Case Study: Hoet achieves custom, on-demand titanium eyewear frames with EOS additive manufacturing

Hoet cuts eyewear surplus 30–40% and reaches market in 2 months with EOS GmbH

Hoet, a Belgian eyewear specialist, faced the challenge of producing a new line of glasses frames with a unique and intricate design that could not be achieved through conventional manufacturing methods. They also sought a production process that was cost-effective and environmentally sustainable. To meet this challenge, they partnered with vendor EOS GmbH to utilize additive manufacturing technology.

The solution implemented using EOS's technology, specifically an EOS M 290 system and EOS Titanium Ti64 material, enabled the production of complex, lightweight titanium frames. This partnership with EOS GmbH allowed for on-demand manufacturing, which reduced surplus inventory by 30-40% and slashed the time to market to just two months after the system's installation. The results included unprecedented design freedom, the ability to easily create custom-fit products, and a significant reduction in material and energy consumption.

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