It is a conclusion without much fanfare or big surprises. The last fall trade show in Las Vegas, held from September 18 to 20, presented itself as a solid finale. Visitors were treated to fewer spectacular product unveilings, but the trade show proved to be a good trend monitor.
Freeform for every lab: Twenty years ago, three Spanish scientists had a revolutionary idea. The innovative freeform technology should not be reserved exclusively for large groups. Instead, new software should enable every independent lab to manufacture freeform progressive lenses. MAFO is on site to mark the company’s 20th anniversary.
EssilorLuxottica announced that it has signed an agreement with the South Korean company PUcore for the acquisition of all its assets and entities involved in the development, manufacturing and sale of monomers used in the production of high index ophthalmic lenses.The activities acquired by EssilorLuxottica include a R&D unit, a materials production facility and a…
Empowering women in the optical industry is the goal of the Optical Women’s Association (OWA). The organization has long been popular in the USA. Now it is also taking its first steps in Europe. MAFO has spoken to Nancy Gries, Co-Vice Chair International Expansion Committee and Co-Founder of Coti Vision Limited.
The 23rd China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair (SIOF2025) took place from February 20 to 22, 2025 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. 140,000 visitors came to the famous eyewear show.
Ophthalmic optics is one of the most important future industries in the German economy. This is shown by a recent study conducted by the FutureManagementGroup in cooperation with the German industry association SPECTARIS.
EssilorLuxottica receives FDA clearance and EU certifications for Nuance Audio, making it available to consumers in the U.S. and Europe.
The German industry association Spectaris presents current market figures for 2024 at the leading industry trade fair opti Munich: Sales increased by around 1% to 4.96 billion euros despite challenges due to consumer restraint and inflation effects.
A Belgian start-up has a product that many people have long dreamed of: glasses with combined far and near correction, but with the comfort of a unifocal lens. The addition is done electronically and activated via touch of a button. The 3D-printed smart glasses are already on sale in some regions. MAFO visited the company to see the production process and test the smart glasses.
Almost every optical lab in the world has at least one inspection machine from Automation & Robotics (A&R). Every day, 1,500,000 spectacle lenses worldwide are inspected by the manufacturer’s machines and just recently they included one innovative feature more: the automatic cosmetic inspection of lenses.
