Manufacturer of orthodontic precision products such as brackets, mini-implants, aligner systems and 3D printing solutions
FORESTADENT Bernhard Förster GmbH
Pforzheim (Headquarters, Production)New on Amplifa
About FORESTADENT
FORESTADENT Bernhard Förster GmbH was founded in 1907 by Bernhard Förster in Pforzheim as a manufacturer of spring rings and chain clasps, and shortly thereafter began producing watch components. This craft origin in the jewelry industry underpins the company's high standards of precision and surface quality. Today, the family-owned company develops and manufactures orthodontic products in Pforzheim ("Made in Black Forest"): brackets (including BioQuick®, established for 20 years, and the GLYM® ceramic bracket), bands, buccal tubes, archwires, wire and spring elements, mini-implants (OrthoEasy®), expansion screws, appliances, instruments, and thermoforming technology. In the digital field, FORESTADENT offers the FAS® Aligner System, FAS® Kids, and, since 2025, the LuxCreo manufacturing solution for Direct Print Aligners with 3D printers, post-processing units, AI software, and MDR-approved printing resin. The company supplies 118 countries worldwide and provides QM documents, an STL database, and the Campus365 e-learning platform.
- Site
- Pforzheim
- Processes
- Manufacture of ultra-precise micro parts, Material finishing / excellent surface quality, 3D printing / direct printing of aligners (LuxCreo manufacturing solution with 3D printers,, Manufacture of orthodontic products (brackets, bands, buccal tubes, archwires, wire,, Thermoforming technology, 3D Printing Manufacturing Solutions (Direct Print Aligners, LuxCreo), FAS Aligner System / FAS Kids, Campus365 E-Learning Platform
- Materials
- Ceramic (GLYM Bracket), Printing Resin (MDR-approved, LuxCreo), Ceramic (GLYM® Bracket), MDR-approved printing resin (LuxCreo)
- Certificates
- ISO 13485, MDSAP, MDR Annex IX (OrthoEasy Class IIb)
- Founded
- 1907
- Industries
- Orthodontics, Dental / Dental Technology, Jewelry Industry (Historical Origin), Watch Components (Historical)
- 01
Design/Development
- 02
3D Printing (Direct Print Aligners)
- 03
Manufacture of ultra-precise micro parts
- 04
Finishing/Surface Quality
- 05
Thermoforming Technology
- 06
Assembly
- 07
Distribution to 118 Countries
- 08
Training and E-Learning (Campus365)
Materials & Processes
Ceramic (GLYM® Bracket)
Ceramic material for the GLYM® bracket system.
MDR-approved printing resin (LuxCreo)
Plastic resin for the direct printing of individualized 4D Aligners™ in laboratory or practice settings.
Locations
Pforzheim
DEFounding and production site / Headquarters
- Materials
- Ceramic, Printing Resin
- 3D Printer (LuxCreo)
- Post-Processing Unit (LuxCreo)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of ultra-precise micro parts | – | – | – | – | – |
| Material finishing / excellent surface qualitySurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D printing / direct printing of aligners (LuxCreo manufacturing solution with 3D printers,Additive | – | – | – | – | MDR-approved printing resin |
| Manufacture of orthodontic products (brackets, bands, buccal tubes, archwires, wire, | – | – | – | – | – |
| Thermoforming technologyPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Printer (LuxCreo) | LuxCreo | – | – | – | Laboratory/Practice (Distribution, Production Site Pforzheim) |
| Post-Processing Unit (LuxCreo) | LuxCreo | – | – | – | Laboratory/Practice |
Additional services
Quality & Certifications
FORESTADENT provides comprehensive QM documents such as ISO 13485 certificates, safety data sheets, material lists, and reprocessing instructions. The OrthoEasy® system is certified according to MDR Annex IX (Class IIb).
| Evidence | Pforzheim |
|---|---|
| ISO 13485 | |
| MDSAP | |
| MDR Annex IX (OrthoEasy Class IIb) |
History
- 1907
Founded by Bernhard Förster as a manufacturer of spring rings and chain clasps in Pforzheim; shortly thereafter began production of watch components.
- 2013
Introduction of the brand "Es lebe das Lächeln" (Long Live the Smile).
- 2025
Adoption of the LuxCreo manufacturing solution for Direct Print Aligners in Germany and Austria.