The Latest Project Progress
On this page, we inform you about the latest progress of the 3DPrintoptixMarket project.
Eye-Tracking Integration
Our customized 3D-printed micro-optics have been successfully integrated into multiple generations of smart glasses demonstrators developed by our project partner Viewpointsystem, delivering tangible performance leaps for industrial customers. By designing and manufacturing freeform optics of varying complexity for each specific demonstrator, we achieved superior optical performance while simultaneously simplifying the overall system architecture. Because these complex 3D-printed optical elements absorb critical functional requirements directly within their monolithic geometry, they drastically reduce the design complexity, mechanical tolerances, and space needed for the surrounding hardware components.
TIME SAVINGS IN THE MANUFACTORING PROCESS OF MICROOPTICS:
For wearable smart glasses, the ability to tailor optics to diverse facial structures and individual eye features is essential. The unparalleled flexibility of our 3D printing process allows us to continuously elevate both device functionality and user comfort at an attractive price point. Throughout the project, we achieved and surpassed our most ambitious milestones: we miniaturized complex multi-lens systems into an ultra-compact footprint, maintained exceptional image clarity and contrast, and cut pure printing times by a huge factor —reducing production times down to just a few minutes and making large-scale deployment an economic reality.
DRIVING EUROPEAN INNOVATION IN MICRO-OPTICS ACROSS INDUSTRIES
From breakthrough medical endoscopy to next-generation augmented reality, our 3D-printed lenses open up a world of new opportunities for efficiency and technological advancement. The sheer flexibility and unprecedented speed of our production make 3D-printed micro-optics the ideal solution for everyone—from research institutions requiring small, specialized batches to major global players looking to equip their high-volume products with customized optical components.
We are proud that our entire production cycle, right down to the raw materials, is firmly rooted in the heart of Europe, specifically in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany. This guarantees our partners a highly sustainable, resilient production process with secure, short, and easily controlled supply chains, effectively eliminating the risks and environmental impact of long global transportation routes.
EIC Summit 26
The 3DPrintoptixMarket project has officially come to a close, and what an incredible journey it has been! As a massive highlight to wrap things up, Viewpointsystem and Printoptix teamed up for a joint appearance at this year’s EIC Summit in Brussels. It was the absolute perfect stage to showcase our project successes and innovations directly to the EIC community. We were excited to see such strong interest and so many visitors at our booth. Connecting with so many inspiring people and sharing the results of our hard work was a great way to bring the project to a close. It truly was the perfect grand finale for our project! For more information click here: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-summit-2026/exhibition_en
OPIE 26
We just wrapped up our time at OPIE 2026, which took place from April 22 to 24 at Pacifico Yokohama in Japan. As one of Asia's biggest and most important hubs for the photonics and optics industry, the energy there was just incredible. We were super happy about everyone who took the time to visit us at our stand. It was awesome to meet so many wonderful people and dive into some really exciting conversations about new tech and fresh ideas. A huge thanks to all of you for dropping by!
Photonics West 26
We had an absolute blast exhibiting at SPIE Photonics West from January 31 to February 5, 2026! Held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, it’s pretty much the ultimate global gathering for everything related to lasers, biomedical optics, and quantum tech. See you next year in San Francisco again.
MEDICA 26
We had an amazing time at MEDICA from November 17 to 20, 2025! Held in Düsseldorf, Germany, it is one of the largest and most important B2B trade fairs in the world for the medical sector, covering everything from cutting-edge diagnostics to innovative medical tech. We were so happy to welcome so many of you to our booth. A huge highlight for our team was our CEO hitting the stage to give a presentation on the future of 3D-printed micro-optics in medical technology.
Laser World of Photonics 25
What a week at LASER World of PHOTONICS 2025! From June 24 to 27, we were right in the middle of the action at Messe München in Germany. Since it’s the world's leading trade fair for bringing cutting-edge photonics research into industrial manufacturing, the vibe was just perfect. We were absolutely thrilled by how many of you visited our booth. Catching up with such cool people and having so many inspiring, fun conversations about our technology really made our week. Thanks for making the event so special for us!
DGAO 25 in Stuttgart
We had a fantastic time exhibiting at the DGaO-Tagung from June 10 to 13, 2025! This annual conference of the German Society for Applied Optics is always the perfect place to connect with researchers and industry experts from all over the region. We were super happy to welcome so many of you to our presentation and our booth. It was great to meet so many amazing people and have some really exciting discussions about the practical side of applied optics. Thanks so much for being there and sharing your thoughts with us!
VIEWPOINTSYSTEM AT ETRA 2026
At ETRA 2026 in Marrakech, Viewpointsystem connected with the international eye tracking research community and presented its latest technologies for advanced eye tracking applications. At the center of the showcase was VPS Next, a research-grade wearable eye tracking system designed to capture reliable gaze data in both controlled and dynamic real-world environments. Viewpointsystem also presented Digital Iris, an advanced integration technology for embedding eye tracking capabilities into external devices. The conference provided a valuable opportunity to exchange insights with leading researchers and discuss new approaches to flexible, high-quality eye tracking research.
NEXT-GENERATION SMART GLASSES
With VPS Next, Viewpointsystem has introduced its latest generation of smart glasses with integrated eye tracking. The system features a flexible 3-in-1 design that can be adapted to different users, tasks, and environments. Its lightweight, ergonomic, and robust construction is designed for reliable use in a wide range of real-world applications. An HD+ front camera and precise eye tracking enable reliable data capture even under challenging lighting conditions, while calibration-free, plug-and-play operation facilitates straightforward deployment.Applications range from manufacturing and mobility to defense and sports, including training, process optimization, safety applications, and remote support.