What articon dental digital solutions does

Articon Dental Digital Solutions is a US-based distributor and service provider of dental CAD/CAM equipment, materials, software, and contract manufacturing services for dental laboratories and clinics. Founded with its US division in Irvine, California in 2015, the company operates a B2B e-commerce storefront at articon.com supplemented by phone sales, a showroom, and worldwide shipping on request. Its catalog spans the full digital dental workflow: Medit scanners for digital impressions, Asiga and SHINING 3D DLP/SLA resin printers, Trumpf and HBD metal 3D printers, imes-icore CNC milling machines, Dekema and Nabertherm furnaces, Exocad and MillBox CAD/CAM software, dental implant components, and consumable materials including resins, zirconia discs, titanium and cobalt-chrome discs, milling burs, and post-processing accessories.

The company monetizes through one-time hardware sales, consumable material sales, software licenses, and outsourced milling and 3D printing services. Pricing is unit-based for consumables and entry-to-mid printers ($3,999 to $33,640 range), while higher-end equipment and scanners are quote-based, indicating an enterprise sales motion for capital purchases. Catalog breadth and multi-brand authorized distribution (Asiga, Medit, imes-icore, Exocad, MillBox, SHINING 3D, Detax, Dentona, Bego, Saremco, DESS, TopCore, Nabertherm, BOFA, Kroeplin, Dekema, Trumpf, Dental Direkt, Eisenbacher, NK-Optik) position Articon as a single procurement channel for dental labs and clinics building or expanding digital workflows.

The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or acquisitions. Marketing is primarily e-commerce and digital, with same-day UPS fulfillment domestically and a Google review footprint of 64 reviews. Revenue, headcount, and ownership details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

articon dental digital solutions

Legal name

Articon Dental CAD CAM Solutions

Website

https://articon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Articon Dental Digital Solutions distributes dental CAD/CAM equipment, materials, software, and contract manufacturing services to dental laboratories and clinics across the US from its Irvine, California headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental CAD/CAM Equipment & Materials

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

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), Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG), Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA), Implant Prosthetics & Abutment Fabrication (HLABAJAC), Medical Devices & Dental (Production AM Parts) (IMAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Dental CAD CAM equipment
• Dental 3D printing
• Dental milling machines
• Dental prosthetic materials
• Dental digital workflow

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

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of dental 3D printers, milling machines, scanners, furnaces, and accessories. Products include Asiga printers ($16,990-$33,640), SHINING 3D printers ($3,999), and milling equipment with varying price points.
2. Dental Resins and Materials: Sale of 3D printing resins (model, cast, denture, surgical guide, splint types), zirconia discs, titanium/cobalt-chrome discs, milling burs, and other consumable materials.
3. CAD/CAM Software: Sale of dental CAD software (Exocad) and CAM software (MillBox) for digital dental workflows.
4. Milling and 3D Printing Services: Provides milling services and 3D printing services for dental labs requiring outsourced production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Articon distributes and integrates dental CAD/CAM equipment including 3D printers (Asiga, SHINING 3D), dental milling machines (imes-icore), intraoral and desktop scanners (Medit), sintering furnaces, and related consumables (resins, zirconia and titanium discs, milling burs). The company also sells Exocad CAD and MillBox CAM software licenses, and provides contract manufacturing services including milling, resin and metal 3D printing, and orthodontic appliance production for dental labs and clinics.

Product overview

Articon Dental Digital Solutions is a dental CAD/CAM digital technologies provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for dental labs and clinics. The company operates as a distributor and service provider, offering professional-grade 3D printing solutions including Asiga and SHINING 3D dental 3D printers alongside a wide range of compatible resins. Their milling portfolio includes imes-icore dental milling machines with配套 CAD/CAM software solutions (Exocad, MillBox). The company also provides dental scanning equipment (Medit), sintering furnaces (Dekema, Nabertherm), implant components, and milling materials including zirconia discs, titanium, and cobalt-chrome. Beyond equipment and materials, Articon offers contract manufacturing services including milling, 3D printing (resin and metal), and orthodontic appliance production. Additional accessories include post-processing equipment like Otoflash G171 curing units, wash and cure stations, milling burs, and build trays. Technical support and US-wide shipping from their Irvine, California facility complement their product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Asiga 3D Printers Professional dental 3D printers including Asiga Ultra, Max 2, Max X, PRO 4K, and PRO 4K XL models using DLP/SLA technology for dental lab and clinic production.
• SHINING 3D AccuFab Printers SHINING 3D dental 3D printers including AccuFab-L4D/K, AccuFab-CEL, and AccuFab F1 models featuring 4K resolution and large build volumes for dental lab production.
• Dental 3D Printing Resins Wide range of dental 3D printing resins including model, tray, IBT, permanent crown, temporary crown, surgical guide, full denture, gingiva, cast, and night guard resins from brands such as Asiga, TopCore, Dentona, Detax, Bego, Saremco, and SHINING 3D.
• imes-icore Dental Milling Machines Dental milling machines from imes-icore including the one series, 150i series, and 350i series for precision dental restorations and prosthetics manufacturing.
• Exocad and MillBox CAD/CAM Software Dental CAD software including Exocad for restoration design, implant planning, and full-arch workflows, plus MillBox CAM software for dental milling operations.
• Medit Dental Scanners Medit intraoral and desktop dental 3D scanners for capturing patient dental impressions and creating digital models for CAD/CAM workflows.
• Dental Ovens and Furnaces Dental sintering, pressing, and firing furnaces including Dekema and Nabertherm ovens for ceramic firing and zirconia sintering processes.
• Dental Implant Components Dental implant parts including scan bodies, titanium base abutments, preform abutments, digital analogs, lab analogs, and milling screws for implant-supported restorations.
• Zirconia and Milling Discs Dental milling discs including zirconia, titanium, cobalt-chrome, PMMA, clear composite, wax, and calibration discs for producing dental restorations.
• Metal 3D Printing Systems Metal 3D printing solutions including Trumpf TruPrint 1000 and HBD 150 metal 3D printers along with metal powders for dental prosthetics.
• 3D Printing and Milling Services Contract manufacturing services including resin 3D printing, metal 3D printing, milling service, and orthodontic appliance production for dental labs.
• Milling Burs and Tools Dental milling burs including ball end mills, disk cutters, and specialized tools for imes-icore and Roland milling machines.
• NK-Optik Otoflash G171 Flash-Curing Device Flash-curing device for light-curing dental resin 3D printed parts with dual-sided UV exposure.
• Anycubic Wash and Cure 2.0 All-in-one post-processing machine combining washing and UV curing for resin 3D printed dental parts.
• SHINING 3D FabWash and FabCure 2 Automated post-processing units for washing and curing SHINING 3D dental resin prints.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• AsigacoreTechnology or IntegrationAsiga is a primary equipment partner providing dental 3D printers including the Ultra, Max 2, Max X, and PRO 4K series. Articon sells and supports the complete Asiga dental printer lineup along with compatible Asiga resins and accessories.
• MeditcoreTechnology or IntegrationMedit provides intraoral scanners and desktop 3D scanners for digital dental workflows. Articon distributes Medit scanning equipment to dental labs and clinics.
• imes-icorecoreTechnology or Integrationimes-icore manufactures dental milling machines (CORiTEC series) for milling zirconia, titanium, and cobalt-chrome restorations. Articon is an authorized distributor for imes-icore equipment and supplies.
• ExocadcoreTechnology or IntegrationExocad provides dental CAD software for restoration design, implant planning, and full-arch workflows. Articon sells and supports Exocad software licenses.
• MillBox (CIM System)coreTechnology or IntegrationMillBox CAM software for dental milling operations. Articon distributes MillBox as part of their software portfolio for digital dental workflows.
• SHINING 3DmajorTechnology or IntegrationSHINING 3D provides dental 3D printers (AccuFab series) and proprietary dental resins. Articon distributes SHINING 3D equipment and materials including AccuFab-L4D/K, F1, and CEL printers.
• DetaxmajorTechnology or IntegrationDetax manufactures FREEPRINT line of dental 3D printing resins including splints, crowns, dentures, and castable materials. Articon is an authorized Detax reseller.
• DentonamajorTechnology or IntegrationDentona produces Optiprint line of dental 3D printing resins and related products. Articon distributes Dentona materials including model, interim, and cast resins.
• DekemamajorTechnology or IntegrationDekema manufactures dental furnaces for ceramic firing and sintering. Articon distributes Dekema ovens as part of their dental equipment portfolio.
• TrumpfmajorTechnology or IntegrationTrumpf TruPrint 1000 metal 3D printer for dental applications. Articon distributes Trumpf metal 3D printing systems for dental labs requiring metal fabrication capabilities.
• NK-OptiksupportingTechnology or IntegrationNK-Optik produces the Otoflash G171 flash-curing device for post-processing 3D printed dental parts. Articon distributes Otoflash units and replacement trays.
• BegosupportingTechnology or IntegrationBego manufactures dental 3D printing resins (VarseoSmile line) and other dental materials. Articon distributes Bego products.
• SaremcosupportingTechnology or IntegrationSaremco produces Crowntec and other dental printing materials. Articon distributes Saremco resins including Crowntec and cleaning products.
• Eisenbacher (Kera)supportingTechnology or IntegrationEisenbacher Kera produces titanium discs and metal powders for dental applications. Articon distributes Kera titanium discs and Kera S metal powder.
• DESSsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDESS manufactures titanium pre-milled abutment blanks and implant components. Articon distributes DESS implant parts.
• Dental DirektsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDental Direkt produces zirconia discs (Bio ZX²) and PMMA discs for dental milling. Articon distributes Dental Direkt milling blanks.
• TopCoresupportingTechnology or IntegrationTopCore manufactures dental 3D printing resins including Model PRO, Model ECO, and cleaning liquids. Articon distributes TopCore products.
• NaberthermsupportingTechnology or IntegrationNabertherm produces sintering furnaces for dental applications. Articon distributes Nabertherm ovens as part of their dental equipment lineup.
• BoFa (BOFA)supportingTechnology or IntegrationBOFA produces air filtration systems for 3D printing. Articon distributes BOFA equipment for dental lab air quality management.
• KroeplinsupportingTechnology or IntegrationKroeplin manufactures precision measurement tools including micrometers for dental calibration. Articon distributes Kroeplin products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SprintRay: SprintRay designs and sells dental 3D printers, resins, and post-processing equipment (wash/cure units) directly to dental practices and labs. It overlaps directly with Articon's Asiga/SHINING 3D printer, resin, and post-processing lines and competes for the same digital dentistry customers.
• Formlabs Dental: Formlabs sells professional 3D printers and a broad dental resin portfolio (crowns, splints, surgical guides, models) alongside software and post-processing. It competes head-to-head with Articon's catalog of dental 3D printers, resins, and finishing accessories.
• Asiga: Asiga is the Australian manufacturer of the dental DLP 3D printers (Ultra, Max, PRO 4K) that anchor Articon's printer offering. As Asiga expands direct US sales, it increasingly competes with Articon for the same end customers while also being a key supply partner.
• Medit: Medit manufactures the intraoral and desktop dental scanners Articon distributes and sells direct worldwide to dental clinics and labs. The two compete for the same scanning hardware budget at the same customers.
• 3Shape: 3Shape provides dental scanners, TRIOS intraoral scanners, and CAD software for labs and clinics. It is a direct alternative to the Medit scanners and Exocad/MillBox software carried by Articon, serving the same digital dentistry workflow.

Broad incumbents

• Henry Schein: Henry Schein is the largest US dental supply distributor, offering a broad catalog of dental equipment, consumables, and technology including 3D printing and CAD/CAM products. It competes with Articon at scale, particularly with group practices and DSOs.
• Patterson Companies: Patterson is a major US dental and animal health distributor with deep coverage of dental labs and practices, including CAD/CAM equipment lines. It competes with Articon across most of its equipment and consumables catalog.
• Benco Dental: Benco Dental is a large privately held US dental supply distributor serving practices and labs with equipment, digital solutions, and consumables. It overlaps with Articon across the dental CAD/CAM and 3D printing categories.
• Dentsply Sirona: Dentsply Sirona is a global dental equipment and consumables manufacturer with its own scanners, milling machines, 3D printers (Primeprint), and CAD software. It competes broadly with Articon's entire digital workflow portfolio, including via direct sales.

Emerging players

• Zirkonzahn: Zirkonzahn is a specialist manufacturer of dental milling machines, CAD/CAM software, and zirconia materials for premium labs. It is comparable to Articon's imes-icore milling, Exocad/MillBox software, and zirconia disc lines for high-end restorative work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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