Heavy metal-free ophthalmic lens manufacturing
Satisloh GmbH
Design: Entwicklungsabteilung Satisloh, Dr. Michael Mauderer und Team
In this production process for lens manufacturing, the heavy metal-containing alloy is replaced with an ecologically compatible adhesive. This connects the optical glass blanks with a newly developed material carrier that is made of plastic instead of aluminium. Neither process – connection nor separation – produces heavy metal-containing waste. The result: A higher standard of health protection for workers and reduced environmental impact during disposal.
Award winner 2014 in the category »Produkt«
»The company Satisloh has succeeded in replacing the heavy metals and rare earths that are needed for the production of opthalmic lenses. This improves both occupational safety and the environmental impact of the manufacturing of lenses for glasses. This technique for heavy metal-free opthalmic lens production is the first time that we have awarded a prize for an innovative production process.«
Dr. Thomas Holzmann, jury member
