Contact lenses from the 3D printer

If Eduard Kelbler had his way, this would soon be standard in opticians’ stores in this country. The Aalen University student has been researching this innovation since his bachelor’s thesis. He has now been awarded the university prize from Binder Optik GmbH for his work. The technology is not yet fully developed, but Prof. Dr. Andreas Holschbach is certain that the vision could soon become reality. “It is a courageous, forward-looking project,” said the supervisor of Kelbler’s bachelor thesis in his laudatory speech.

Optics student Eduard Kelbler (2nd from right) was presented with the Binder Optik University Prize by Consul General Dr. Helmut Baur (center), Managing Partner of Binder Optik GmbH. Prof. Dr. Gerhard Schneider, Rector of Aalen University, and his predecessor Prof. Dr. Dr. Ekbert Hering (right) also congratulated Prof. Dr. Andreas Holschbach (left), supervisor of the award-winning Bachelor thesis.