Align Technology, Inc. ALGN

Company Overview

Align Technology, Inc. is a global medical device company operating primarily in the orthodontics and digital dentistry industries. The company is best known for the Invisalign system, a clear aligner solution used to straighten teeth, and for its iTero intraoral scanners and digital orthodontic software. Align serves orthodontists, general practitioner dentists, and dental laboratories, generating revenue through product sales, recurring consumables, and software-related services.

Founded in 1997, Align Technology pioneered the commercial use of clear aligners as an alternative to traditional braces. The company achieved a major inflection point with the broader adoption of Invisalign in the early 2000s and has since expanded its portfolio to include digital scanning, treatment planning, and CAD/CAM software. Its differentiation is driven by a large proprietary aligner manufacturing platform, extensive clinical data, and deep integration across the digital orthodontic workflow.