Synopsis
EssilorLuxottica will begin manufacturing smart eyewear in Italy by early 2027. This move is part of a strategic initiative to position Italian plants as innovation hubs. The company partners with Meta Platforms for smart glasses under Ray-Ban and Oakley brands. Currently, flagship Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are made in Asia.Listen to this article in summarized format
The group has a long-term partnership with tech giant Meta Platforms to develop smart glasses under the Ray-Ban and Oakley brands.
Its flagship Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are currently manufactured in Asia.
The statement did not specify which types of wearable devices would be produced in Italy.
"The EssilorLuxottica initiative represents an industrial choice of strong strategic value given the high technological content of wearables. It is based on the aim of maintaining the role of Italian plants as innovation hubs", the group said.
