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Founded in 1983, Automation & Robotics is based in Verviers, Belgium. The company offers equipment and solutions for mass production and prescription finishing in ophthalmic labs, along with service agreements and support.
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- Some milestones deserve to be celebrated together. ❤️ Back in September, our A&R team gathered for a barbecue to celebrate the retirement of Olivier Stoquart and Daniel Goetzen, two colleagues who have spent their entire careers at A&R. A big thank you to both of them for their years of dedication, their contribution and all the memories shared along the way. We wish them all the best for this exciting new chapter!
- CODIR- KRYS GROUP is among the first labs to test Cosme for intermediate inspection on uncoated lenses. Their team has been impressed by Cosme’s inspection capabilities and particularly by the clear improvement in engraving detection between the first and second generations of the detection model. Integrated into their ProMapper, Cosme gives CODIR access to relevant cosmetic inspection information at an earlier stage of the process, before further value is added to the lens. Where could cosmetic inspection bring the most value in
- What does connected inspection data make possible for optical labs? At the 2026 Lab Leadership Forum, Robert Kohn shared A&R’s perspective on how connected inspection data can help labs identify machine and process drift earlier and act before it becomes a problem. Thank you to The Vision Council for bringing the optical lab community together. Read the full article 👇 Discover more news and articles on: https://lnkd.in/eGDC5whH
- For the first time, A&R will be exhibiting at SILMO Paris. Together with Satisloh, SCL International and DAC Vision, we’ll be at Booth G166, Hall 6, bringing complementary expertise and technologies together for the modern ophthalmic lab. At the heart of our presence is Total Lens Inspection — combining precision inspection, process control and data to support consistent quality and efficient production. Discover NeoMapper, with Cosme and Digital Inking available as integrated options within the same equipment. But SILMO is
- Behind every solution, there is technical expertise. At A&R, programmers and developers contribute to our solutions across different departments — from software development and system integration to application performance, customer-focused tools and data solutions. Different challenges. Different skills. One goal: turning complex technology into practical solutions for our customers. Happy World Programmers’ Day to all the developers and programmers at A&R! 👏
- 4 reasons to inspect before more value is added. In lens production, every additional step adds time, material and cost. That’s why inspecting the lens at the right process step matters. 🔎 01 | Detect early Identify non-conforming lenses before more value is added. 📍 02 | Find the source Use inspection data to identify where a quality issue originates in the production process. ⚙️ 03 | Take action Use process insights to address issues at their source and maintain consistent production quality. ⏱️ 04 | Improve lead time
- After more than 20 years of dedication, expertise and an unwavering commitment to our customers, the time has come for Olivier Stoquart to begin a well-deserved retirement. Always available, always ready to help and always putting customers first, you have been a trusted partner to both clients and colleagues alike. Your expertise, kindness and reliability have left a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure of working with you. Your journey even took you across the Atlantic, where you spent several years in the US,
- Did you know? Every day, A&R equipment inspects more than 1.6 million lenses worldwide. Today's Did you know? features the EvoMapper, the latest addition to our inspection portfolio. Designed for performance and flexibility, EvoMapper delivers high-throughput inspection with a customizable configuration, allowing you to choose 2 of 4 available options to meet your lab's specific needs. Discover how EvoMapper helps optical labs combine precision, performance, and adaptability in the video below. 👇
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