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Accelerating commercialization of digital lens coating technology and creating new value in the ophthalmic lens market
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary SDC Technologies, Inc. has made a significant follow-on investment in flō Optics Ltd., a company with proprietary digital lens coating technologies, through the execution of a SAFE.
This additional investment further strengthens the strategic partnership initiated through Mitsui Chemicals’ investment in flō Optics in July 2025. Through SDC, Mitsui Chemicals will combine flō Optics’ proprietary digital coating platform with SDC’s extensive expertise in ophthalmic lens coating technologies to drive the creation of new value in the ophthalmic lens market.
As a strategic lead investor, SDC has increased its investment in flō Optics and will appoint a non-executive director to the company. Through this expanded investment and board participation, the Mitsui Chemicals Group and flō Optics will further strengthen their strategic collaboration, accelerating the commercialization and market adoption of digital coating technologies.
About flō Optics
flō Optics is a technology company developing a proprietary digital coating platform that enables highly precise, scalable lens processing. Founded by veterans of digital manufacturing and 3D printing, flō Optics is working to transform the coating processes for optical lenses.
About SDC
SDC is a global developer and manufacturer of high-performance specialty coating systems for a wide range of materials, including plastics and glass. SDC serves global markets including ophthalmic, mobility, aerospace and electronics. Since joining the Mitsui Chemicals Group in 2008, SDC has leveraged the Group’s materials science expertise and global network to expand its business and deliver innovative coating solutions.
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