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Paris feels the heat

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It was more than just the weather in Paris that was hot for the Silmo World Optical Fair. Simon Jones looks at some vibrant styles from the worldwide manufacturers

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Optics is still reeling from the effects of the financial crisis of recent years and it has been something of a hot topic at recent Silmo events. One area that has takes something of a hit when cost cutting is in effect is innovation and there was an undercurrent of dissatisfaction with the new styles on offer - especially given the high levels of expectation prior to the show. Although the worldwide economy has shown signs of improvement over the past year, uncertainty has once again come to the fore, and purse strings for R&D budgets remain tight.

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