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The company IOT is currently piloting the first printer for spectacle lenses. Light-form is the name of the manufacturing process that produces lenses additively in just three minutes.

Many thanks to all participants and speakers at the 24th MAFO – The Conference. Here you will find all photos from the event. Our special thanks go to our colleague Silke Sage, who captured the day in pictures.

Autofocus glasses are a hot topic right now, but at the same time, it is no surprise if you have never heard of the products. Hardly any of the current technologies are ready for market – but that could change soon!

Smart glasses as a niche product for tech nerds? Data from a recent US study contradicts this preconception. This overview on smart AI glasses focuses specifically on European manufacturers. Some of these products are already on the market, while others are still in the development phase.

Smart glasses are becoming increasingly well known, yet are often classified as a niche product. But is that really true? What percentage of people are interested in this new smart product, and where are smart glasses actually being purchased?

For a long time, night myopia was considered the main cause of poor vision at dusk and at night. However, the studies on which this assumption is based are highly fragile and current research dispels misunderstandings.

The last decade has seen a surge in innovations designed to slow the progression of myopia. A broad spectrum of ophthalmic solutions – including defocus-incorporated multiple segments, concentric ring designs, and various progressive-like structures – has emerged, each offering a distinct approach to inducing peripheral myopic defocus.

Sustainability is a powerful trend in the chemical industry. The shift toward more sustainable materials and production processes is reshaping product development and purchasing behavior across industries. Furthermore, the use of sustainable technologies is often a growth-enabler on several levels.

Remote and virtual project management has become part of everyday life in the optical industry. Teams work independently of location, but leadership remains a key challenge. This article shows how managers can effectively lead remote teams, clarify expectations, and make roles transparent.

It is a conclusion without much fanfare or big surprises. The last fall trade show in Las Vegas, held from September 18 to 20, presented itself as a solid finale. Visitors were treated to fewer spectacular product unveilings, but the trade show proved to be a good trend monitor.