Align Technology, Inc. is a medical technology enterprise that develops, produces, and markets its leading products: Invisalign transparent dental aligners and iTero ...
Align Technology, Inc., headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, is a leading medical device company that revolutionized the field of orthodontics with the introduction of the Invisalign system, a series of clear, removable aligners that serve as an alternative to traditional braces. Founded in 1997 by Zia Chishti and Kelsey Wirth, the company has grown from a small startup into a global enterprise with over 20,000 employees. Its operations are organized into two primary segments: Clear Aligner and Scanners and Services. The Clear Aligner segment offers a comprehensive portfolio including Invisalign Full for teenagers with features like mandibular advancement and compliance tracking, Invisalign First for early intervention in children aged seven to ten, and non-comprehensive options such as Invisalign Moderate, Lite, Express, and Go for less complex cases. Additionally, it provides retention products and training for dental practitioners. The Scanners and Services segment is built around the iTero intraoral scanner, a digital impression system that enables 3D scanning for restorative and orthodontic procedures. This segment offers specialized software for different dental specialties, CAD/CAM services, and innovative tools like the Invisalign Outcome Simulator and TimeLapse technology for tracking treatment progress. Align Technology sells its products in over 100 countries, with significant markets in the United States, Switzerland, and China. The company is led by President and CEO Joseph M. Hogan, who has been at the helm since 2015, and it has demonstrated strong financial performance with a market capitalization of over $12 billion, robust profit margins, and a commitment to ongoing research and development, investing about 9% of revenue back into innovation. Beyond its products, Align Technology is dedicated to advancing digital dentistry through education and partnerships, aiming to improve patient experiences and outcomes. With a focus on transforming smiles and lives, the company continues to lead the industry in clear aligner therapy and intraoral scanning technology.
