Bronwyn Brophy O’Connor to become CEO of Carl Zeiss Meditec Group
Bronwyn Brophy O’Connor, currently CEO of the Vitrolife Group in Sweden, will take over as CEO of Carl Zeiss Meditec AG on December 1, 2026.
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Ocuco appoints Mike Sullivan as enterprise account executive for North America
Ocuco has appointed Mike Sullivan as Enterprise Account Executive. Mike brings more than 20 years of sales experience, including nearly two decades dedicated to eyecare technology.
Silmo Paris 2026 – Innovation and AI shape the future of eyewear
With more than 32,000 professionals from around the world, Silmo Paris 2026 reaffirmed its position as one of the optical industry’s most influential international trade fairs.
DigiCON 2026
In June, machine manufacturer Schneider Optical Machines hosted its well-known in-house trade show, DigiCON. In addition to showcasing innovations, the machine manufacturer also provided answers to important questions – such as whether Schneider is embracing the blockless trend or how realistic fully autonomous “lights-off” production is for the future.
GoodVision: “The world would be a good deal fairer and better”
To this day, people – especially in the Global South – still lack access to even the most basic vision aids, eye exams, and more. One organization working to address this problem is GoodVision. MAFO has spoken with founder Martin Aufmuth about why basic care is still lacking and how this affects education and social participation.
TVC releases new research on sunglasses non-wearers
The Vision Council released Focused inSights: Beyond UV Awareness, a new research report examining why 37% of U.S. adults, approximately 82 million people, do not wear sunglasses despite routine outdoor exposure and widespread familiarity with UV-related eye health risks.
40 years of Vision Expo – and the first unified show
This March, Vision Expo celebrated both its 40th anniversary and its first unified trade show. From now on, Vision Expo will be held every spring, rotating between Orlando, Las Vegas, and New York. MAFO has spoken with Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council, about her impressions of this first unified trade show, key trends, and the future of the show.
EssilorLuxottica acquires the Italian company Faro
EssilorLuxottica announced the acquisition of Faro, an Italian company with over 20 years of expertise in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-precision CNC machinery.
Rodenstock acquires Croatian DEA Lens Project and NI‑VA Lens
The Rodenstock Group announced an agreement to acquire DEA Lens Project d.o.o. and NI-VA Lens d.o.o., the leading lens and devices suppliers in Croatia.
Horizons Optical welcomes Kelly Rosemann to strengthen education and ECP partnerships across the U.S
Horizons Optical announces the appointment of Kelly Rosemann as National Business Development Manager, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening professional education and strategic partnerships with Eye Care Professionals (ECPs) across the United States.
