PPG and Flo-Optics in pact ‘for first digitally applied optical coatings’

PPG announced an exclusive supplier agreement with Flundefined-Optics, a developer of digital manufacturing technology for the ophthalmic industry, for the application of PPG HI-GARD scratch-resistant coatings using Flundefined’s proprietary digital printing technology. “Pairing PPG’s coatings expertise with Flundefined’s breakthrough manufacturing technology opens the door to completely transform the way optical products are designed and developed into future-ready solutions” The agreement will enable the first ever digitized lens coating solutions using additive manufacturing , or 3D printing, technology. The digitized process will enable ophthalmic labs to apply coatings to lenses with precision for a customizable production method that allows for lenses with unique performance capabilities. In addition to allowing lenses to be more functional, the process makes lens coating more efficient, reducing material consumption, lowering production energy requirements and offering faster turnaround times compared to traditional application methods.