Planmeca
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Planmeca, established in 1971, is a Finnish manufacturer of high-tech dental equipment, 3D digital imaging devices and software.
Planmeca’s product lines are organised in
Planmeca offers integrated product concepts consisting of a dental unit, digital imaging equipment and software. Planmeca works in close co-operation with dental universities and institutions.
Planmeca’s products are designed and manufactured in Helsinki, Finland, and distributed worldwide via a network of dealers operating around the world. More than 98% of Planmeca’s production is exported to over 100 countries.
In the 1970s, Planmeca manufactured dental stools and instrument cabinets, and created its first patient chair and dental unit.
The 1980s was a decade of international expansion and subsidiaries were established abroad. Planmeca introduced a microprocessor-controlled dental chair, panoramic X-ray device and dental unit.
In the 1990s, Planmeca introduced a dental unit with an integrated patient chair. The decade was also an era of digital progress – Planmeca introduced an integrated information technology system for a digital dental practice, the all in one -concept. The concept allowed instant access to all digital clinical patient information at chair side via one software.
In the 2000s, Planmeca introduced a dental unit that could be converted from right- to left-handed use with motorised movements as well as the Planmeca Romexis software for processing patient information, dental unit’s user activities and images. Planmeca also introduced a new SCARA technology in its X-ray units, which enabled free formation of imaging geometry.
In the 2010s, the concept of Digital perfection was launched. The combination of a digital intraoral scan, a 3D X-ray (CBVT) and a 3D facial photo provides comprehensive information on the patient’s anatomy.
Planmeca Sovereign
Planmeca Compact i
Planmeca Compact a
Planmeca Chair
3D imaging devices
Planmeca ProMax 3D s
Planmeca ProMax 3D
Planmeca ProMax 3D Mid
Planmeca ProMax 3D Max
Planmeca ProMax 3D ProFace
Panoramic imaging devices
Planmeca ProMax
Planmeca ProOne
Intraoral imaging devices
Planmeca Intra
Planmeca ProSensor
Planmeca PlanScan
Software
Planmeca Romexis
In addition to Planmeca Oy, the companies belonging to Planmeca Group are: Planmed
Oy, a manufacturer of mammography and orthopaedic imaging equipment, Plandent Oy, a full-service dental supply company, LM-Instruments Oy, a manufacturer of dental hand instruments, Opus Systemer AS, a developer of dental software solutions and Triangle Furniture Systems Inc., a manufacturer of dental practice cabinetry solutions.
Planmeca’s product lines are organised in
- dental care units
- dental X-ray units
- digital imaging and software applications.
Planmeca offers integrated product concepts consisting of a dental unit, digital imaging equipment and software. Planmeca works in close co-operation with dental universities and institutions.
Planmeca’s products are designed and manufactured in Helsinki, Finland, and distributed worldwide via a network of dealers operating around the world. More than 98% of Planmeca’s production is exported to over 100 countries.
History
Planmeca was founded by Mr. Heikki Kyöstilä in 1971. Mr Kyöstilä is the President and owner of Planmeca.In the 1970s, Planmeca manufactured dental stools and instrument cabinets, and created its first patient chair and dental unit.
The 1980s was a decade of international expansion and subsidiaries were established abroad. Planmeca introduced a microprocessor-controlled dental chair, panoramic X-ray device and dental unit.
In the 1990s, Planmeca introduced a dental unit with an integrated patient chair. The decade was also an era of digital progress – Planmeca introduced an integrated information technology system for a digital dental practice, the all in one -concept. The concept allowed instant access to all digital clinical patient information at chair side via one software.
In the 2000s, Planmeca introduced a dental unit that could be converted from right- to left-handed use with motorised movements as well as the Planmeca Romexis software for processing patient information, dental unit’s user activities and images. Planmeca also introduced a new SCARA technology in its X-ray units, which enabled free formation of imaging geometry.
In the 2010s, the concept of Digital perfection was launched. The combination of a digital intraoral scan, a 3D X-ray (CBVT) and a 3D facial photo provides comprehensive information on the patient’s anatomy.
Planmeca’s products
Dental units and patient chairsPlanmeca Sovereign
Planmeca Compact i
Planmeca Compact a
Planmeca Chair
3D imaging devices
Planmeca ProMax 3D s
Planmeca ProMax 3D
Planmeca ProMax 3D Mid
Planmeca ProMax 3D Max
Planmeca ProMax 3D ProFace
Panoramic imaging devices
Planmeca ProMax
Planmeca ProOne
Intraoral imaging devices
Planmeca Intra
Planmeca ProSensor
Planmeca PlanScan
Software
Planmeca Romexis
Product design awards
During the years, Planmeca’s dental and X-ray units have received international recognition in product design contests.- 2004 iF design award china, Honourable Mention, China
- 2007 iF design award china, Honourable Mention, China
- 2007 iF design award china, Top Selection, China
- 2008 iF product design awardIF product design awardThe iF Product Design Award was introduced in 1954 and is annually conferred by the iF International Forum Design. Every year the iF attracts more than 2,000 product entries from around 37 nations, which are judged by renowned experts, with the best of them receiving an iF seal of outstanding...
, Germany - 2009 red dot design award, Germany
Co-operation with universities
Cooperative work between Planmeca and universities in product and software development is widespread. Planmeca offers solutions designed especially for teaching environments. Planmeca has supplied dental units and X-ray units to universities and hospitals around the world.Planmeca Group
Planmeca Oy is the parent company of Planmeca Group. The Group operates in the field of health care and consists of six companies. The Group employs approximately 2,400 people worldwide and the estimated turnover for 2011 amounts to MEUR 700. The headquarters is located in Helsinki, Finland.In addition to Planmeca Oy, the companies belonging to Planmeca Group are: Planmed
Planmed
Planmed Oy, established in 1989, is a Finnish company that designs and manufactures imaging systems and accessories for mammography as well as for orthopedic imaging. The company is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, and exports over 98% of its production to approximately 70 countries worldwide....
Oy, a manufacturer of mammography and orthopaedic imaging equipment, Plandent Oy, a full-service dental supply company, LM-Instruments Oy, a manufacturer of dental hand instruments, Opus Systemer AS, a developer of dental software solutions and Triangle Furniture Systems Inc., a manufacturer of dental practice cabinetry solutions.
External links
- http://www.planmeca.com/
- http://www.planmecausa.com/
- http://www.planmed.com/
- http://www.plandent.com/
- http://www.opusdental.com/
- http://www.lminstruments.com/
- http://www.triangle-online.com/