Align Technology, founded in 1997, is a global medical device company operating in the orthodontics and digital dentistry sectors. It pioneered the invisible orthodontics market with its Invisalign clear aligner system, which has treated more than 22 million patients worldwide. The company also manufactures the iTero intraoral scanner, a digital scanning device acquired in 2011. Align Technology reports annualized net revenues of approximately $4.1 billion and maintains over 2,300 active patents.
The company's technical work spans several domains relevant to engineering and technology professionals: digital treatment planning, mass-customization, shape-engineering based on biomechanical principles, advanced 3D printing technology, digital scanning technology, and digital dentistry. These disciplines underpin its products, which range from simple tooth alignment to complex orthodontic corrections.
With over 20,000 employees globally, Align Technology serves customers in more than 100 markets around the world. Its scale reflects the integration of software, hardware, and manufacturing technologies required to deliver mass-customised medical devices at a global level.
