Now the field of 3D printed glasses continues to grow: According to statistics, by 2028, 3D printed eyewear market is expected to reach $3.4 billion from $182 million in 2018. With 3D printing, the glass frame of the glasses can be customized to fit the user's face perfectly, resulting in a lighter and more comfortable fit. At present, 3D printing technology in the field of glasses is mainly used in the manufacture of eyeglass frames. Many companies provide services of designing and manufacturing according to the user's different face shapes and other parameters, but there are still few 3D printing technologies used to manufacture lenses. It is the development direction of 3D printing glasses in the future.
Abeye custom 3D printed glasses for people with dyslexia
This is a pair of glasses that can help people with dyslexia to read and learn better, this glasses through a simple pressure-activated device, eliminates all the mirror images seen by the dyslexic, and relieves the wearer's dyslexia, using the HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing process.
Sunglasses developed by Adidas
Not only does it stand out for its weight of just 20 grams, it also has a special helical structure. This frame is made by using flexible nylon with a special coating that enhances the non-slip contact points on the nose pads of the glasses for improved stability and comfort.
Hoet glasses combine tradition and innovation
These are SLM 3D printed titanium glasses with details that cannot be made with traditional production methods, while minimizing waste and using sustainable materials.
Repairable glasses by Klenze & Baum
A unique feature of these glasses is that they can pop out if the frame connection is too stressed or the glasses are stretched too much, preventing damage to the glasses. The user can reconnect the glasses in seconds with just one click. Thanks to additive manufacturing, almost indestructible glass can be made not only extremely lightweight but also sustainable.
Sustainable glasses by Rolf Spectacles
These additively manufactured glasses are made from castor beans, an eco-friendly and renewable resource that offers the advantage of being flexible, natural, and skin-friendly, these glasses are printed in one piece.
Luxexcel's 3D printed lenses
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Luxexcel provides printing services for prescription glasses and lenses. The main technology is based on the 3D printing process of droplets, forming the final lens layer by layer.
