REM Vision Tech

What REM Vision Tech does

REM Vision Technologies SL, trading as REM Vision Tech, is a Spanish specialty manufacturer of high-precision CNC lathes and complementary automation equipment for the ophthalmic optics industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Leganés (Madrid), the company designs and produces a portfolio of 2-axis automatic lathes — the R250Pro Series for compact contact-lens production, the R400Pro Series for high-precision multicurve and toric lenses, and the R400Pro IOL Series for intraocular lens manufacturing — built around air-bearing slides, DC linear motors, and linear optical encoders with 1nm resolution. The lathes are controlled by the proprietary SoftLENS 250/400 software, programmed in fully open international ISO G-Code and licensed under Windows 10 Professional, and are complemented by the RL1000/RL2000 6-axis automatic loader robots (up to 400 parts per machine, enabling roughly 20 hours of unattended operation per day), the LML1000Auto laser engraver for lot marking and traceability, the LabTRACKER production-management software with QR/barcode work-order tracking, and the optional ASG Pro oscillating tool for toric curve machining.

The company monetizes through hardware sales of lathes and accessories, licensing of SoftLENS and LabTRACKER software, and professional services and turnkey laboratory projects delivered by a multilingual field service team (Spanish, English, French, Arabic, Italian). Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting optical laboratories as the primary segment, with secondary segments in IOL manufacturers, ophthalmological clinics, and new market entrants seeking turnkey setup. Commercial reach is explicitly global, with installations reported across Europe, Latin America, North America, Africa, and Asia, and the company is a member of EFCLIN, the European Federation of the Contact Lens and IOL Industries.

REM Vision Tech has operated without disclosed institutional equity funding; its only documented capital event is a €375,076.10 partially reimbursable CDTI grant awarded in May 2020 (expediente IDI-20200970) for the INTRAOCU project, which funded development of the high-performance IOL lathe through November 2021. Ownership appears to remain with founders or management, consistent with a privately held Spanish Sociedad Limitada, and the firm employs between 11 and 50 people. No acquisitions, leadership changes, or restructuring events are recorded in the available source material.

Name

REM Vision Tech

Legal name

REM Vision Technologies SL

Website

https://remvt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

REM Vision Tech is a Spanish specialty manufacturer of high-precision CNC lathes, automatic loader robots, laser engravers, and proprietary software for contact lens and intraocular lens laboratories worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optical Manufacturing Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Contact Lenses & Care Systems (Soft/RGP/Scleral Lenses; Cleaning/Disinfection Solutions) (HLAHAJAE), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD)

Keywords

• CNC lathe manufacturing
• Contact lens machinery
• Intraocular lens production
• Optical laboratory equipment
• Precision lens turning

Headquarters

HQ city

Leganés

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CNC Lathe Sales: Sale of high-precision CNC automatic lathes including R250Pro Series, R400Pro Series, and R400Pro IOL Series for contact lens and intraocular lens manufacturing. Equipment is sold with proprietary software licenses and optional accessories.
2. Laser Engraver Sales: Sale of LML1000Auto laser engraver systems for lens marking and traceability in optical laboratories.
3. Automatic Loader Robot Sales: Sale of RL1000 and RL2000 automatic loader robots that integrate with REM lathes for automated manufacturing operations.
4. LabTRACKER Software Licenses: Licensing of proprietary LabTRACKER software for laboratory management, production control, and traceability systems.
5. Technical Support and Service: Technical service including installation, training, supervision, and ongoing technical support provided by multilingual specialists.
6. Turnkey Laboratory Solutions: Comprehensive tailor-made projects including equipment supply, consulting, production training, and technical support for setting up complete optical laboratories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

REM Vision Tech manufactures precision 2-axis CNC automatic lathes (R250Pro, R400Pro, and R400Pro IOL Series) for special contact lens and intraocular lens (IOL) manufacturing, complemented by proprietary SoftLENS control software, the LML1000Auto laser engraver, RL1000/RL2000 6-axis automatic loader robots, and the LabTRACKER production management and traceability platform. The company also delivers turnkey laboratory solutions including equipment supply, consulting, installation, production training, supervision, and ongoing technical support worldwide.

Product overview

REM Vision Tech offers a portfolio of CNC precision lathes and complementary equipment for the optical industry. The core products include three lathe series: the compact R250Pro Series for small-medium laboratories, the versatile R400Pro Series with multi-tool capability and toric lens option, and the R400Pro IOL Series specifically for intraocular lens manufacturing. These lathes are supported by proprietary SoftLENS software (250 and 400), the RL1000/RL2000 automatic loader robots for unattended operation, the LML1000Auto laser engraver for product marking, and LabTRACKER software for production management and traceability. Optional accessories like the ASG Pro oscillating tool extend capabilities. The company also provides turnkey laboratory solutions encompassing equipment, consulting, training, and technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Torno R250Pro Series CNC Lathe Compact 2-axis CNC automatic lathe for manufacturing multicurve, spherical, and aspherical contact lenses from materials including RGP, hydrogel, and silicone hydrogel. Features 2 standard linear cutting tools, an AC air spindle, and Mitsubishi Electric motors with CNC control, controlled via SoftLENS 250 proprietary software.
• Torno R400Pro Series CNC Lathe High-precision 2-axis CNC automatic lathe with multi-tool capability for up to 7 cutting tools, designed to automate lens lathing with high surface quality. Controlled via SoftLENS 400 proprietary software, supports CAD/CAM and ERP system integration, and offers optional toric lens capability via the ASG Pro oscillating tool.
• Torno R400Pro IOL Series CNC Lathe 2-axis CNC automatic lathe specifically designed for manufacturing intraocular lenses (IOL). Equipped with a spindle specially designed for IOL cutting and appropriate cutting tools for optimal lathing of biocompatible IOL materials.
• LML1000Auto Laser Engraver Laser marking system for lots and references on finished lenses, achieving production registration, traceability, and repeatability. Supports marking in manufacturing trays of up to 16 lenses with configurable parameters, includes a high-resolution PC, and integrates with Focal Points software.
• RL1000/RL2000 Automatic Loader Robot 6-axis automatic loading robot available in two versions: RL1000 for single lathe operation and RL2000 for simultaneous operation with two machines. Manages up to 400 parts stored per machine for uninterrupted lathe operation of approximately 20 hours per day.
• ASG Pro Oscillating Tool Optional accessory for the R400Pro Series enabling manufacturing of up to 10 toric curves on internal and external lens faces, with prism and dynamic stabilization capabilities. Includes a reference point marker tool and an axis detector with micrometric secondary lateral sensor.
• LabTRACKER Software Laboratory management and manufacturing software that manages lens orders in real time, associating QR codes or barcodes with work order numbers for complete production traceability and quality control.
• Turnkey Laboratory Solutions Comprehensive tailor-made projects including equipment supply, consulting, production training, supervision, and ongoing technical support for establishing complete optical laboratories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 20 hours per day uninterrupted lathe operation with automatic loader robots managing up to 400 parts per machine
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EFCLIN (European Federation of the Contact Lens and IOL Industries)industry associationOthersREM Vision Tech is a member of EFCLIN, the European Federation of the Contact Lens and IOL Industries. This membership provides industry visibility, networking opportunities, and credibility within the optical industry community across Europe and globally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Optoform: Swiss manufacturer of CNC precision lathes for contact lens production. The closest direct competitor to REM Vision Tech, with overlapping product range (CNC lens lathes), target customers (specialty contact lens labs), and technology focus (sub-micron precision optical machining).
• DAC International: Supplies equipment and software to the custom contact lens industry, including lens design systems and manufacturing solutions. Directly comparable to REM Vision Tech in serving small/mid-size specialty contact lens laboratories with integrated hardware/software.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Optical Machines: Part of the Schneider Group, a leading global supplier of machines and services for ophthalmic lens production. Broader scope than REM Vision Tech (eyeglass lens surfacing, finishing, and coating lines), but competes in adjacent optical-machinery territory.
• Satisloh: Global supplier of optical manufacturing equipment (lens surfacing, finishing, coating, and metrology). A much larger incumbent in optical lab equipment, useful as a comparable on industrial-machinery go-to-market and recurring-service models.
• Coburn Technologies: Provides ophthalmic lens processing and lab equipment, including CNC lathes and finishing systems. Comparable as a multi-product optical lab machinery vendor serving eyecare professionals, with broader portfolio than REM Vision Tech.
• OptoTech: German manufacturer of optical production machinery for precision lenses and metrology equipment. Comparable to REM Vision Tech in applying precision CNC and metrology to optical applications, though serving a broader optical industry.
• Nidek: Japanese manufacturer of ophthalmic and optometric equipment, including lens edging and processing systems. A broader incumbent in eyecare equipment, useful as a comparable on global distribution, service infrastructure, and adjacent-product expansion.
• Carl Zeiss Meditec: Global leader in ophthalmic devices, diagnostics, and surgical equipment (including IOLs). Relevant as a large incumbent operating across the IOL value chain where REM Vision Tech targets the IOL-manufacturing equipment segment.
• Heidelberg Engineering: Specializes in ophthalmic diagnostic imaging and related precision optical instruments. Comparable as a high-precision optical/ophthalmic device company selling into eyecare professionals, with much greater scale.
• DMG Mori: One of the world's largest CNC machine tool manufacturers. A broad industrial incumbent that could, in principle, target the precision optical machining niche currently served by REM Vision Tech and Optoform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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