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Logotype in year 1971 GROUP

Planmeca Group's current logo.

Strong commitment to R&D product development. on consistently developing revolution-
According to Kyöstilä, the secret The company also works closely with ary technology and gaining a deep
behind his company’s success and understanding of the needs of dental
never-ending innovation is a strong and renowned dental universities and leading and health care professionals. I believe
unwavering commitment to Research and experts in building its product portfolio. these values have led us to where we are
Development. Up to 10% of Planmeca’s today – at the forefront of our industry,”
annual turnover is invested in R&D. “Our strong commitment to building Kyöstilä explains.
customer relationships all around the
“As a privately owned company, we are world and a passion for innovation guide 1971
in control of our own destiny and able to everything we do. They allow us to focus
make long-term commitments which are
the driving force behind our innovations,” 2016
Kyöstilä emphasises. “We also collaborate
closely with health care professionals and
leading universities. I firmly believe this
dedication to continuous development
will allow us to continue to make the
work of dental professionals easier and
more efficient for decades to come.”

Planmeca’s in-house R&D department
employs 140 people – a mixed group of
experts including software, mechanics,
and electronics engineers together
with usability and industrial designers.
Unrivalled scientific knowledge and
an in-depth understanding of clinical
workflows are vital parts of Planmeca’s

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