MINDFAB
MINDFAB (formerly CADtools) is a German medical manufacturing partner and materials/tools distributor for dental laboratories, offering CAD/CAM materials, DLyte polishing machines, and precision tools as a subsidiary of CADdent GmbH.
- CEO / Founder
- Manfred Goth
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- CADdent GmbH (parent company, 100% owner)
Technology & Products
Key Products
CAD/CAM milling materials (Zirconia, Cobalt-Chrome, Titanium, Polymer); DLyte electropolishing machines; Precision tools and consumables for dental labs
Technological Advantage
Claimed: Seamless 'one-stop-shop' from CAD design to finished part. Verified: In-house 5-axis CNC capabilities specifically calibrated for AM part finishing, ensuring high-accuracy functional parts (Defensible through process expertise).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
One-stop shop for dental laboratories: premium CAD/CAM materials, DLyte electropolishing machines, and precision tools — combining 60 years of dental craftsmanship with digital innovation.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates through deep engineering roots (CAD/CAM focus) and in-house CNC finishing, providing higher precision (micron-level) compared to standard AM-only service bureaus that outsource post-processing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Dental laboratories, dental technicians, and medical manufacturing professionals in the DACH region and Europe.
Industry Verticals
Dental; Optics; Acoustics; Medical Manufacturing
Competitors
1zu1 Prototypen; FKM Sintertechnik; FIT AG
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2004: Founded as engineering office; 2014: Investment in first metal AM systems; 2020: Relocation to expanded production facility in Marchtrenk.