Align Technology plans to open its fourth global manufacturing center in India, expected to begin production in 2027.

DentalGoodNews｜May 22, 2026 - Invisalign® parent company Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN) announced plans to open its first manufacturing facility in India in Hyderabad by 2027, with total capital and operating expenditures expected to be approximately $200 million (about RMB 1.36 billion) over the next few years.

According to the company's disclosure, once completed, this facility will become Align Technology's fourth global manufacturing base, designed to be closer to high-growth markets and enhance supply chain resilience and operational efficiency. The facility is expected to create over 300 direct jobs and is projected to be margin accretive in its first year of production.

Currently, Align Technology already has a Global Capability Center and an Align Innovation Center in Hyderabad. The company stated that the new factory will synergize with its existing layout, further strengthening its capabilities in clear aligner manufacturing and digital treatment planning.

Source: Align Technology Q1 2026 Financial Slides and Historical Data

According to previous reports from DENTALGOODNEWS (Leading Dental Industry Media, DGN), Align Technology's clear aligner therapy business in the first quarter of 2026 generated revenue of $856 million (about RMB 5.854 billion), a year-over-year increase of 7.4%. Global shipments of clear aligners reached 685,700 cases, up 6.7% year-over-year, setting a single-quarter historical high. Shipments in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Latin America (LATAM) regions all achieved double-digit growth.

JunHo Han, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Asia Pacific at Align Technology, stated that this investment reflects the company's long-term commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to improve service levels by providing more localized and customized support.

According to the company's disclosure, as of May 2026, Align Technology has helped doctors treat approximately 22.8 million patients globally, and its digital platform connects about 299,500 dentists worldwide.