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SDC Technologies invests in flĹŤ Optics

SDC Technologies invests in flĹŤ Optics

SDC Technologies (SDC), a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance specialty coatings, announced that it has entered into a strategic investment and collaboration agreement with flĹŤ Optics.

Autofocus glasses – a concept for the future?

Autofocus glasses – a concept for the future?

Several companies are working on a smart alternative to progressive lenses. One of them is Finnish start-up IXI, which recently received a cash injection of US$36.5 million. An interview with CEO and Co-founder Niko Eiden.

Hoya Vision Care acquires Centennial Optical

Hoya Vision Care acquires Centennial Optical

Hoya Vision Care proudly announced the acquisition of Centennial Optical, a Canadian distributor of ophthalmic frames, eyeglass lenses, sunglasses, lab supplies, and optical accessories.

Zeiss Group reports mixed performance for half-year figures 2024/25

Zeiss Group reports mixed performance for half-year figures 2024/25

The challenging geopolitical and economic environment has greatly impacted the business units within the Zeiss Group in different ways and results in a mixed performance. However, especially the Consumer Markets division, including the strategic business unit Zeiss Vision Care, shows a low performance.

EssilorLuxottica plans to acquire Optegra

EssilorLuxottica plans to acquire Optegra

EssilorLuxottica and MidEuropa announced that they entered into an agreement for EssilorLuxottica to acquire Optegra, a fast-growing and highly integrated ophthalmology platform operating in five key European markets: the UK, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and the Netherlands.

Rodenstock wins the German Innovation Award 2025

Rodenstock wins the German Innovation Award 2025

Rodenstock, an innovator in the field of ophthalmic lenses, has been honored with the German Innovation Award 2025 in the category “Excellence in Business to Consumer” for Medical Health for its new product B.I.G. EXACT® Sensitive.

The perfect surface – lenses between human and machine

The perfect surface – lenses between human and machine

The perfect surface – lenses between human and machine The EssilorLuxottica Group operates hundreds of ophthalmic lens production facilities worldwide. Some of them are located in Europe, and one plant is even in the middle of Germany. For 80 years, high-quality ophthalmic lenses have been manufactured in Braunschweig.