EXPODENT INTERNATIONAL INDIA exhibitions. Stand C41-42-43 at EXPODENT 2024.
• Ampro Dental (India)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndian distributor partner for EXPODENT INTERNATIONAL INDIA exhibitions. Stand D25-26 at EXPODENT 2024.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ivoclar: Liechtenstein-based global leader in dental prosthetic materials and lab equipment, including furnaces and ceramic systems. Direct overlap with Ugin in sintering and ceramic firing equipment for dental laboratories.
• VITA Zahnfabrik: German manufacturer of dental ceramics and zirconia materials, also producing furnaces (e.g., VITA Vacumat, Zyrcomat) used in dental labs. Directly comparable to Ugin's e.ON sintering and ceramic furnace lines.
• Whip Mix: US-based manufacturer of dental lab equipment including sintering and burnout furnaces, plus prosthetic consumables. Comparable product mix and target customer base to Ugin.
• Zirkonzahn: Italian manufacturer specializing in zirconia processing and sintering furnaces (e.g., Zirkonofen). Direct competitor in the rapid-sintering zirconia furnace category where Ugin's e.ON Sinter Fast+ competes.
• Amann Girrbach: Austrian manufacturer of dental lab equipment including ceramic furnaces (e.g., Ceramill Therm) and CAD/CAM systems. Closely comparable mid-sized European lab-equipment peer.
• BEGO: German dental lab equipment manufacturer producing casting machines, furnaces, and prosthetic materials. Directly comparable casting and burnout equipment portfolio to Ugin's Ducatron and Programix lines.

Broad incumbents

• Dentsply Sirona: Global dental equipment and consumables major with broad portfolio including lab-side furnaces (e.g., inLab), CAD/CAM, and prosthetic materials. Larger incumbent competing across the same dental lab equipment space.

Emerging players

• Dentalfarm: Italian dental lab equipment manufacturer producing a broad range of small and mid-size lab devices including furnaces and polishing equipment. Comparable niche mid-market position to Ugin.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ugindentaire
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Compliance2 records

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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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