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Your Complete Guide to MIDO (+ Detailed Milan Travel Guide)

Posted by David Li on 21 January 2019
Mido 2018 was a record-breaking event with the highest number of eyewear professionals ever attending a show of it’s kind, 49,000! This year’s show is looking to break that record again with an ....

The 2018 Hong Kong Optical Fair is Here

Posted by Simon Zeng on 6 November 2018
The Hong Kong Optical Fair is here, and PEL will be present in full force at Booth 1A-F14. Here’s what you can expect from China’s foremost eyewear testing and inspection service provider at this ....

HKTDC Hong Kong Optical Fair - 7 Steps to a Successful Fair (2018)

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 23 July 2018
Arguably the most efficient way to find an eyewear manufacturer in China is to attend an eyewear trade show in the region. With the 2018 Hong Kong Optical Fair coming up, we’re publishing 7 of the ....

3D Printed Glasses in 2024 - Viable Business or Science Experiment?

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 18 April 2018
3D-printed glasses have been a significant focus in the eyewear industry. The technology initially promised to "disrupt the market" and "redefine eyewear production," leading many companies to invest ....

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

Quality Eyewear "Made in China" Not a Myth - Eyewear Insight 

Posted by David Li on 16 March 2018
Eyewear, like everything manufactured in China, has a bad “Made in China” stigma attached to it. There are thousands of people online that are quick to knock China for “bad quality” and “cheaply ....

Topics: Eyewear insight

3 PPE Eyewear Tests You Should Know - EN 166

Posted by David Li on 27 February 2018
Protective eyewear sold throughout the world must comply with specific standards, in this blog we’ll be looking at the EN 166:2001 standard. What are the processes and requirements of EN 166:2001 and ....

This is How You Can Avoid Lousy Eyewear Manufacturing (2019)

Posted by David Li on 24 January 2018
Competition in the eyewear trade is fierce. Nobody can survive with substandard products. Take a look at the facts, and what steps you can take to ensure your clients receive top-quality eyewear.

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

How Safe Are the Safety Glasses You’re Putting On the Market?

Posted by David Li on 22 December 2017
Would you risk the safety of your or your families’ eyesight? Probably not! Safety glasses can mean the difference between losing one's eyesight or clear vision for the rest of your life. If you ....