SCHNEIDER introduced the first high-speed freeform cutting machine for surfacing 3D progressive lenses. A paradigm change in the optical industry.

CCP 100, the first computer-controlled machine for polishing freeform surfaces with adaptive polishing tools in the market.

Thailand office opened in Bangkok.

To overcome the problem that individual heterogeneous machines with pre-planned job routing produce in an unintelligent way, the vision was born to increase machine intelligence and developing a highly automated production system, independent on individual's skill level.

The Modulo idea was born.

The DSC prolab opens the door to a new world of compact and integrated surfacing. With the combination of generator, polisher, laser marker and measuring unit, the customer gets a digital surfacing lab in one compact machine.

Opening of a dedicated SCHNEIDER coating division, run by experts in the field, extending the product portfolio by cutting edge hard coating and AR-coating solutions.

EBC 400 and EBC 900:
Opened just weeks ago, the SCHNEIDER coating department premiered its first electron beam coaters. The EBC series has since been extended by solutions for the mid-sized (EBC 600) and the large lab (EBC 1400). On top, SCHNEIDER developed its very own Anti-reflex, fashion mirror, hydrophobic, ultra hydrophobic and anti fog coatings over the years.

Acquisition of W&L Coating Systems GmbH specialized in extraordinary advanced vacuum based coating technologies.

The industrial monument will become an exciting and unique place for Marburg and the region - a place full of visions.
There are 5 years of construction ahead, leading to the grand opening in 2022.

CMMS - Launch of virtual service manager serving as a source of intelligence on how to do maintenance and troubleshoot at the best level, thus increasing upkeep and efficiency. It provides maintenance plans, step-by-step guides, parts packages and virtual service assistance.

SLC 80, the centering machine with double spindle design and optional robot automation was launched.

SCHNEIDER's Anti Fog technology uses a physical process for a long-term and reliable coating layer to provide a clear view for all ophthalmic lenses, sun lenses, sports lenses and visors.

Our very first innovation launched in our series of revelations is this powerful polisher providing unmatched throughput at excellent quality, setting new benchmarks.

A system sees what only experts see: CSI Modulo ONEreliably detects cosmetic defects fully automatically and absolutely dependably ...

The Modulo Control Center, the intelligently designed management cockpit, now comes with real-time cost tracking, in-depth breakage analysis and it is also available for stand-alone or classic lab layouts.