Three is the magic number for frames

Five years ago, 3D printing in eyewear could almost be dismissed as a fad. Expensive, unnecessary and mediocre, take up was initially very slow. Undeterred, the experts in the sector kept developing the technology until products were suitable for end user patients.

The sector, although relatively small, is a burgeoning one and there are now a plethora of options for high quality eyewear made using additive manufacturing.

Many companies are now using new facial scanning technology to harness what was has always been 3D printing’s biggest trump card, customisation. Although there are slight differences in the method each company uses, the main benefits for opticians remain the same: being at the forefront of technology; precision dispensing and less stock to carry – just a selection of sample silhouettes.