NIDEK Launches "Intelligent Blocker ICE-2" Compatible with New Lens Processing Machines
NIDEK Co., Ltd. launched its new product, "Intelligent Blocker ICE-2," on May 1, 2026. This product improves the precision and efficiency of lens blocking, a pre-process in eyeglass lens manufacturing. It also offers high compatibility with NIDEK's new lens processing machines, MSE-1/ME-1, contributing to the streamlining of lens processing in optical stores.
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NIDEK Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Motoo Ozawa) will launch the "Intelligent Blocker ICE-2" (hereinafter ICE-2) on Friday, May 1.
When making eyeglasses at an optical store, raw lenses are ground by a lens processing machine to match the shape of the frame (*1).
To ensure correct power when the eyeglasses are completed, the center position determined by the frame shape must be aligned with the optical center of the raw lens. Therefore, as a pre-process before attaching the raw lens to the lens processing machine, a task called blocking (hereinafter blocking) is performed, which involves attaching a dedicated component according to the center position.
The ICE-2, launched today, is a device that can perform not only blocking but also the necessary editing during processing (*2). In addition to the automatic decentration calculation and shape data storage functions installed in our conventional model (*3), it can also edit all shape data used for processing with our new lens processing machines MSE-1/ME-1 (*4).
Furthermore, the flexible lens holder, which was an option in the conventional model (*3), is now standard equipment, allowing for more accurate blocking by fixing the lens block surface horizontally. In addition, the inclusion of a drawer that can store small items necessary for blocking contributes to improved work efficiency.
*1 For the flow of eyeglass making, please refer to ■ Flow of Eyeglass Making.
*2 Editing for shape deformation, design cut, partial grooving, design chamfering, and partial step processing.
*3 Refers to "Intelligent Blocker ICE-1."
*4 Product names: System Edger MSE-1 / Multifunction Edger ME-1.
Product Name: Intelligent Blocker ICE-2
Release Date: May 1, 2026
■ Achieving a Beautiful Finish
ICE-2 can automatically calculate the data required for frame center processing.
By creating a clean bevel through frame center processing, the fit into the frame becomes stable.
NIDEK will continue to develop a wide range of products that leverage our technical capabilities and flexible ideas, striving to provide products that enable fast and high-quality lens processing to meet the ever-changing needs of the eyeglass manufacturing現場.
■ Compatibility with our new lens processing machines MSE-1/ME-1
ICE-2 offers high compatibility with our new lens processing machines MSE-1/ME-1 by supporting even smaller step angles (0-15°), contributing to the efficiency of the lens processing process in optical stores.
System Edger MSE-1
Multifunction Edger ME-1
■ Flow of Eyeglass Making
There are various processes and many devices used until eyeglasses are completed. ICE-2 is a device used in the pre-processing stage after reading the frame shape and before performing processing with a lens processing machine.
NIDEK will continue to develop a wide range of products that leverage our technical capabilities and flexible ideas, striving to provide products that enable fast and high-quality lens processing to meet the ever-changing needs of the eyeglass manufacturing現場.
NIDEK Co., Ltd.
NIDEK is a company that operates globally in diverse fields such as medical, optical store equipment, and coating, based on cutting-edge optical and electronic technologies. We consistently handle everything from development to manufacturing, sales, and after-sales service, exporting products to approximately 100 countries. As a leading company in ophthalmic medical devices and optical equipment, we support people worldwide in leading healthy lives.
Please refer to our website for details: https://www.nidek.co.jp
When making eyeglasses at an optical store, raw lenses are ground by a lens processing machine to match the shape of the frame (*1).
To ensure correct power when the eyeglasses are completed, the center position determined by the frame shape must be aligned with the optical center of the raw lens. Therefore, as a pre-process before attaching the raw lens to the lens processing machine, a task called blocking (hereinafter blocking) is performed, which involves attaching a dedicated component according to the center position.
The ICE-2, launched today, is a device that can perform not only blocking but also the necessary editing during processing (*2). In addition to the automatic decentration calculation and shape data storage functions installed in our conventional model (*3), it can also edit all shape data used for processing with our new lens processing machines MSE-1/ME-1 (*4).
Furthermore, the flexible lens holder, which was an option in the conventional model (*3), is now standard equipment, allowing for more accurate blocking by fixing the lens block surface horizontally. In addition, the inclusion of a drawer that can store small items necessary for blocking contributes to improved work efficiency.
*1 For the flow of eyeglass making, please refer to ■ Flow of Eyeglass Making.
*2 Editing for shape deformation, design cut, partial grooving, design chamfering, and partial step processing.
*3 Refers to "Intelligent Blocker ICE-1."
*4 Product names: System Edger MSE-1 / Multifunction Edger ME-1.
Product Name: Intelligent Blocker ICE-2
Release Date: May 1, 2026
■ Achieving a Beautiful Finish
ICE-2 can automatically calculate the data required for frame center processing.
By creating a clean bevel through frame center processing, the fit into the frame becomes stable.
NIDEK will continue to develop a wide range of products that leverage our technical capabilities and flexible ideas, striving to provide products that enable fast and high-quality lens processing to meet the ever-changing needs of the eyeglass manufacturing現場.
■ Compatibility with our new lens processing machines MSE-1/ME-1
ICE-2 offers high compatibility with our new lens processing machines MSE-1/ME-1 by supporting even smaller step angles (0-15°), contributing to the efficiency of the lens processing process in optical stores.
System Edger MSE-1
Multifunction Edger ME-1
■ Flow of Eyeglass Making
There are various processes and many devices used until eyeglasses are completed. ICE-2 is a device used in the pre-processing stage after reading the frame shape and before performing processing with a lens processing machine.
NIDEK will continue to develop a wide range of products that leverage our technical capabilities and flexible ideas, striving to provide products that enable fast and high-quality lens processing to meet the ever-changing needs of the eyeglass manufacturing現場.
NIDEK Co., Ltd.
NIDEK is a company that operates globally in diverse fields such as medical, optical store equipment, and coating, based on cutting-edge optical and electronic technologies. We consistently handle everything from development to manufacturing, sales, and after-sales service, exporting products to approximately 100 countries. As a leading company in ophthalmic medical devices and optical equipment, we support people worldwide in leading healthy lives.
Please refer to our website for details: https://www.nidek.co.jp