Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. has announced that its U.S.-based group companies, SDC Technologies, Inc. (Irvine, California; President & CEO: Richard CHANG) and Coburn Technologies, Inc. (South Windsor, Connecticut; President: Alex INCERA), have introduced a new photochromic lens*1 processing system for optical labs, effective September 2023.

This innovative system represents a collaborative effort between Coburn and SDC, capitalizing on Coburn's expertise in coating equipment and SDC's proficiency in coatings.

Currently, optical labs maintain substantial inventories of photochromic lenses to ensure compatibility with various materials and colors. This is done to supply glasses retailers with products that meet their specific needs promptly. However, the introduction of this new system will revolutionize the industry by enabling on-demand production of photochromic lenses. This will help optical labs streamline their inventories, significantly enhancing their productivity. Furthermore, photochromic lenses produced using this system exhibit rapid darkening and lightening properties, along with outstanding performance metrics such as abrasion resistance.

Alex INCERA, President of Coburn, remarked, "This new system, a synergy of SDC and Coburn's strengths, will offer customers innovative lens material processing solutions. We are committed to continually delivering new value to optical labs worldwide through our collaborative efforts."

As a prominent manufacturer of ophthalmic lens materials, Mitsui Chemicals provides lens manufacturers worldwide with a range of refractive indices and properties, including the MR™ series high-refractive index lens materials. Mitsui Chemicals has strategically expanded its presence in the field of coating materials, with key acquisitions such as SDC Technologies in 2008, FSI Coating Technologies (permanent anti-fogging coating materials) in 2010, UV-curable hard coatings material producer LTI Coating Technologies in 2014 (fully integrated into SDC in 2017), hydrophobic and anti-reflective coating specialist COTEC® in 2020, and Coburn, a developer, manufacturer, and seller of ophthalmic lens processing equipment, in 2022. This comprehensive range of complementary technologies offers a complete end-to-end solution, enhancing the longevity and functionality of ophthalmic lenses.

Mitsui Chemicals Vision Care Materials Business is dedicated to improving the health and comfort of people's eyes worldwide by providing high-performance, high-quality products and services that drive innovation in ophthalmic lens technology.

 

Source: in.mitsuichemicals.com

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