Wisconsin Vision has the nation’s first alloy-free lens lab.

Aluminum alloy is a mix of metals used to block (securely mount) unfinished lens material during grinding and polishing. Alloy contains hazardous materials including cadmium, lead & indium.

• Alloy and its fumes are a health hazard for optics industry workers
• Alloy is bad for the environment and difficult to dispose of safely
• Alloy is expensive, with unpredictable price fluctuations

Federal agencies including the EPA, OSHA & the CDC have targeted alloy material for increased restriction and eventual eradication. Years from now, it’s likely alloy will be banned from use.

Alloy-free blocking benefits

Schneider Optical Machines’ new Eco-Fuse Technology is a ground-breaking innovation. EFT uses a completely organic glue compound and simple heat curing method.

Benefits include:

• Sustainable production
  with zero waste
• Less waste
  thanks to reusable block pieces
• Lightweight materials
  that are clean, easy to handle and safer for workers
• Consistent, automated precision
  in crafting an even wider range of complex eyewear

Thanks to EFT technology, our lens lab produces the most accurate, customized eyewear in the nation without hazardous materials, chemicals, or methods.