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exhibitors20 Hinman Dental Meeting — March 28, 2014 Ad By Daniel Zimmermann, DTI n Finnish dental technology manu- facturer Planmeca has recently made a significant equity investment in the U.S.-based high-tech medical device company E4D Technologies. In this interview, vice president at the Planmeca Group and acting CEO for E4D Technologies Tuomas Lokki sheds light on this new venture. Mr. Lokki, why did Planmeca choose to invest in E4D Technologies? We believe in the tremendous pos- sibilities and future growth of CAD/ CAM dentistry. As dentistry will be completely digital in the future, we believeitisvitaltoinvestinthedevel- opment of new and efficient practices. E4Disalong-termleaderinadvanc- ing modern CAD/CAM dentistry, so we knew that joining forces with this high-tech medical device company would be a valuable addition to our own leading expertise in 3-D imaging and software solutions. Its special expertise and innovative ideas pro- vide a great foundation for future projects that will combine the know- how of both companies. What advantages will this investment offer dental customers worldwide? The new partnership with E4D Tech- nologies will enable us to offer our customers the most modern CAD/ CAM innovations. Our product dis- tribution in more than 120 countries combined with the cutting-edge E4D innovationswillincreaseglobalprod- ‘Take CAD/CAM to the next level’ An interview with Tuomas Lokki, vice president at Planmeca Group and acting CEO of E4D Technologies Here at Hinman For more information on Planmeca or E4DTechnologiesproducts,stopbythe Planmeca CAD/CAM division booth, No. 819. 5 The Planmeca PlanScan intra-oral scanner and the Planmeca Romexis CAD module. (Photos/ Provided by Planmeca) 5 Planmeca Group Vice President and acting CEO for E4D Technologies Tuomas Lokki