Ophthalmic Optics

Ophthalmic coating solutions for higher throughput and quality

Bühler Leybold Optics leads the world in ophthalmic technology, bringing you unrivalled throughput and superior reliability for anti-reflective coatings on stock lens and RX lens production, and sun or sports lens solutions.

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Ophthalmic Optics

Ophthalmic coating solutions for higher throughput and quality

Bühler Leybold Optics leads the world in ophthalmic technology, bringing you unrivalled throughput and superior reliability for anti-reflective coatings on stock lens and RX lens production, and sun or sports lens solutions.

For decades, we have been at the forefront of innovation and development in ophthalmic coating technologies. Today, we offer the most comprehensive and competitive range of vacuum coating systems in the market.

Our range covers stand-alone systems, complete lab solutions and high-volume production, all backed by experienced engineers who can help personalize the process for your specific challenges. You can also choose tailored service programs to keep your production on track.

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Our advantages for the industry

Cutting-edge technology
Our broad ophthalmic technology range is designed to offer technical and performance advantages.
Unrivalled applications knowledge
Our experienced engineers can help with specific challenges and add value throughout your process.
50 years of innovation
Since creating the first AR eyeglass coating in the 1950s, our technological innovations continue to shape the industry today.

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Coating processes

Bühler Leybold Optics offers a wide range of coating solutions and processes with a broad spectrum of properties. 

Combining our coatings and properties we create a unique formula that suits your requirements and needs.


Anti-reflection & color coatings

AR standard

  • BRILLIANT - Flexible process with an AR from < 1.1 % and a coating material based on ZrO2.
  • OPTIFLEX - Compatibility process with an AR from < 1.0 % and a coating material based on Ti3O5 and a Bühler Leybold Optics material.

AR advanced

  • OPTIFAST - Fastest process for highest productivity with an AR from < 1.0 %, based on a Bühler Leybold Optics material.
  • EMINENT - High durability process with an AR from < 0.8 % and a coating material based on ZrO2  and a Bühler Leybold Optics material.

AR premium

  • ROBUST - Scratch resistance process with an AR from < 0.9 %, based on a Bühler Leybold Optics specialized coating material.
  • ROBUST+ - An unmatched scratch resistance process with an AR from < 0.9 %, based on an innovative coating material from Bühler Leybold Optics.

Color coating

  • OPAL - Mirror coatings in blue, silver, gold, red or customized.

Bühler Leybold Optics properties


Super hydrophobic

Anti-static

Green AR

Blue AR

Achromatic

Blue blocker

Low UV reflection

Mirror gradient

Application center

The Bühler Leybold Optics Application Centers in Alzenau (Germany), Raleigh (USA) and Beijing (China) are specialized in enhancing and developing your processes. Our engineers and R&D experts offer  support and a wide rage of services:

In our process development, we perfect workflows through process optimization, conduct comparative studies as benchmarks for making improvements, lead R&D projects for technological advancement, and design customized process solutions that tailor to the specific needs of our clients.

Our testing services encompass everything from visual inspections to comprehensive QUV long-term assessments across a multitude of thin-film layers, including hard coatings, anti-reflective (AR), mirror, and gradient coatings, followed by a detailed evaluation of each sample to ensure quality and durability.

We offer a comprehensive support system, including rapid-response emergency tests for immediate quality concerns, long-term testing agreements to maintain consistent standards over time, and thorough training on a diverse range of testing tools to ensure that users are well-equipped to assess and uphold quality.

The process of sample preparation for coatings revolves around the meticulous preparation of various types of coatings to ensure accuracy in analysis and testing. This includes hard coatings, anti-reflective coatings, mirror coatings, and specialized coatings which are tailored for specific functional requirements and applications. Each type of coating requires precise preparation techniques to ensure that the integrity and functionality of the coating are preserved during the testing process.

In the training and lab solutions, customized training stands out as a key component, designed to equip professionals with specific skills tailored to their unique needs, particularly in the execution of lacquering and anti-reflective processes. Such processes demand a high level of precision and expertise, as they are critical in the production of high-quality coatings. Furthermore, effective facility and workflow management training is essential for optimizing the efficiency and productivity of a lab environment. This holistic approach ensures that staff are not only adept in technical procedures but also in managing and streamlining operations within their facilities.

Is your production line running at full capacity, leaving you little to no room for R&D activities? We have just the solution for you!

Welcome to our cutting-edge Application Center, a dedicated space where you can unleash your team's creativity and drive innovation. Fully equipped with the same machines that we proudly offer, our Application Center provides an ideal environment for:

  • Research and Development: Experiment with new processes without disrupting your production schedule.
  • Qualification of New Machines: Test and evaluate our latest technological advancements to see how they fit into your operations.
  • Anonymity: Work on your projects in complete confidence. Your proprietary methods and technologies remain your secret.

Why wait to bring your ideas to life? Rent our Application Center today and take the first step toward groundbreaking advancements in your field.

Contact us now to learn more and reserve your spot!

Contact us

Alzenau, Germany

leyboldoptics@buhlergroup.com

+49 6023 500 0 
Siemensstrasse 88
63755 Alzenau, Germany

 

Beijing, China

leyboldoptics.beijing@buhlergroup.com

+86 10 5379 3366
Build 5, No.2
Yongchang South Rd.
BDA, Beijing 100176, China

Raleigh, USA

leyboldoptics.cary@buhlergroup.com

+1 919 851 2000
100 Aeroglide Drive
27511, Cary, NC, USA