Coburn Technologies Ships Final SGX Pro Lens Generator Ending 33-Year Production

SDC Technologies announced that its subsidiary, Coburn Technologies, completed the final shipment of the SGX Pro Surface Lens Generator in December 2024. This event marks the end of over 33 years of production for the device. The announcement coincides with Coburn’s 70th anniversary and highlights the company's legacy in ophthalmic lens processing systems. Headquartered in South Windsor, Connecticut, Coburn is owned by American interests but operates under SDC Technologies, which was acquired by Mitsui Chemicals in 2008. SDC, based in Irvine, California, specializes in high-performance specialty coatings for various industries, including vision eyewear. The source describes this milestone as reflecting the evolution of lens manufacturing technology.