DEKEMA
German manufacturer of high-precision ceramic furnaces and innovative 3D printers for dental technology, delivering precision and reliability since 1973.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Stephan Miller
- Team Size
- 40
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- €13.5M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Shandong Sinocera Functional Material
Technology & Products
Key Products
["AUSTROMAT 220 G2 - Compact glazing furnace (up to 1,100°C)","AUSTROMAT 624i G2 - High-performance ceramic firing furnace with AutoDry","AUSTROMAT 644 - Pressing furnace with simple capacity","AUSTROMAT 654/654i G2 - Multiple pressing furnace with trixpress™ system","AUSTROMAT 664/664i G2 - Ultra-fast zirconia sintering furnace (up to 1,600°C)","AUSTROMAT 674/674i G2 - High-capacity sintering furnace for full-arch restorations","trix™print² - DLP 3D printer for dental applications","trixpress™ - Multiple pressing system with 3-stamp technology","trix™4all - Universal pressing compatibility system","myDEKEMA app - Smartphone control and monitoring","DEKEMA Cloud - Internet database and program streaming","DEKEMA COLORITE - Custom furnace personalization"]
Technological Advantage
50+ years of German precision engineering heritage combined with Industry 4.0 IoT capabilities; cloud-connected DEKEMA database provides unlimited access to thousands of firing, pressing and sintering programs from nearly every dental ceramics manufacturer worldwide; integrated digital workflow from 3D printing (trix™print²) through processing in AUSTROMAT furnaces; myDEKEMA app enables remote monitoring and control; anodized housing design for durability and quality
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Combines precision German engineering with smart IoT connectivity, offering automated ceramic processing, cloud-connected program databases with thousands of manufacturer protocols, and integrated digital workflow from 3D printing to final sintering
How They Differentiate
Exclusive AUTODRY™ technology simulating object temperature with vibration-free lift; trixpress™ system for multi-color pressing; ultra-fast zirconia sintering; IoT connectivity with DEKEMA Cloud database; 50+ years of German precision engineering heritage; integrated digital workflow from 3D printing (trix™print²) through processing in AUSTROMAT furnaces; cloud-connected program database with thousands of manufacturer protocols
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Dental laboratories worldwide, dental technicians, dental clinics with in-house laboratories
Industry Verticals
["Dental Technology","Medical Devices","Digital Dentistry","Healthcare","Ceramic Manufacturing"]
Competitors
Ivoclar Vivadent; Dentsply Sirona; Zirkonzahn
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue of €6.3 million (USD $6.8 million) and net profit of €670,800 (USD $721,950) in nine months ended June 30, 2023; established 50+ year old company serving dental laboratories globally through worldwide dealer network
Major Milestones
["Founded in 1973 as independent German precision equipment manufacturer","Pioneered networkable furnaces since 2007","Launched trix™press™ system with 3-stamp technology for multi-color processing","Launched AUSTROMAT i series with intelligent automation and cloud connectivity","Expanded into 3D printing market with trix™print² DLP printer","May 2023: Shandong Sinocera Functional Material acquired 74.9% majority stake for €13.5 million ($14.5 million)","Launched Series i G2 line with four color-customizable furnaces and major Thor software version"]
Notable Customers
Smart Dentistry Solutions; Shofu Lab USA; Axsys Dental Solutions; Garland Dental Services; Proto3000 Dental; Ceramet UK Dental Solutions; Core3dcentres