Enter the smart eyewear market with your strengths
- Sunbond Optix
- Jul 14
- 4 min read
Updated: Jul 16

With the rapid development of technology, the market potential of smart glasses has become increasingly prominent. According to market research company Statista, the global smart glasses market is expected to reach approximately US$22 billion in 2025, with an annual growth rate of more than 30%. This data fully reflects the rapid growth of consumer demand for smart glasses.
In the development process of smart glasses, although many companies have performed well in the research and development of smart technology, they are not good at the optical knowledge and technical applications of traditional glasses. From our communications with many smart glasses customers, we understand that market competition focuses on the innovation of smart technology. Therefore, if we can also integrate the professional knowledge and technology of the traditional eyewear industry to achieve a balance between the technological functions and the wearing experience of the product, we will definitely stand out in the fierce market competition.
However, although many smart glasses companies are aware of this important point, they are limited in their understanding of the optical technology of traditional glasses and therefore feel at a loss as to how to improve the "nature of glasses" problem.
Our company has always upheld the concept of openness and win-win, and actively shared the expertise and profound experience accumulated in the field of traditional glasses with colleagues in the industry. We firmly believe that only by fully learning from and cleverly integrating the mature technology of traditional glasses can we create smart glasses with excellent optical performance and exquisite mechanical structure. After ensuring that the optical characteristics and wearing comfort of smart glasses meet the high standards of traditional glasses, we will further develop lenses that can perfectly match smart functions, so that the advanced technology of smart glasses is truly rooted in the professional foundation of traditional glasses, and realize the seamless integration of technological innovation and craftsmanship inheritance.
In the development of smart glasses, manufacturers often face many challenges that are not directly related to smart technology, such as the loss of clarity and chromatic aberration caused by the LCD/Waveguide interlayer, as well as optical power deviation (such as dizziness), visual field magnification or center of gravity shift caused by additional thermal bending layers. These problems are essentially "traditional eyewear" quality issues, and must be rigorously tested and verified with professional equipment that meets industrial standards to accurately locate the root cause of the problem, and on this basis promote innovative design to ensure that the optical performance of each layer structure meets industry standards. In addition, the front and back transmittance control and balanced color change technology of electronic photochromic lenses are also core focuses of research and development. This can not only significantly improve the wearer's comfort experience, but also further enhance the product's practicality and market competitiveness, bringing consumers a better smart glasses experience.
Three major optical features
1. Optical properties

Sunbond Optix's flagship optical test series
It is specially designed for the latest optical performance test items and has been recognized and adopted by many authoritative laboratories around the world for many years!
2. Clarity
Hazemeter
Fully automated calculations to fully satisfy International standard wide-angle scattering requirements

3. Transmittance and Color

Easy_Spectro_RX
The first spectrometer dedicated to prescription lenses in the industry
Electronic color change

Electrochromic_Tester
The leading brand in the eyewear industry
Cosmetic Defect
NEO.Cosmo
The world's most mature
Over ten years of experience
A truly mature application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology
Industrial 4.0 Vision System

Smart Headform

Smart Headform
Specialized testing for AR&VR glasses development head model. The "As-worn" design allows you to experience the true state of projected images and real images
In addition to strict quality inspections to ensure that the products always maintain their original professional standards, the accuracy of the production line is crucial. Therefore, the use of high-specification CNC systems designed specifically for the eyewear industry production can not only greatly improve the efficiency, but also effectively ensure the high quality and accuracy of the products, thereby meeting the market's increasing expectations and demands for smart glasses.
However, general CNC production systems on the market often lead to uneven product quality and performance due to the lack of professional functions required for the eyewear industry, which makes choosing the right equipment a major challenge for companies.
For this reason, we specially recommend the "Ace" product of the industry-leading company MEI System - "Sphera 3". This machine is specially designed for eyeglass manufacturing and is at the top level in the industry in terms of production quality, accuracy and speed.

MEI System
Sphera 3
The world's fastest polarized lenses and Smart glasses lens mass production equipment

With the rapid growth of market demand, if smart glasses companies can combine technological innovation with expertise in the traditional glasses market, they will occupy an important position in the smart glasses field and successfully meet future challenges and opportunities.
To this end, we have specially launched a factory knowledge training course designed for "New launched smart eyewear company", aiming to help new joiner gain an in-depth understanding of the core knowledge and technical features of the traditional eyewear industry. Through these trainings, you will be able to fully master and apply the mature technologies of the traditional eyewear industry, thereby effectively improving smart glasses products and enhancing their competitiveness and market acceptance.
If you are interested in this, please feel free to contact us. We will tailor the most suitable course content according to your needs to help you break through the current technological bottleneck and create a new future for smart glasses!