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IOT has developed Light-Form Technology, a new manufacturing technology that produces prescription eyeglass lenses through a 3D process. The first application of this technology will now reach consumers in Spain through VisionLab

Effective October 1, 2026, Jesper Wiegandt has been appointed CEO of Zeiss Vision Care. In this role, he assumes responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the business.

Mido opened the registration for visitors and journalists attending Mido 2027, scheduled to take place February 6–8 at Fiera Milano Rho.

EssilorLuxottica and Meta Platforms unveiled the next generation of AI glasses at Meta Connect. Expanding their portfolio of products, the companies announced a new line of audio glasses, a third generation of Ray-Ban Meta, as well as new models, features and geographiesfor existing products.

The Vision Council recently concluded the 2026 Lab Leadership Forum. The event was held September 16–18 in Nevada, and brought together over 200 leaders across the optical laboratory sector.

In this interview, opti Director Cathleen Kabashi explains why “Next.” is more than a claim, why the DACH market plays a particular role in this context and how opti “Smart Tech” translates future themes into market-relevant impulses.

Following the launch of the Welcome to Eyewearland communication campaign, Mido takes another step forward in the evolution of its identity, introducing a new element that will define the show in the years to come: the “Eyewearland Milano” payoff.

Horizons Optical marks its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade Horizons Optical has evolved from a small spin-off of an optical design department into a multinational company whose technology is now used to produce more than 15 million lenses every year.

SDC Technologies, a manufacturer of high-performance specialty coatings and flō Optics, a pioneer in digital lens coating, announced a significant follow-on investment by SDC Technologies.

Ocuco has appointed Dr Mark Clark as Sales Executive for North America. In his new role, Dr Clark will support Ocuco’s omnichannel practice management platform and more.