Visionlab has incorporated 3D printing in its optical stores to manufacture customized frames in just sixty minutes. This process combines digital design with additive manufacturing, allowing each pair of glasses to be adjusted to the client's morphology. The initiative aims to reduce traditional production times and offer an adapted product without having to wait days or weeks.
How additive manufacturing of frames works 🖨️
The system starts with a facial scan of the client, which generates a digital model of the frame. Then, a 3D printer deposits layers of polymeric material until the complete structure is formed. The process eliminates molds and previous stock, as each piece is produced on demand. The materials used include flexible and resistant polymers, selected to ensure durability and comfort. The final finish is done with manual sanding and polishing.
Goodbye to waiting: now you can be nearsighted in a hurry ⏱️
If you've always dreamed of having new glasses before your coffee gets cold, this is your moment. There's no longer an excuse to be late for your eye doctor appointment: you walk in, they scan your face, and in the time it takes you to watch an episode of your favorite series, you already have a new frame. The only downside is that if you don't like the result, you won't be able to blame the mailman for the delay.