Zeiss received the StopWaste Award for its Innovation Center in Dublin, California. The StopWaste Award recognizes Alameda County organizations for their efforts in upstream waste prevention through reuse, recycling, and composting. Furthermore, the program honors continuous efforts to improve environmental performance and business efficiency. Just over a year ago, in March 2021, the company opened…
The Vision Council has appointed Sara Bonizio as the organization’s new Director of Shows. In this position, she will work closely with The Vision Council’s partners at RX, the co-organizer of Vision Expo East and West, to drive opportunities for the growth and development of the Shows. Bonizio will report to Mitch Barkley, The Vision…
The Zeiss Group continues on a dynamic growth path. In order to continue to successfully align the company’s development and, in particular, to accelerate the transformation of the Zeiss Group’s digital infrastructure, the Supervisory Board of Carl Zeiss AG has resolved to expand the Executive Board to include the function of Chief Transformation Officer…
The Vision Council announced the publication of Version 3.13 of the Standard for Data Communications. The standard, which is used by manufacturers of optical lab equipment and producers of software used in optical labs, was developed by The Vision Council’s Lens Processing & Technology (LPT) Division, supersedes all prior versions and contains updates that are…
The Rodenstock Group announced an agreement to acquire Indo Optical, one of the leading Spanish manufacturers of corrective lenses. With this acquisition, Rodenstock continues with its strategic ambition to gain market share and further accelerates its regional expansion. The transaction is expected to be completed in Q3 2022 and is subject to approval by the…
IOT recently presented their latest designs and technologies with attendees at Vision Expo East, MIDO, and Expo Optica Brasil. IOT scientists presented new scientific research at ARVO and EAOO congresses. The two years of near isolation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic prompted many companies around the world to analyze their current businesses and prepare for…
HOYA Vision Care presented the results of a six-year follow-up clinical study on its award winning MiyoSmart pectacle lens with Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (D.I.M.S.) Technology at the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) 2022 conference in Dublin, Ireland on 16 May. The findings, of the longest study on a myopia management spectacle lens,…
The 50th edition of Mido ended on Monday amid enthusiasm and optimism. The appointment for all industry professionals is for next year, February 4-6, 2023, once again at Fiera Milano Rho. Plenty of innovations and a variety of experiences were offered to participants eager to experience emotions and meet each other in-person, at an engaging…
Schneider revealed their newest innovation number 9, the Automated Dome Loader (ADL). With the new machine Schneider automates batch coating for the medium-sized and larger lab, a process that used to be strictly manual. It loads, unloads and flips the lenses if both sides of a lens need AR coating. The ADL is the ideal…
All set to go at Fiera Milano Rho – MIDO, the leading global eyewear show, returning April 30th to May 2nd. Packed with 650 exhibitors from 45 countries, the event, spread across 5 pavilions, will welcome buyers, opticians, designers and Italian and international journalists, it is ready to amaze visitors with the latest innovations and…
