Planmeca expands its investment in E4D Technologies

Planmeca, the world’s largest privately owned dental technology and software company and equipment manufacturer, announced that it has expanded its investment in E4D Technologies, LLC, developer of the Planmeca FIT™ CAD/CAM system. Both Planmeca and Ivoclar Vivadent will increase their investment in E4D Technologies, making Planmeca and Ivoclar Vivadent equal equity partners in the company. In addition, Planmeca announced expansion opportunity of its CADCAM distribution network in the North American market.

Planmeca’s deepened collaboration with E4D Technologies in developing state-of-the-art CAD/CAM solutions further reinforces Planmeca’s commitment to help dental professionals improve patient care by offering a comprehensive portfolio of advanced digital dental solutions for clinics and laboratories in the field.

"The future of dentistry is digital and our strengthened commitment to E4D Technologies ensures that we are at the very core of this progress," said Tuomas Lokki, Senior Vice President of Planmeca. "We have developed game-changing solutions together with E4D Technologies, our new extremely fast intraoral scanner Planmeca Emerald™ being one of them. Our cooperation with Ivoclar Vivadent and our constantly evolving scanning, software and milling solutions keep us at the forefront of the industry."

"We’re thrilled that our CAD/CAM solutions will now be opened to other possible distribution partners. With a strong distribution network offering our entire portfolio in North America, we make sure that our solutions are available in the market as widely as possible," stated Lokki.

For more information, please contact:

Tuomas Lokki
Senior Vice President, Planmeca Oy
tel. +358 20 779 5523
Email: tuomas.lokki@planmeca.com

Planmeca Oy and Planmeca Group

Planmeca Oy is one of the world's leading dental equipment manufacturers with a product range covering digital dental units, CAD/CAM solutions, world-class 2D and 3D imaging devices and comprehensive software solutions. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Planmeca’s products are distributed in over 120 countries worldwide. With a strong commitment to pioneering innovations and design, it is the largest privately held company in its field. Planmeca Oy is part of the Finnish Planmeca Group, which operates in the field of health care technology.

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