New research spotlighs optical market trends for third quarter of 2025
The Vision Council released new market data and analysis detailing the performance of the $17.5 billion optical industry in the third quarter of 2025.
Author: Hanna Diewald
Vision Expo West: All eyes on a new beginning
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.
IOT: “Personalization is still not well understood”
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 acquires lens material manufacturer PUcore
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…
Supporting talent – regardless of if they are men or women
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.
140,000 visitors at SIOF 2025
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.
New study identifies ophthalmic optics as a key industry of the future
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
EssilorLuxottica receives FDA clearance and EU certifications for Nuance Audio, making it available to consumers in the U.S. and Europe.
German ophthalmic industry remains stable
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.
Morrow: Addition at the touch of a button
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.
