SDC Technologies invests in flō Optics
SDC Technologies (SDC), a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance specialty coatings, announced that it has entered into a strategic investment and collaboration agreement with flō Optics aimed at advancing the next generation of lens coating and surface treatment technologies. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, flō Optics is a leader in cutting-edge digital coating technologies for the ophthalmic industry.
The partnership brings together flō’s innovative digital platform and multidisciplinary expertise with SDC’s decades-long leadership in coating material science and global market reach. The collaboration will focus on co-developing advanced coating solutions and digital application processes designed to improve performance, scalability, and sustainability in ophthalmic lens processing.
The investment from SDC Technologies is part of flō Optics’ recently closed $35 million funding round, which included existing and new strategic partners.
“This agreement represents a powerful alignment of capabilities,” said Jonathan Jaglom, CEO of flō Optics. “SDC brings unparalleled knowledge in high-performance coatings, and together we see a clear path to delivering disruptive, scalable technologies to the market.”
“We’re excited to be partnering with flō Optics,” said Richard Chang, President and CEO of SDC Technologies. “Their digital-first approach to lens processing fits naturally with our mission to provide best-in-class surface solutions. This collaboration supports our vision to drive material innovation across ophthalmics and beyond,” concluded Mr. Chang.
