4/04/2012

Nikon History

1946 : First Nikon spectacle lens ‘Pointal’ is marketed to the consumer
 
1983 : Nikon introduces the first anti-glare coating
 Nikon introduces the first anti-glare coating with true, built-in scratch resistance.    This technology becomes immediately popular in Japan, where nearly 100% of lenses now feature this type of coating.
 
2000 : Nikon introduces the highest index material available - Index 1.74
Today, Nikon makes hi-index 1.74 double sided aspheric stock lenses as the thinnest and lightest lenses in the optical lens market.
 
2003 : Nikon introduces the first custom made Single Vision lens
Nikon introduces the first custom made Single Vision lens, SeeMax, a lens providing the best in optical performance at the time.
 
2004 : Nikon introduces its first double design progressive lens
Nikon introduces its first double design progressive lens, Presio W with an aberration filter a new innovation in the optical lens market.
 
2006 : SEE Series is launched
The most premium lens range SeeSeries is introduced. The range includes SeeMax single vision, SeeMax progressives, SeeCoat and SeeStyle. With SeeSeries, we continue revolutionizing optical technology.
 
2011 : SeeCoat Blue, receives Good Design Awards
SeeCoat Blue, designed by Nikon’s new blue light control technology, receives Good Design Awards.

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