EssilorLuxottica announces it is joining forces with Fondazione Chips-IT, Italy’s research center specializing in advanced integrated-circuit design. This collaboration aims to further strengthen the EssilorLuxottica’s leadership in smart eyewear by advancing application-specific chip development within Chips-IT’s open-hardware environment, unlocking new levels of customization, optimization and performance. By working closely with Chips-IT engineers and select industry partners, EssilorLuxottica will seek to deliver enhanced capabilities and elevate the next generation of wearables.

January 2026