Rodenstock continues to press ahead with the realignment of the Group. The group has announced yesterday that optovision’s ophthalmic lens production in Germany will be closed and the production should be relocated to a large manufacturing plant in the Czech Republic. Last fall, Rodenstock had already announced the closure of the plant in Regen (Germany).
AI is transforming both the industry and our daily lives. The collaboration between Bühler Leybold Optics, a German based leading supplier of vacuum coating machines, and MIRAPRO, a Japanese based renowned technical innovation and AI solutions provider marks a significant milestone in bringing the benefits of this technology to the ophthalmic industry.
Business, innovation, trends, sustainability and inclusion. These were the key themes at this edition of Mido, the international eyewear show that closed last Monday. The organizers report on more than 42,000 attendees from 168 countries, 1,200 exhibitors, of those about 930 international, that gatheres in 8 exhibit areas across 7 pavilions. Substantial growth at international…
The Rodenstock Group announced that Rodenstock, optovision and Indo Optical are strengthening their collaboration even further to create a more unified and efficient approach to global distribution and to ensure that Rodenstock is well-positioned for continued growth.
flō Optics, an Israeli technology company that has developed a solution for coatings on optical lenses using digital printing technology, is announcing today that it has raised $35 million in Series A funding.
opti 2025 in Munich once again sent out a strong signal for international ophthalmic optics over the past three days of the trade show.
In fewer than three weeks, Mido 2025 will open the doors of Fiera Milano Rho to welcome more than 1,200 exhibitors from 50+ countries, including Italy, Germany, France, UK, Spain, USA, Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea, as well as India, Australia, South Africa, Canada, Brazil and Ukraine.
EssilorLuxottica plans to strengthen its presence in the hearing space with the acquisition of an AI-driven tech startup in France.
Hoya Corporation (HOYA) announced the appointment of Mr. John Goltermann Lassen as the new CEO of Hoya Vision Care, its eyeglass lens division, effective January 1st, 2025.
Coburn Technologies, on the heels of the company’s 70th anniversary, are announcing their final shipment of the renowned SGX Pro Surface Lens Generator in December of 2024, ending over 33 years of production.