3Shape A/S: the Google of Our Industry

By Kelly Fessel Carr

Posted Apr 28, 2011 in Digital Dentistry

LMT visits 3Shape A/S, located in downtown Copenhagen, Denmark, to learn about the company'' new DentalSystem™ 2009 software, D700 impression scanner and up-and-coming products.


3Shape A/S: you might call it the Google of the dental laboratory industry. Just like Google, the company was started by two ambitious graduate students--Tais Clausen and Nikolaj Deichmann--when they were both in their 20s and has quickly grown into a worldwide powerhouse in its field.


In just nine years, 3Shape A/S has become a leader in 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions, first revolutionizing hearing aid manufacturing and now the dental laboratory profession (click here to see LMT's article from the June/July issue for more details). "For the years to come our main focus will continue to be the dental industry. We want to offer complete digital dental solutions globally," explains Flemming Thorup, president and CEO. This mission is well underway, as the company has...

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  • Kelly Fessel Carr

    Associate Publisher / Editor at LMT Communications, Inc. · Newtown, CT

    At the helm of the magazine for over 35 years, Kelly is the heart and soul of the editorial department, guiding and shaping our coverage - both in print and online - to bring dental laboratory decision-makers the news and...

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