3Shape develops and manufactures intraoral scanners, laboratory scanners, and CAD/CAM software for digital dentistry
3Shape A/S
Kopenhagen (DK) · Szczecin (PL) · Düsseldorf (DE) · Paris (FR) · Mailand (IT) · Madrid (ES) · Ankara (TR) · Reading (UK) · Kiew (UA) · New Providence, NJ (US) · São Paulo (BR) · Bogotá (CO) · SydneyNew on Amplifa
About 3Shape
3Shape A/S, headquartered in Copenhagen, develops and produces hardware and software for digital dentistry. The company, founded in 2000, manufactures the TRIOS intraoral scanner in the variants TRIOS 6, TRIOS 5, TRIOS 3, and TRIOS Core, as well as the dual-model laboratory scanners F8 and E Series. The hardware is complemented by CAD/CAM software for the construction of dental prosthetics and CAM production, the 3Shape Unite cloud platform, AI-supported diagnostics (Dx Plus), and outsourcing services for CAD design. Target groups include dental practices, dental laboratories, and dental organizations; the original focus was on software for the hearing aid industry (3Shape Audio). Scanner manufacturing, sales, and Academy training in Poland are consolidated at 3Shape Poland Sp. z o.o. in Szczecin. For the DACH market, 3Shape Germany GmbH in Düsseldorf is responsible; the company has over 2,243 employees and is represented in 100+ markets.
- Site
- Düsseldorf
- Processes
- Intraoral scanning (TRIOS), Dental CAD/CAM Software (Design of Dental Prosthetics, CAM Production), Manufacturing of Dental 3D Scanners, Manufacturing of Medical Devices, Instruments, and Dentures as well as Computers/Peripherals, Repair and maintenance of metal goods, machinery and systems, Design Services / CAD Design Outsourcing, TRIOS Care Service Plan (Support, Warranty, Onboarding, Training), Service Plan for Laboratories (LabCare)
- Founded
- 2000
- Employees
- 2243
- Industries
- Dentistry (Practices), Dental Laboratories, Dental Organizations/Clinic Chains, Hearing Aid Industry (3Shape Audio), Hearing Aid Industry (3Shape Audio, historical focus)
- 01
Software and hardware development (Copenhagen, Kyiv)
- 02
Scanner manufacturing and assembly (Szczecin, Poland)
- 03
CAD design services (New Providence, USA)
- 04
Sales through proprietary branches and dealer network
- 05
Training and support (3Shape Academy, TRIOS Care, LabCare)
- 06
Cloud platform and case communication (3Shape Unite)
Products & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intraoral scanning (TRIOS)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dental CAD/CAM Software (Design of Dental Prosthetics, CAM Production)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing of Dental 3D ScannersAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing of Medical Devices, Instruments, and Dentures as well as Computers/PeripheralsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Repair and maintenance of metal goods, machinery and systemsSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design Services / CAD Design OutsourcingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
7 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intraoralscanner | 3Shape TRIOS 6 | – | – | 2025 | – |
| Intraoralscanner | 3Shape TRIOS 5 | – | – | 2022 | – |
| Intraoralscanner | 3Shape TRIOS 3 | – | – | 2015 | – |
| Intraoralscanner | 3Shape TRIOS Core | – | – | 2024 | – |
| Laborscanner | 3Shape F8 (Dual-model Laboratory Scanner) | – | – | 2023 | – |
| Laborscanner | 3Shape E Series (E2/E3) | – | – | – | – |
| Production Site for Scanner Manufacturing | 3Shape Poland Sp. z o.o. | – | – | 2005 | Szczecin, Poland |
Additional services
Company History
- 2000
Founded by Nikolaj Deichmann and Tais Clausen; initial focus on hearing aid manufacturers
- 2002
Flemming Thorup appointed CEO
- 2005
First dental laboratory software for dental prosthetic design and CAM production; development office in Kyiv and scanner manufacturing in Poland opened
- 2011
First TRIOS intraoral scanner – the first powder-free intraoral scanner on the market
- 2015
TRIOS 3 released
- 2017
TRIOS 3 Wireless – the world's first wireless intraoral scanner
- 2020
Founders step back operationally; Jakob Just-Bomholt appointed CEO, Jørgen Jensen Chairman of the Board
- 2021
3Shape Unite platform introduced
- 2022
TRIOS 5 Wireless introduced (smallest and lightest scanner)
- 2023
TRIOS 5 multiple awards; F8 laboratory scanner receives Red Dot 'Best of the Best'; revenue 3,285 Billion DKK, 2,243 employees
- 2024
Record year with numerous product introductions, including TRIOS Core
- 2025
TRIOS 6 wins European Product Design Award (EPDA); 33 million patients scanned, TRIOS in 50,000+ practices in 100+ countries