Becoming a part of industry with technological developments, customer oriented production may be used in optic sector as well. Presenting a different glass design for everyone’s facial structure, Yuniku platform aims to bring customized production to everybody.
Digital technology is now in every sector and of course optic is one of them. Enabling a special production for the customer’s facial features, 3D system Yuniku was presented in Opti fair held in Germany, Munih between the dates of 28-30 January. Developed by the cooperation of optic manufacturer Hoya and Materialise, this innovation received great attention from the visitors.
Regular frames and lenses can be customised only to a certain degree. The frame and fitting are a given, and lens parameters have to be adjusted to suit them, providing the best possible – though not always ideal – vision experience. Yuniku, by contrast, uses a revolutionary vision-centric approach. It begins by assessing the wearer’s visual needs and facial features. Advanced software calculates the ideal position of the lenses in relation to the eyes, and then designs the frame based on those unique parameters. 3D printing allows us to further tailor the frame according to the visual, comfort and aesthetic needs of the customer.
Maximum Lens Performance with Correct Adjustments
The range features an exclusive selection of frame designs, colours and finishes. These are complemented by a choice of a premium progressive, single vision or indoor lens solution. The Yuniku concept is fully integrated, ensuring seamless customisation, production and delivery. Customers are involved throughout, offering maximum opportunity to interact and create their own unique eyewear. Frame design, colour and finish can all be chosen to match the customer’s individual style. A virtual image of what the customer will look like in the selected eyewear is displayed on the screen, ensuring complete satisfaction with the end result.
“Yuniku is an exciting step forward in custom eyewear. By capitalising on advances in 3D printing technology, we have removed the limitations posed by traditional spectacles,” says Jon Warrick, Vice President Global Marketing. “For the first time, wearers can enjoy the ultimate in optical performance, without compromising on style or fit.”
In store, the customer’s facial features are scanned and their visual needs are recorded. Based on the collected data, the optimal wearing parameters are defined and fixed and an automatic sizing recommendation for the frame is made. This ensures not only optimal vision but also the most comfortable frame fit, because each frame can be customised to suit every unique face.
“The greatest impact and reach comes from those few innovations that transform entire supply chains, introduce new business models, increase operational efficiency, and greatly improve customer experience. I am proud to say that Yuniku is a prime example of transformative innovation,” adds Alireza Parandian, Global Business Strategist – Wearables, Materialise.