Luxexcel’s 3D printing technology prints commercial lenses

Luxexcel has announced that its proprietary 3D printing technology has moved from the pilot phase to printing commercial lenses.

The Belgian company has successfully printed 5,000 lenses on Vision Platforms installed in the USA and Europe over the past year.

Fabio Esposito, CEO of Luxexcel, said: ‘By achieving this level of maturity we are ready to further grow the incredible potential of this technology and develop unique lenses both in ophthalmic and in smart eyewear. 3D printing is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between traditional lenses and the future of eyewear which resides in smart functionalities.’