SDC, the recognized global leader in premium, high-performance specialty coating solutions, has acquired Coburn Technologies, Inc., an established innovator in the production, service and support of award-winning, high quality, precision ophthalmic lens processing systems and instruments for the eye care industry. For more than 65 years, Coburn has supplied optical labs and eye care professionals…
Quantum Innovations is releasing its newest HEV-absorbing hardcoat technology, Energy Absorbing Technology (E.A.T.) hardcoat, to labs in the U.S., Canada, and South America. Quantum describes its new blue light solution as “an innovative, easy-to-use process that absorbs 20 percent of the high energy light waves between 400-440nm without reflection and is aesthetically appealing.” The 1.5…
MIDO – Milano Eyewear Show is eyewear. For over 50 years, it has represented the essential moment when the entire supply chain meets to exchange ideas, projects, prospects for the future of eyewear and to do business. A product such as eyewear, be it prescription glasses or sunglasses, needs interaction and MIDO aims to activate…
The Vision Council and volunteer members have produced and contributed to multiple standards and communications to assist the industry in serving the eyeglass wearing public. ANSI Z80 ASC for Ophthalmic Optics develops and maintains American National Standards within its scope and develops U.S. positions at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The Z80 Committee, established…
Energy, staff, materials. These are challenging times, and the surrounding costs for trade shows are also rising. Bettina Reiter, Exhibition Director of opti (13 to 15 January 2023, Fairground Munich), explains what this means for the international trade show for optics & design and what exhibitors can rely on. A current survey by a German…
EssilorLuxottica has been named on the 2022 Fortune Change the World list, taking the 6th spot within this annual prestigious ranking which recognizes companies that have had a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy. Among 50 companies, the Group is honored for its commitment and leadership in orchestrating…
SILMO Paris 2022 was announced as the recovery edition. The figures are now in, and they surpass all expectations, with a rise in the number of international visitors and an increase in participation by French opticians, confirming that SILMO Paris is back to its precrisis levels. This demonstrates the importance of SILMO for business, communication,…
New direction for Optik Weber Brillengläser GmbH The family business Optik Weber in Kamen, which has existed since 1960, has new owners since May of this year. Martin Ulm and Korhan Gazi combine their backgrounds and give the current course new coordinates for the future. Korhan Gazi has more than 14 years of experience in…
Ocuco has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2022. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance for the fifth year, was recognised with a gala awards ceremony at The Convention Centre, Dublin, on September 29. The awards programme is led by Deloitte Ireland, in association with Bank of Ireland. Commenting on the…
The Vision Council announces that registration is now open for the 2023 Executive Summit, taking place January 9–11, 2023 at a new host site, the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, an iconic Texas Hill Country luxury resort just outside of downtown Austin, Texas. “The Executive Summit will gather the leaders of the optical industry…
