What ARTICON does

ARTICON (legal entity: Articon Dental CAD CAM Solutions) is a privately held dental CAD/CAM solutions provider headquartered at 1 Technology Drive, Suite F213, Irvine, California, with US operations established in 2015. The company operates as a multi-vendor distributor and integrator of digital dentistry equipment, consumables, software, and on-demand manufacturing services for dental laboratories and dental clinics/practices across the United States. Its catalog spans Asiga DLP resin 3D printers (Ultra, Max series, PRO 4K), SHINING 3D AccuFab printers (F1, L4D/K, CEL), metal 3D printers (Trumpf TruPrint 1000 SLM, HBD 150), imes-icore CORiTEC 5-axis milling machines (One+, 150i, 350i series), Medit intraoral scanners, Dekema/Nabertherm furnaces, NK-Optik and SHINING 3D post-processing units, and a consumables line covering Asiga/TopCore/Dentona/Detax/SHINING 3D resins, Eisenbacher/TopCore/Scheftner metal powders, zirconia/titanium/CoCr/PMMA discs, milling burs, and implant components, plus Exocad CAD and MillBox CAM software.

The company's business model combines one-time equipment sales (price range $3,999 to $95,356), recurring consumables revenue tied to installed bases, transaction-fee 3D printing and milling services (per-unit pricing $3 to $350), and technical support services. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer e-commerce through articon.com with same-day UPS shipping, supplemented by a physical showroom in Irvine, phone-based enterprise sales, and digital marketing (SEO, blog/tutorials, Google reviews, email newsletter). The primary customer segments are dental laboratories and dental clinics/practices, with use cases spanning models, surgical guides, crowns, bridges, dentures, implant bars, RPD frames, and orthodontic appliances across resin, metal, zirconia, and PMMA materials. Operationally, ARTICON runs with approximately 10 employees, has not raised disclosed external funding, and has expanded its vendor portfolio and service offerings incrementally over the past decade, most notably adding the SHINING 3D distribution line and layered service offerings between 2024 and 2026.

Name

ARTICON

Legal name

Articon Dental CAD CAM Solutions

Website

https://articon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ARTICON is a US-based, privately held dental CAD/CAM distributor and service provider in Irvine, California, reselling 3D printers, milling machines, materials, and software from brands like Asiga, SHINING 3D, Trumpf, and imes-icore to dental laboratories and clinics nationwide, while offering on-demand 3D printing and milling services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental CAD/CAM Equipment and Digital Dentistry Solutions

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Dental Laboratories (339116)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843)

akta.pro primary industry

CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Dental Prosthetics (HLABAJAF), Implant Prosthetics & Abutment Fabrication (HLABAJAC), Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA), Orthodontic Appliances & Aligners Fabrication (HLABAJAD), Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG), Medical & Dental Prototyping (Models, Guides, Pre-Op Planning) (IMAAAFAI)

Keywords

• Dental CAD/CAM equipment
• Dental 3D printers
• Dental milling machines
• Digital dentistry workflows
• Dental laboratory materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of 3D printers (resin and metal), dental milling machines, scanners, ovens, furnaces, and accessories. Products include Asiga dental printers, Trumpf metal printers, imes-icore milling machines, and SHINING 3D equipment.
2. Materials and Consumables: Sale of 3D printing resins, metal powders (cobalt-chrome, titanium), zirconia discs, milling burs, and dental CAD/CAM software (Exocad, MillBox). Recurring revenue from consumables.
3. 3D Printing Services: On-demand 3D printing services for dental models, surgical guides, dentures, crowns, bridges, RPD frames, and metal printing using customer-provided STL files.
4. Milling Services: Precision milling services for titanium implant bars using Imes-Icore machines with 24-48 hour turnaround for California businesses.
5. Technical Support Services: Technical support and assistance for equipment setup, troubleshooting, and ongoing operations for all supported machines and workflows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ARTICON is a U.S. distributor and digital dentistry service provider that sells dental CAD/CAM equipment (DLP/SLA resin 3D printers from Asiga and SHINING 3D, SLM metal 3D printers from Trumpf and HBD, and 5-axis milling machines from imes-icore), along with consumables (3D printing resins, metal powders, zirconia and titanium discs, milling burs, implant components), CAD/CAM software (Exocad, MillBox), and complementary equipment such as intraoral scanners, curing units, and sintering furnaces. The company also delivers outsourced 3D printing and milling services (crowns, bridges, dentures, surgical guides, RPD frames, implant bars) and provides technical support for the installed equipment base.

Product overview

ARTICON is a dental CAD/CAM solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of 3D printing equipment, milling machines, materials, software, and manufacturing services for dental laboratories and clinics. The product portfolio centers on Asiga DLP dental 3D printers (Ultra, Max, Max 2, Max X, MAX X Plus, PRO 4K, PRO 4K XL), SHINING 3D AccuFab printers (F1, L4D/K, CEL), metal 3D printers (Trumpf TruPrint 1000, HBD 150), and imes-icore CORiTEC milling machines (One+, 150i Dry/PRO, 350i PRO/PRO+/Loader PRO+). Supporting these core platforms are NK-Optik Otoflash G171 and SHINING 3D FabCure curing units, FabWash post-processing equipment, and compatible 3D resins from Asiga, TopCore, Dentona, Detax, and SHINING 3D for models, surgical guides, crowns, bridges, dentures, and splints. Metal powders from Eisenbacher (Kera S), TopCore (Classic BC Cobalt-Chrome), and Scheftner (Starbond) serve SLM metal printing. The software ecosystem includes Exocad CAD software and MillBox CAM software for digital workflow integration. ARTICON also provides technical support services and acts as a distributor for multiple dental equipment manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California, with U.S. operations since 2015.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Asiga Ultra Dental 3D Printer Professional DLP dental 3D printer for precision resin printing in clinical and laboratory settings, supporting models, surgical guides, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic applications. Targeted at dental labs and clinics.
• Asiga Max Dental 3D Printer Professional DLP resin 3D printer with Smart Positioning System technology and onboard material heating for dental applications, targeted at dental labs and clinics.
• Asiga MAX X Plus 3D Printer Professional high-resolution DLP 3D printer available in multiple pixel configurations with Smart Positioning System technology, onboard material heating, and open material compatibility, targeted at dental laboratories requiring precision prosthetic production.
• Asiga PRO 4K Dental 3D Printer High-resolution 4K DLP dental 3D printer designed for detailed dental restorations and prosthetics, targeted at dental laboratories and clinics.
• SHINING 3D AccuFab F1 Dental 3D Printer High-performance DLP dental 3D printer with dual heating, intelligent detection features, and open material system for dental models, surgical guides, splints, denture bases, crowns, bridges, and All-on-X try-ins. Targeted at dental labs and clinics.
• SHINING 3D AccuFab-L4D/K Dental 3D Printer Large-format dental 3D printer with 4K resolution and flexible print volume options for models, surgical guides, splints, crowns, and bridges, targeted at dental labs seeking higher-volume production.
• Trumpf TruPrint 1000 Metal 3D Printer Compact and highly productive SLM metal 3D printing system with multilaser option for up to 80% higher productivity and Multiplate system for continuous operation, supporting cobalt-chrome, titanium, stainless steel, and precious metal alloys for dental prosthetic production.
• HBD 150 Metal 3D Printer Compact SLM metal 3D printer with sealed glovebox structure, integrated atmosphere purification, and controlled oxygen content for dental, medical, and research applications including crowns, dentures, and implants.
• imes-icore CORiTEC One+ Dental Milling Machine High-performance chairside CAD/CAM milling system with 5-axis simultaneous machining, wet and dry processing, supporting zirconia, PMMA, titanium, cobalt-chrome, and other dental materials for dental clinics and practices.
• imes-icore CORiTEC 350i Loader PRO+ Dental Milling Machine Automated dental milling system with integrated material loader for continuous high-volume production, targeted at full-service dental laboratories.
• Medit Intraoral Scanners Advanced intraoral scanners for digital dental impressions and treatment planning, distributed by ARTICON for dental clinics and practices.
• Dental Sintering and Firing Furnaces (Dekema and Nabertherm) Ceramic firing and sintering furnaces for dental laboratories, distributed by ARTICON under the Dekema and Nabertherm brands.
• SHINING 3D FabCure 2 Dental Curing Unit Dental curing unit for post-curing resin 3D printed parts with controlled UV light and chamber heating, targeted at dental labs and clinics using SHINING 3D printers.
• NK-Optik Otoflash G171 Flash-Curing Device Flash-curing device for light-curing dental 3D printed parts with LED lights or xenon flash light under inert gas atmosphere, targeted at dental laboratories using resin printing.
• 3D Printing Resins (Asiga, TopCore, Dentona, Detax, SHINING 3D) Catalog of dental 3D printing resins from Asiga, TopCore, Dentona, Detax, and SHINING 3D for dental models, surgical guides, denture bases, and other dental applications, sold as consumables to dental labs and clinics.
• Metal Powders for 3D Printing (TopCore, Eisenbacher, Scheftner) Biocompatible cobalt-chrome and other metal powders from TopCore, Eisenbacher, and Scheftner for SLM 3D printing of dental crowns, bridges, bars, superstructures, and orthodontic appliances, sold as consumables to dental labs.
• Exocad Dental CAD Software Comprehensive dental CAD software from Exocad for designing crowns, bridges, frameworks, and other dental restorations, distributed by ARTICON to dental laboratories and clinics.
• MillBox CAM Software CAM software for dental milling machine programming and toolpath generation, distributed by ARTICON to dental laboratories using imes-icore and other milling machines.
• Dental Direkt Bio ZX2 Zirconia Discs High-translucent and super-translucent zirconia discs for aesthetic dental restorations, sold by ARTICON as milling materials for dental laboratories.
• Eisenbacher KERA Ti-5 Titanium Disc Grade 5 titanium disc for milling dental implant bars and frameworks, sold by ARTICON as a milling material for dental laboratories.
• imes-icore Dental Milling Burs Material-specific milling burs for zirconia, PMMA, PEEK, wax, titanium, and cobalt-chrome machining, sold by ARTICON as consumables for dental laboratories operating milling machines.
• Dental Implant Components (NT Trading and DESS) Catalog of implant analogs, titanium base abutments, preform abutments, and premilled abutment blanks in titanium and cobalt-chrome from NT Trading and DESS, distributed by ARTICON to dental laboratories for implant restorations.
• Milled Titanium Implant Bar Service Precision-milled dental implant bar service using imes-icore machines and Eisenbacher Grade 5 Titanium discs with passive fit verification, offered by ARTICON to dental laboratories and clinics with 24-48 hour turnaround for California businesses.
• RPD Frame Metal 3D Printing Service Metal 3D printing service for removable partial denture frameworks using CoCr powder and Trumpf TruPrint 1000 SLM technology, offered by ARTICON to dental laboratories on a per-unit basis.
• 3D Printed Dentures Service Custom 3D printed dentures service using Asiga 3D printers with options for base, try-in, and teeth types in various shades, offered by ARTICON to dental laboratories and clinics.
• Crowns and Bridges 3D Printing Service 3D printed permanent and temporary crowns and bridges using Asiga Pro 4K DLP technology, offered by ARTICON to dental laboratories and clinics on a per-unit basis.
• Surgical Guide 3D Printing Service Precision 3D printed surgical guides for dental implant placement, offered by ARTICON to dental clinics and laboratories on a per-unit basis.
• Technical Support Services Technical support and assistance for equipment setup, troubleshooting, and ongoing operations for all supported machines and workflows, offered by ARTICON to dental laboratories and clinics via phone, email, and a Freshdesk support portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 64 customer reviews with EXCELLENT rating on Google
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SHINING 3DcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026ARTICON now offers the complete SHINING 3D product line including dental 3D printers (AccuFab series), automated washing units, curing units, resin tanks, and dental resins. This partnership brings entry-level to mid-range DLP printing options to ARTICON's portfolio.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• 3Shape: Dental intraoral scanners and CAD software provider whose products sit at the front end of the digital workflow ARTICON supports. Comparable as an adjacent technology player in the same end-to-end dental CAD/CAM stack.
• SprintRay: US dental 3D printer OEM focused on chairside and lab workflows. Overlaps with ARTICON's DLP printer portfolio from a competitive equipment standpoint and increasingly sells direct to clinicians.
• Formlabs Dental: US 3D printer manufacturer with a dedicated dental product line and resins. Comparable as a dental DLP/SLA 3D printing brand competing in the same category as Asiga and SHINING 3D, which ARTICON distributes.
• Ackuretta: Dental 3D printing hardware, resins, and post-processing brand. Comparable as a competing dental DLP ecosystem that competes with the Asiga/SHINING 3D lines ARTICON distributes.

Broad incumbents

• Henry Schein: Largest US dental distributor with a broad portfolio of equipment, supplies, software, and services. Overlaps with ARTICON in dental CAD/CAM distribution but at vastly greater scale and a wider scope of practice categories.
• Dentsply Sirona: Global dental equipment and consumables manufacturer with a broad CAD/CAM portfolio including CEREC. A direct upstream competitor and incumbent to the workflows ARTICON helps labs build out.

Direct peers

• Benco Dental: US dental equipment and supply distributor serving dental practices and labs with a multi-vendor portfolio. Most directly comparable to ARTICON's distribution-plus-service-bureau model in the US dental CAD/CAM category.
• Patterson Companies: Major US dental and animal health distributor with a strong dental equipment and consumables portfolio. Comparable as a multi-vendor dental equipment distributor selling to the same US lab and clinic customer base.
• Whip Mix: US-based dental lab equipment, materials, and digital workflow supplier. Comparable to ARTICON in serving dental laboratories with 3D printing, milling, and sintering equipment plus materials.

Others

• Glidewell Dental: Large US dental laboratory and implant provider operating an extensive in-house digital production footprint. Comparable as a major buyer of dental 3D printing, milling, and materials, and an indicator of where end-buyer consolidation is heading.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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