At MIDO, TPI will bring its innovative software for making 3D printed glasses
Tech Print Industries (TPI) is a company specialized in the development of technologies for the production of 3D printed glasses. Founded in 2016 by Peter and David Friedfeld, co-owners of ClearVision Optical, and Marc Notenboom, OD and designer, today it consists of a global team of eyecare professionals, designers, software engineers and marketers, who aim to revolutionize the eyewear industry. Using proprietary CAD software and a global network of 3D-printing hubs, they design and print on demand, with no minimum order quantity, to meet customer’s needs for dimension sculpting, texturing, color shades and creating new ultra-lightweight shapes with ultra-smooth finish.
TPI can transform a 2D eyewear design into a printable 3D rendering with a speed four times faster than normal standards and with a range of full colors and textures, thanks to the company's proprietary software. Thousands of colors, a huge hinge library, and a massive selection of shapes open limitless design possibilities. Thanks to a team made of professionals with different expertise in the eyewear industry, TPI is the best partner to support customers in developing their dream frames, whatever their level of knowledge and skills in the eyewear sector.
TPI’s commitment to sustainability
It is reflected in its use of 3D-printing technology to produce durable and long-lasting eyewear which reduce waste and promotes a more eco-friendly eyewear industry. Moreover, making glasses with 3D printing uses less energy and creates less waste compared to traditional methods.
The Designer Collective
Today, the company produces eyewear for brands, manufacturers and retailers who wish to launch original collections or to include 3D printed glasses in their existing collections. In addition, TPI collaborates with many designers around the world who wish to develop their own eyewear line and rely on the global company to produce their own branded frames. For this reason, the Designer Collective was created, i.e. a community where designers are supported in the development of their collection and can benefit from promotional tools and activities such as being at trade, being showcased in marketing and communications as well as collaborating on ideas and being inspired by each other.
Among them, the Raydiant frames from German designer Carmelo De Termini emulate natural materials such as wood or stone; in LIQ, Catalan designer Josep Muñoz Villar expresses the full potential of 3D technology with complex patterns and colouring, while Italian Riccardo Cervio created Rel Eyewear brand thanks to his experience as an optician and that of his wife as colour artist. One of the latest who joined the collective is Dutch Jos Baijens, an experienced and multi-disciplinary designer, who ranges from interior design to painting to his first eyewear collection.
At Mido, the designers will show their latest collections of 3D printed eyewear at TPI booth in the Fashion District.