News Release

SDC Technologies and subsidiary Coburn Technologies

Irvine, CA – September 19, 2023

Announce the launch of a new photochromic system for optical labs

SDC Technologies (SDC), a recognized global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance specialty coatings in collaboration with Coburn Technologies, Inc., the world’s leading provider of computer integrated ophthalmic lens processing systems and ophthalmic instruments, will launch CrystalChrome®, a breakthrough photochromic system for optical labs at Vision Expo West in Las Vegas. This novel lens coating technology brings an exciting dimension to Coburn’s acclaimed spin coating offering and represents the first major product development partnership with its parent, SDC, combining Coburn’s spin coating know how with SDC’s coating expertise. CrystalChrome allows optical labs the ability to transform any clear semi-finished blank or surfaced lens into a high-quality photochromic lens.’

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ABOUT COBURN TECHNOLOGIES  
Coburn Technologies, Inc. is the world’s leading provider of ophthalmic lens processing systems and ophthalmic instruments. We design, manufacture, and service software equipment and supplies used in all aspects of surfacing prescriptions in lens blanks, coating and finishing lenses to fit into patient frames. We provide a broad range of diagnostics, refraction, and retinal imaging equipment for a more complete solution to the eye care professional. Coburn Technologies is American owned and globally headquartered in South Windsor, Connecticut USA. Learn more at coburntechnologies.com

ABOUT SDC TECHNOLOGIES  
Founded in 1986, SDC Technologies, Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. SDC was acquired by Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. in 2008. SDC is a recognized global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance specialty coatings used in a variety of applications from aerospace and automotive parts to vision eyewear. Visit us at sdctech.com.

CrystalChrome® is a registered trademark of SDC Technologies, Inc.