US-based medical device company Align Technology has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, India, by 2027. The proposed facility is expected to create over 300 direct jobs, with the company planning to invest approximately USD 200 million (around INR 1,900 crore) in capital and operational expenditure over the coming years.
Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign System of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners and services, and exocad CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry.
“India represents an important growth market for Align, and we are excited about the opportunity to expand our global manufacturing network with a new facility in Hyderabad,” said Jitse Marrée, Align executive vice president, global operations.
“This investment underscores our commitment to scaling our advanced manufacturing capabilities, supporting our doctor customers, and bringing the benefits of the Invisalign System to more patients worldwide. Hyderabad’s strong talent base, infrastructure, and innovation ecosystem make it an ideal location for our next phase of growth,” he added.
The new facility will complement Align’s existing footprint in Hyderabad, which includes its Global Capability Center and the Align Innovation Center. It will be the company’s first manufacturing facility in India and its fourth globally. Operations are expected to commence in 2027, with the facility anticipated to be margin accretive within its first year.
“We are proud to expand Align’s global manufacturing footprint with our first manufacturing facility in India and a new state-of-the-art site in Hyderabad,” said JunHo Han, Align executive vice president and managing director, Asia Pacific.
He continued, “This investment reflects our long-term commitment to the Asia-Pacific region and builds on our continued expansion across key markets, where we have been investing in local teams, capabilities, and digital treatment planning infrastructure to support growing adoption of the InvisalignSystem.” “The Hyderabad facility represents an important milestone as we scale our operations in high-growth markets and further strengthen our ability to support Invisalign-trained doctors and their patients. With this investment, we expect to enhance service levels across the region through more localized, customized support,” Han added.
