Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, announced the acquisition of Luxexcel, a Belgium-Dutch company known for its breakthroughs in 3D printed eyewear lenses. TechCrunch reported the deal.
Luxexcel, founded in 2009, has pioneered 3D printing processes for diopter lenses, a technology set to influence Meta’s efforts in immersive display devices. The European firm’s innovations are expected to inform the AR optics strategy within Meta’s portfolio.
Analysts at TechCrunch suggest the acquisition will deepen Meta’s footprint in the augmented reality market, a domain that already receives a sizable portion of Reality Labs’ budget, the core division focused on next‑generation wearable technology.
Meta is advancing augmented reality glasses codenamed Project Nazare. Zuckerberg indicated the device is expected to reach the market in the coming years and will bolster Luxexcel’s growth alongside the broader AR initiative.
Meanwhile, current virtual reality headsets do not integrate diopter optics and rely on third‑party manufacturers for corrective lenses, a gap that AR glasses could address more comprehensively.
Earlier this year, Zuckerberg appeared on a list highlighting prominent leaders within the technology sector, based on evaluation by major publications. The list cited concerns over recent stock performance and strategic decisions affecting workforce levels, including a significant layoff year, reflecting the pressures many tech giants face in a volatile market.