Iconic glass brand Duralex placed under receivership

The company, despite having raised funds from the French public in the autumn, placed itself under the protection of the commercial court for the third time in six years. In a tough blow for the many people who have supported employees’ efforts to take over Duralex these past two years, the iconic glass manufacturer announced […]

EssilorLuxottica and Applied Materials Join Forces to Advance Augmented Reality Optics Platforms for Next-Generation Smart Glasses

Joint development agreement aims to accelerate commercialization of next-generation intelligent optical systems for smart eyewear and augmented reality (AR) optical lens stack Partnership combines world-class expertise in materials engineering, lenses and smart eyewear to develop lightweight, high-performance optical systems critical to scalable AR experiences PARIS and SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EssilorLuxottica and Applied Materials, Inc. today announced a long-term […]