3D printing used to create high end fashion frames for eyeglasses

High-end eyewear designer Mykita is now offering a line of glasses called �Mylon� created using a 3D printer. Geek.com reports.

The process used to manufacture the glasses is called Selective Laser Sintering (SRS), a sophisticated form of 3D printing that allows for the use of many different types of materials, from nylon to steel.

Obviously, the only thing that is printed is the frame. Using 3D printers to create prescription lenses is not yet possible. However the ability to create customized frames is something that could really shake up the eyeglasses market.

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