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Mimesys – a lens that adapts to the user

Mimesys, the latest innovation from Horizons Optical, was unveiled at the Mido digital trade show from 5 to 7 June. According to the company, Mimesys, an ecosystem of technologies, is a real revolution, transforming the whole concept of progressive lenses as we know it. By diagnosing gaze dynamics, Mimesys delivers a progressive lens that mimics…

Adaptive lens technology exceeded funding goal within hours

DeepOptics, the inventor of a novel adaptive lens technology, unveiled its new product 32°N, the first adaptive focus sunglasses, on Kickstarter, and already exceeded its funding goal within a few hours. The sunglasses enable a number of different reading prescriptions with a single pair of glasses. The sunglasses feature pixelated liquid crystal (LC) layers that…

All Schneider edgers come with built-in quality control

One investment, two machines – Schneider developed a proprietary quality inspection system, replacing the need for additional surface inspection units and exceeding the industry standard. Intelligently interlinked with the Modulo system, this integrated LMU lens measuring unit provides blockless handling and is now an integral part of all Schneider edgers. Contrary to other systems, the…

Coburn Technologies announces the new Agility autodeblocker

Developed for large labs seeking speed and efficiency, Agility is the fastest automated deblocking system on the market, capable of deblocking over 200 lenses per hour. “The new Agility Autodeblocker completes our automated post-polishing product offering. When combined with our Duality De-Taper & Cleaner, and our award-winning Velocity Lens Coater, our customers can fully automate…

MES_360 Lite – Your introduction to Industry 4.0

Increasing transparency and visibility of Satisloh´s equipment performance is one of the key levers to optimizing lens manufacturing production and reducing costs. The new MES-360 Lite which comes pre-installed with every Satisloh Lab 4.0 ready machine, provides daily reports using pre-established KPI´s to track machine utilization, production throughput, and top 5 errors. MES-360 Lite needs…

EssilorLuxottica acquires HAL’s 76.72% interest in GrandVision

On July 1, EssilorLuxottica announced that it has completed its acquisition of a 76.72% ownership interest in GrandVision from HAL Optical Investments, a wholly–owned subsidiary of HAL Holding pursuant to the block trade agreement entered into with HAL on July 30,2019. The cash purchase price is equal to Euro 28.42 per share. As a result…

DaTE returns to Florence September 11-13, 2021

DaTE, the international trade show featuring avant-garde eyewear is set to take place Saturday September 11th to Monday 13th. The appointment with Fall-Winter 2021-22 avant-garde eyewear returns to Florence, at the central and strategically located Stazione Leopolda, easily reached by car and train. Starring at the event are the most innovative global players, who all…

The Vision Council releases results of the 2020 Internet Influence Report

The Vision Council has released the results of the Internet Influence Report. Conducted in December 2020, the special interest consumer report examines the role of the Internet among consumers who recently purchased different types of eyewear. The Vision Council fielded the survey to 4,909 adult consumers. The Internet Influence Report is available as a complimentary download for members of…

Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) has cleared the proposed acquisition of GrandVision

Update on the proposed acquisition of GrandVision: EssilorLuxottica confirms that the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) has cleared yesterday the proposed acquisition of GrandVision.The clearance was given after EssilorLuxottica made certain behavioral commitments with regards to the conduct of its business in Turkey. With this approval of the Turkish authority, all regulatory approvals for closing of…