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Luxottica Group to Acquire Fenix Srl Stake in Salmoiraghi & Viganò

Pursuant to the terms of the agreement signed in 2012 with Fenix Srl, formerly Salmoiraghi & Viganò Holding, Luxottica Group S.p.A. announced that it has exercised the option to acquire the remaining 63.2%.

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Khan Will Leave You Speechless

The Vinyl Factory designers have played with volumes for this brand new model Khan.

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Congenital Nystagmus Linked to Defect in Retina’s Neurocomputation

In a child with congenital nystagmus, sometimes called “dancing eyes,” their eyes involuntarily dart back and forth due to a defect in their horizontal optikinetic reflex, causing loss of vision which occasionally is bad enough for sufferers to be legally blind.

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Safilo Makes Frames in Record Time with Stratasys 3-D Printing

Stratasys Ltd., the 3-D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, announced that Safilo is using a Stratasys full color, multi-material 3-D printer to produce photorealistic frames 60% faster than with traditional prototyping methods.

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OWP’s Blau Collection Presents Simple to Wear Frames

Two perfectly wearable simple styles in medium depth, style 1414 (photo) features a stainless steel bar while model 2116 comes with an acetate front.

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WOODONE Inaugurates New Wood Production Facility

The masterpieces of Italy’s Alto Adige in one single production facility: an operation that confirms the solidity and uniqueness of the brand set up five years ago.

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Global Optics Offers New Membership Level for Acquired Labs

Global Optics, an optical lens distributor based in Wisconsin, is now opening its doors to associate member labs to benefit from Global’s logistics expertise, including those in Canada.

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Essilor Expands in China

Essilor updates 2016 expectations and confirms its robust medium-term outlook.

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MODERN OPTICAL INTERNATIONAL Supports Local University Food Pantry

Value eyewear leader Modern Optical International sponsored a food drive in early November to support Libby’s Place, an on-campus food bank at nearby Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois.

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HAYDN: Avant-Garde Sunglasses

MCM (Modern Creation Munich) presents a new Eyewear Collection which celebrates the brand’s luxurious, non-conformist and innovative spirit. These unisex sunglasses -MCM636S – HAYDN- feature unique round frames in acetate.

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