The future of eyewear is here thanks
to Toronto-based Specsy.
The innovative, technology-driven
company, which formed just a couple
of years ago, was the first to bring
multi-colour 3D printed eyewear to
the marketplace.
Using Specsy's retail-ready app that
features 3D face-scanning and aug-
mented reality capabilities, eye care
professionals can design, in-store,
truly one-of-a-kind eyeglasses that
match each patient's aesthetic pref-
erences, like for colour, design and
shape, and technical requirements,
such as dimensions for bridges and
temples.
The frames are then created using a
state-of-the-art 3D printer. Specsy
printed its first pair of frames in
November 2016, utilizing the expertise
it gained through affiliate
company Canaray, which operates a
leading 3D printing facility for dental
implant surgical guides.
Earlier this year, the company
announced the launch of its 3D printed
custom eyewear line in the United
States.
Specsy now has plans to expand its
product offerings by adding new
materials for patients and ECPs to
choose from.
With this being Optical Prism's
technology issue, we believe Specsy's
revolutionary business model makes
it the perfect company to feature.
Recently, we caught up with Ashley
Barby, Specsy's chief operating officer,
to find out more about the company,
what sets it apart from other eyewear
firms that produce 3D frames and its
plans for the future.
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