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DEKEMA

HardwareFreilassing, GermanyFounded 1973· One of 1733 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

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
11-50
Stage
Subsidiary
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
Shandong Sinocera Functional Material

Technology & Products

Key Products

High-quality dental ceramic furnaces (AUSTROMAT series) and innovative 3D printers (trix™print²) for dental technology, offering solutions for ceramic processing, zirconia sintering, and multi-color pressing.

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, VITA Zahnfabrik

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

https://www.dekema.com

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
6
Granted
2
Families
6

Leading domains: application (6), process (6), equipment (2)

Filings by year: 2019: 3 · 2018: 3

  1. METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMPONENT USING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING METHOD03908226 · EP
  2. Method of manufacturing a dental component12171629 · US
  3. METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMPONENT USING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING METHOD20220142752 · US
  4. Method of manufacturing a dental component12048601 · US
  5. METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMPONENT USING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING METHOD2020157158 · WO

Funding rounds

  • Acquisition€13.5 million (USD14.5 million)2023-05Lead: Shandong Sinocera Functional Material · Source: Yicai Global

Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

DEKEMA is a German manufacturer of high-precision ceramic furnaces and DLP 3D printers for dental technology, serving laboratories worldwide since 1973. The company bridges traditional ceramic processing with digital workflows, offering an integrated ecosystem from 3D printing to sintering.

Its core technology includes the trix™print² DLP printer for polymer AM and the AUSTROMAT series of furnaces for ceramic firing, pressing, and zirconia sintering. Proprietary features include AUTODRY™, which simulates object temperature and regulates the distance between the firing object and chamber via a vibration-free lift, and the trixpress™ system for processing up to three colors in one pressing cycle. The DEKEMA Cloud database provides access to thousands of firing and sintering programs from dental ceramics manufacturers, and the myDEKEMA app enables remote monitoring and control.

Target customers are dental laboratories, dental technicians, and clinics with in-house labs. Named partners include Henry Schein, Smart Dentistry Solutions, Shofu Lab USA, Axsys Dental Solutions, Proto3000 Dental, and Core3dcentres. The company competes with Ivoclar Vivadent, Dentsply Sirona, and VITA Zahnfabrik, differentiating through German engineering heritage, IoT connectivity, and integrated digital workflow.

In May 2023, Shandong Sinocera Functional Material acquired a 74.9% majority stake for €13.5 million ($14.5 million). DEKEMA reported revenue of €6.3 million and net profit of €670,800 in the nine months ended June 30, 2023. The company employs 11-50 people and is led by CEO Dr. Stephan Miller.