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PPG and Flō-Optics Enter Exclusive Supplier Agreement

First ever digitized lens coating using 3D printing technology.

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By: Rachel Klemovitch

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PPG announced an exclusive supplier agreement with Flō-Optics for the application of PPG HI-GARD scratch-resistant coating on Flō’s 3D printing technology. This will enable the first ever digitized lens coating using 3D printing, or additive manufacturing (AM), technology.    Using the digitized process, ophthalmic labs will be able to precisely apply coatings to lenses for a customizable production method, creating lenses with unique performance capabilities. The process makes lenses more fun...

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