Zeiss opened its new R&D and manufacturing site in Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP). Covering an area of over 13,000 square meters, the new site marks the group’s first land purchase for its self-built project in China.
The American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO & NCLE) and National Federation of Opticianry Schools announced the formation of the United Opticians Association (UOA), a new international organization dedicated to serving the Spectacle and Contact Lens Optician professions.
The cooperation of A&R and the agency iol Strategic Design led to better products with a smaller footprint, a rationalized design and it made the A&R machines ready for new markets.
The 2024 Silmo Paris trade fair is getting ready to welcome all of the players from the optics sector from 20 to 23 September with more than 900 exhibitors participating in the event and 1,500 brands from 144 countries.
The AR Alliance announced that Google will become the next founding member with a seat on the board of directors. The Founding Board currently consists of seven members, including companies such as Meta but also EssilorLuxottica.
Lorraine Berton, now ANFAO President, also became president of the subsidiary IES Srl, the service company which successfully manages a number of activities, including the international eyewear event Mido | Milano Eyewear Show.
Indizen Optical Technologies appoints renowned Vision Scientist José Alonso as Chief Innovation Officer to spearhead next generation of ophthalmic solutions
mimesys technology employs advanced virtual reality (VR) simulations and gaze dynamics analysis to provide patients with unprecedented clarity into their own visual habits and preferences. By utilizing VR, patients can see firsthand how their unique gaze dynamics are translated into personalized lens designs tailored to their specific needs.
The Fielmann Group has entered into a definitive agreement in which its US subsidiary, Fielmann USA, will acquire 100% equity ownership in Shopko Optical, an optical retailer based in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
40 hectares of industrial land surrounding Barberini’s plant in Abruzzo, a region in central Italy, is being recovered and reconverted to host a solar farm and natural food crops to be used in the
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