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OPTICAL DYNAMICS Vision – Passion - Innovation

OPTICAL DYNAMICS Vision – Passion - Innovation. Project: nanoCLEAR. A new in-mold AR coating product that enables AR lens production with the quality, speed and cost of table top lens casting. Product Overview.

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OPTICAL DYNAMICS Vision – Passion - Innovation

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  1. OPTICAL DYNAMICS Vision – Passion - Innovation

  2. Project: nanoCLEAR A new in-mold AR coating product that enables AR lens production with the quality, speed and cost of table top lens casting.

  3. Product Overview Innovative, low cost, multilayer, thin film anti-reflective coating system based on: • Unique, spin applied liquid chemistries • The coating’s optical and mechanical properties are engineered using nanomaterials • Low cost, low complexity hardware enables retail store deployment • Capital equipment costs are much lower than current vacuum systems • Enables 1 hour service for AR coated Cast to RX ODC Lenses

  4. Anti-Reflective Stack • Alternating layers of high and low index thin films • Film thickness ~100nm • Tolerance ~+/- 5nm • Minimum of three layers Low Index High Index Mid Index Hard Coat Lens

  5. Material Mohs Hardness Refractive Index Al2O3 9 1.62 @ 600nm SiO2 7 1.46 @ 600nm TiO2 6 2.2-2.7 @ 550nm Anti-Reflection and Nanomaterials • An anti-reflective coating is achieved by depositing thin films of alternating refractive indexes • By engineering the refractive indexes and thicknesses of these films, visible reflections are reduced and transmission is improved • Nano-scale additives must be used to avoid transmission losses and scattering that occur with larger particles Nanomaterial benefits: • Increased ability to engineer refractive index • Improved mechanical performance

  6. Nanomaterials Overview www.nsf.gov/.../bordogna/ rochester/sld006.htm

  7. Cooperative research between investigators at ODC and the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky Research and Development Team

  8. University Involvement The relationship with the Universities is facilitating development with innovative nano-materials solutions and advanced research tools • Development of new and novel nanomaterials and their dispersions • Control of refractive index from 1.4 to 2.2 • Improved mechanical performance • Stable chemistries • Material characterization • Agreements with both Universities are in place

  9. Liquid AR Product Advantages • Product enables AR coating in a retail environment. AR coated lenses delivered to customers in about an hour • Much lower hardware cost than current vacuum technology • Hardware and process can be scaled for effective use in various retail environments • Ease of use • Low residual stress in the layers results in a more durable coating • Glass molds are much easier to clean than plastic lenses Source: 2020 Magazine wholesale lab usage survey

  10. Equipment costs Vacuum deposition $250k-$1M Vacuum AR job cost to lab AR cost to consumer Current Market

  11. ODC (Everclear) Value Proposition • Small footprint • Low capital investment • Just-in-time delivery • Low technical skill required • Comparable performance attributes to existing AR coating • Cost cutting advantage • Increased revenue opportunity

  12. Recent Improvements High Performance Polymers Incorporating Nanoparticles • Increased flexibility in AR stack design • Refractive index control • Thickness control • Improved mechanical performance • Polymer based film • Nanoparticles act as binders • Improved scratch resistance

  13. Recent Hardware Improvements Improved coating bowl design and motion system have improved process time and yield rate

  14. Recent Coating Improvements • Now producing broadband coatings • Improved optical performance • Improved durability - RLS is now greater than 4.5 • Able to produce a 3 layer green coating to meet customer requirements

  15. Supply Chain • Medivative Technologies • Medivative currently supplies products for the automotive, medical, consumer electronics and telecommunication industries. • They produce the Q-2100R and Dispensing System • ISO 9001 certified since 1996 • UL listed products • Customized function testing • NSF certified facility

  16. ODC Photochromic Development

  17. Nearly 20 years experience in development and design of ophthalmic radiation curing methods, chemistries, equipment. Lens materials, clear and photochromic (Five launched) Hardcoatings (Ten launched) Photochromic coatings Liquid Nano based AR coatings ODC experience and knowledge provide significant unique product development opportunities Cross product adaptation of formulation and curing techniques Efficient development and evaluation methods Four Researchers with photochromic development expertise. Working relationships with several dye suppliers Experience / Capabilities

  18. Product Synthesis Process Diagram Research Gate 1 Marketing New Product Concept Development Demonstration Availability Engineering Finance

  19. Photochromic Number One Purchase Choice Criteria Number One Customer Return Reason Source: Corning 2003 Photochromic Development INDOOR APPEARANCE HIGH TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE

  20. Photochromic Development

  21. Photochromic Development

  22. Photochromic Development

  23. Photochromic Development

  24. Photochromic Development

  25. Photochromic Outdoor Aging Study

  26. Photochromic Fatigue Study

  27. Photochromic Development

  28. Photochromic Development

  29. Q-2100HV HIGH VOLUME LENS CASTING SYSTEM Premium Lenses, Outstanding Profits

  30. Q-2100HV The Q-2100HV System from Optical Dynamics is a revolutionary “Cast-to-Rx” lens manufacturing process. “Cast-to-Rx” creates a high quality finished lens without grinding or polishing. The system produces finished clear or photochromic single vision, flat top, and progressive lenses. Operators are trained in days, not months or years. SYSTEM OVERVIEW Cast-To-Rx Automated System Modular/Expandable Premium Lenses, Outstanding Profits

  31. Q-2100 HV The Q-2100HV reduces the time, money, and space required for lens production. On-demand manufacturing gives you control of your destiny. Make any premium lens design in clear or photochromic as required, without semi-finished inventory. Finest surface quality Improved visual clarity Accurate, repeatable powers Greatly reduced training, labor and operating costs SYSTEM ADVANTAGES Premium Lenses, Outstanding Profits

  32. Q-2100 HV The Q-2100HV system can be configured to produce hundreds to thousands of jobs per week. It’s ease of use and maintainability provide an average uptime of 99.5%. The HV System is scalable to meet your needs. System components like Pick-To-Light and an Automated Mold Washer can be added to increase your productivity. SYSTEM ADVANTAGES • Real time graphical controls • On screen training manuals • On screen maintenance documentation • Interactive diagnostics • Reliable • Scalable • Simple • Efficient

  33. Q-2100 HV Optical Dynamics offers custom software integration to meet your specific needs. PC based control systems are highly flexible and provide visual management tools. Customized reporting is available to meet your specific requirements. VCA/OMA compliant paperless job entry SYSTEM ADVANTAGES

  34. Q-2100 HV CLEARLightTM - Total UVA & UVB Protection - Superior clarity index - Water white color - Ultra-smooth surface quality - More precise prescriptions FINISHED/SEMI-FINISHED LENS MATERIALS The unique starting point for Optical Dynamics lenses is its proprietary liquid monomer. This exclusive lens material provides the improved visual clarity and smooth surface quality that only casting can deliver. CLEARLightTM CLEARLight SmartShadesTM CLEARLight SmartShadesTM - Clearer indoors - Darker outdoors - Greater patient comfort - Longer lasting - Stability in varying temperatures What the consumer is looking for in premium clear and photochromic!

  35. Q-2100 HV LENS COATINGS Super Scratch Resistant Coating - Outstanding scratch resistance - Tintable - Coated surface every 35 seconds - Dual-sided protection - Increased impact resistance - Superior AR adhesion - Small footprint - Low acquisition cost - Integrated high pressure wash Extra Tough (XT-HV)

  36. Q-2100 HV LENS STYLES The Aspheric Advantage Single vision Aspheric Single Vision Atoric Single Vision Flat Tops Aspheric Flat Tops Atoric Flat Tops Paradigm-22 Progressive Paradigm-16 CFL-18 Progressive 6.00 Base, +2.00 add ODC Paradigm-22 Progressive Competitor’s Top Progressive

  37. Q-2100 HV The New Continual Focus Lens… Optical Dynamics’ State-of-the-Art premium lens is here! The CFL-18 is an advanced, latest generation design which has one of the highest patient adaptation rates in the industry. Its true consistent curve provides superior vision, a wider field of view, and significantly reduced peripheral distortion. The CFL’s optimal corridor length fits a greater range of frames (18mm fitting height). LENS STYLES Continual Focus Lens ODC CFL-18 Leading progressive

  38. The Continual Focus Lens…

  39. Q-2100 HV Job Entry The first step in the lens making process is job entry. An Rx is received from the lab computer and a work ticket is created by the system. This ticket links each job to the database. LENS PRODUCTION OVERVIEW 1. Job Entry / Ticket Mold Picking • The molds and gaskets are picked when a ticketed job tray is received from the job entry area. The job trays have six storage locations • two for gaskets • two for front molds • two for back molds • The tray layout helps assure that the molds are assembled correctly. 2. Mold Picking

  40. Q-2100 HV Cleaning & Coating The M/R III coating system is used to apply coatings to the molds. Molds are cleaned with a high pressure D.I. cleaning solution before the coating is applied. A hard coat is applied and cured on the mold. Coated molds are then ready for assembly. LENS PRODUCTION OVERVIEW 3. Cleaning & Coating Cavity Assembly Molds and gaskets are assembled to form lens cavities. Different combinations of molds and gaskets are used to create different prescriptions. Assembled cavities are placed back into the job trays and are now ready for filling 4. Cavity Assembly

  41. Q-2100 HV Filling LENS PRODUCTION OVERVIEW Proprietary Q-2100 lens materials are available in both clear and photochromic formulations. Heated monomer is dispensed into the fill port of the gasket. Clear and photochromic jobs are distinguished by the use of color-coded job trays. 5. Filling Curing The Q-2100HV lens curing system transforms the monomer from a liquid to solid. The Q-2100HV performs initialization, curing, and annealing. Job trays move through the Q-2100HV on a conveyor system. 6. Curing

  42. Q-2100 HV LENS PRODUCTION OVERVIEW 7. Demolding / Cleaning Demolding / Cleaning After curing, the lenses are removed from the molds, cribbed, and cleaned. The molds are then washed and stored for reuse. 8. Cribbing

  43. Q-2100 HV CASTING SOLUTIONS The Q-2100HV System produces incredible lenses with high efficiency. The HV can produce more than 100 finished lenses per hour. The HV System is modular; it can be scaled to meet your requirements. Modular/Expandable Coating Systems Mold Washing Pick-to-Light Mold Storage Lens Production: Semi-Finished 7.50, 6.00, 4.50, 3.00, 1.50 bases Finished +4.00 to -6.00 SPH, 0 to -2.50 CYL, 0 to +3.00 add 95%+/- yields Minutes from Rx to Finished Lenses

  44. Q-2100 HV Advantage • Cast to RX Advantages: • Premium multifocal lenses on demand, with no blank inventory • Scalable solutions:100’s to 1000’s per week • Payback in months, not years • Lowest cost producer of premium lenses • High performance front and back side hardcoat and integral part of the casting process Produce premium “Cast to RX” lenses with accurate, repeatable powers, improved clarity and the finest surface quality

  45. Q-2100 HV Profit Potential

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