Company Profile
3Shape A/S is a Denmark-based manufacturer of 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 2000 by two graduate students, the privately held company operates under parent 3Shape Holding A/S (CVR: 25553489) and employs over 2,200 people across more than 50 nationalities. 3Shape serves dental and hearing professionals worldwide with ISO 13485 certified manufacturing and open-ecosystem interoperability.
Core Products ＆ Technologies
Intraoral Scanning Systems
• TRIOS 5 Wireless: Award-winning high-definition color scanner with shade measurement and wireless connectivity for restorative and orthodontic workflows
• TRIOS 6: Next-generation wireless intraoral scanner with enhanced AI-guided tissue recognition and digital caries detection capabilities
• TRIOS MOVE Pro: Integrated mobile scanning solution bringing patient consultations to life with real-time visualization
Lab Scanners ＆ CAD/CAM Software
• 3Shape Dental System: Comprehensive CAD/CAM software for designing crowns, bridges, abutments, and implant-supported prostheses; includes FDA 510(k) cleared Abutment Designer
• 3Shape Automate: AI-powered dental design service platform delivering core indication designs in as little as 90 seconds from uploaded scans
• Lab Scanners: High-precision laboratory scanners for model digitization and full-arch cases
Imaging ＆ Diagnostic Software
• 3Shape X1 4-in-1 CBCT: Cone-beam CT scanner delivering panoramic, face scan, and cephalometric imaging; Red Dot Product Design Award winner (2017)
• Dx Plus: AI-assistive digital diagnostic software for patient checkups and treatment planning
• 3Shape Unite: Cloud-based integration platform connecting clinics, labs, and treatment planning workflows
Market Position ＆ Certifications
3Shape holds a leading position in the global digital dentistry market, competing with Dentsply Sirona, Align Technology, Medit, Planmeca, and Carestream Dental. Key strengths include:
• 25+ years of innovation in 3D scanning and digital dental workflows
• Open ecosystem: STL, PLY, DCM output formats ensuring compatibility with major CAD/CAM and milling systems
• Regulatory compliance: CE marked, FDA 510(k) cleared products, ISO 13485 certified manufacturing
• Global R＆D footprint: Development centers in Denmark, Ukraine, and North Macedonia; production facility in Poland
Corporate Timeline
2000 — Founded by two graduate students in Copenhagen, Denmark
2014 — Founders received King Frederik IX's Award from HRH Prince Consort Henrik of Denmark
2015 — Launched 3Shape X1 4-in-1 CBCT scanner at IDS Cologne
2022 — Expanded strategic partnership with Dentsply Sirona for Primescan and Omnicam integration
2023 — Acquired LabStar, a cloud-based laboratory management software provider
2024 — Introduced TRIOS-meets-prime and enhanced 3Shape Automate platform for dental practices
Target Markets ＆ Applications
• Restorative Dentistry: Crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and veneer digital impressions and design
• Orthodontics: Clear aligner workflow integration, orthodontic study models, and treatment planning
• Implantology: Implant planning, abutment design, and surgical guide fabrication
• Prosthodontics ＆ Dental Labs: Full-arch rehabilitation, denture design, and high-volume lab production workflows
• Hearing Care: 3D scanning solutions for custom hearing aid shell manufacturing
Contact Information
Global Headquarters
Address: Holmens Kanal 7, 1060 København K, Denmark
Phone: +45 70272620
Website: www.3shape.com
