A Belgian start-up has a product that many people have long dreamed of: glasses with combined far and near correction, but with the comfort of a unifocal lens. The addition is done electronically and activated via touch of a button. The 3D-printed smart glasses are already on sale in some regions. MAFO visited the company to see the production process and test the smart glasses.
In the ophthalmic industry, the process of lens surfacing has been largely dominated by alloy blocking. A blocking alternative is Alloy Replacement Technology (ART) which has been widely adopted in hundreds of lines around the world. Now, however, a new technology is emerging, and the industry faces a significant question: to what extent will the future of lens surfacing be blockless?
Almost every optical lab in the world has at least one inspection machine from Automation & Robotics (A&R). Every day, 1,500,000 spectacle lenses worldwide are inspected by the manufacturer’s machines and just recently they included one innovative feature more: the automatic cosmetic inspection of lenses.
Protecting your business against cyber-attacks is crucial for success in this technology driven times ‒ and it is important that every single person is aware of that. This article is about knowing the hacker’s strategies and current trends, about algorithms that suggest a false sense of reality and about practical tips to not letting the bad guys win!
Overall, the provision of visual aids in Europe seems to be relatively good. But at the same time opticians and optometrists are facing various challenges. MAFO has talked to Gabriëlle Janssen, the new ECOO-President, about these challenges, the competencies of ECPs and the potential of artificial intelligence and screenings.
This article examines the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and digital therapeutics (DTx) in ophthalmology and optics. It provides an in-depth analysis of different regions worldwide of how these technologies revolutionize diagnostics, treatment, patient outcomes, and the design of lenses.
How artificial intelligence mimics human expertise Successful brands are aware that maintaining their image requires maintaining their quality standards for every product batch. For complex and delicate products such as lenses, this requires very precise inspection, since even smallest deviations from the optimal set up may cause irregularities at the lens surface. And even when…
Cyber security series – Part 1 In an increasingly interconnected global economy, American companies must recognize the critical importance of protecting their data and knowledge. The supply chain is a vital component of our economic infrastructure, and its security directly impacts our national security, economic stability, and competitive edge. Everyone must take responsibility and do…
An overview: from audio glasses to AR glasses It is exactly ten years since one of the first pairs of smart glasses – Google Glass – came onto the market over the counter for everyone. But the model flopped. Since then, a number of companies have turned their attention to data glasses projects. It soon…
In today’s fast-paced world of marketing and sales, many companies fall back on tried and tested marketing platitudes to promote their products. While these arguments may seem convincing at first glance, they often prove to be ineffective and even detrimental to the sales strategy.