New freeform lens technology, youth vision solutions and strong industry engagement at the 37th China International Optics Fair

From 8 to 10 September 2026, HONGCHEN Optical took part in the 37th China International Optics Fair (CIOF 2026) at the China International Exhibition Center (Chaoyang Hall) in Beijing. At Booth B389-B406, 2F, Hall 1, the company presented new optical technologies, a broader lens portfolio, and interactive product experiences to customers, partners, and industry professionals.

CIOF remains one of Asia’s major optical trade platforms. Organizer-published 2026 information listed more than 55,000 m² of exhibition space, over 600 exhibitors and more than 1,500 brands, creating a concentrated setting for product launches, technical exchange and business development across the optical industry.

Visitors and industry professionals gathered at HONGCHEN Optical’s CIOF 2026 booth in Beijing.

CIOF 2026 Event Snapshot

Technology Spotlight: H.C.X.R. Freeform Toroidal Technology 3.0

One of the major technology highlights at the HONGCHEN booth was the Xingrui lens featuring H.C.X.R. Freeform Toroidal Technology 3.0. The design is developed and produced through HONGCHEN Optical’s digital RX laboratory, linking the product shown at the exhibition directly to the company’s in-house freeform RX manufacturing capability. The technology focuses on wider usable vision, thinner lens edges and improved surface optimization.

According to HONGCHEN’s CIOF 2026 product materials, the H.C.X.R. 3.0 design reports a 3.72x expansion in visual-field range, an 8.6% reduction in edge thickness, a 33.8% improvement in flatness, and more than 1,000 additional optimization points. These figures are design-data claims from HONGCHEN’s exhibition materials; actual wearer outcomes depend on prescription, frame selection, fitting parameters and the specific lens configuration.

H.C.X.R. Freeform Toroidal Technology 3.0 was one of HONGCHEN Optical’s key technology showcases at CIOF 2026.

Behind the H.C.X.R. Showcase: HONGCHEN Optical’s Digital RX Lab

The H.C.X.R. lenses and other customized freeform products presented at CIOF 2026 are produced through HONGCHEN Optical’s digital RX laboratory. In other words, the technology shown on the product tables is connected directly to HONGCHEN’s RX production system rather than being a stand-alone exhibition concept.

HONGCHEN’s RX platform includes three Schneider HSC Modulo ONE high-speed freeform generators, Satisloh VFT-orbit-2i digital generating equipment, and Multi-FLEX-2 fully automated polishing systems. The HSC Modulo ONE and VFT-orbit-2i provide complementary digital generating capacity, while Multi-FLEX-2 supports automated polishing across different RX geometries and lens diameters. Standard RX orders can be completed in as little as 48 hours, depending on lens material, design, coating, prescription complexity and order confirmation.

During CIOF 2026, the large screen inside the HONGCHEN booth also played production footage from the RX lab, allowing visitors to see the manufacturing process behind the freeform lenses – from digital generation and polishing to automated handling and quality-control steps. This production video complemented the physical H.C.X.R. and RX samples used in buyer discussions.

HONGCHEN Optical’s digital RX laboratory is the production platform behind H.C.X.R. and other customized freeform RX lenses.

A Broader Lens Portfolio for Different Vision Needs

Beyond H.C.X.R. 3.0, HONGCHEN used CIOF 2026 to present a wider portfolio for different age groups and visual requirements. The display covered progressive lens programs for presbyopic wearers, children’s and youth vision products, functional lens options and multiple brand lines.

The booth also featured the Xiao Yuanman youth myopia-management lens program in a Capybara-themed collaboration designed to make the category more approachable for families and retail communication. For international markets, product-specific clinical evidence, fitting requirements, regulatory positioning and permitted myopia-management claims should be confirmed for each destination market.

Other displays included progressive and functional lens series, as well as the newer Haoshan brand, illustrating HONGCHEN’s strategy of combining optical technology with a broader multi-brand product matrix.

Additional Stock and RX Samples for One-to-One Buyer Discussions

Although H.C.X.R. and several featured freeform designs were produced through HONGCHEN’s RX lab, the booth did not create separate headline zones labeled ‘Finished Stock Lenses’ or ‘RX Lenses.’ To support broader B2B discussions, the HONGCHEN team also brought representative finished-stock and RX samples and showed them to interested buyers during one-to-one meetings.

These additional samples gave distributors, optical chains and professional buyers a practical way to examine lens appearance, coating options and product configurations while discussing standard finished-stock supply, prescription requirements, freeform RX designs and customized cooperation. For buyers looking to source both stock and RX from one manufacturing partner, the conversations also provided a direct introduction to HONGCHEN Optical’s broader B2B supply capability beyond the main product displays.

HONGCHEN Optical presented multiple lens categories for different age groups, wearing scenarios and retail programs.

Face-to-Face Exchange with Domestic and International Buyers

Throughout the three-day show, the HONGCHEN booth remained active with customer consultations, product demonstrations and technical discussions. Existing partners, new buyers and industry professionals reviewed the featured RX-lab products, including H.C.X.R., together with additional finished-stock and RX samples, compared design and coating options, and discussed cooperation opportunities directly with the HONGCHEN team.

The presence of international visitors also reinforced the role of CIOF as a platform connecting China’s optical manufacturing base with overseas distributors and professional buyers. For HONGCHEN, these conversations were an opportunity to discuss not only individual products, but also long-term B2B supply, product customization and future cooperation.

HONGCHEN Optical representatives discussed products and cooperation opportunities with international visitors at CIOF 2026.

Beyond Product Displays: Interactive Booth Experiences and Live Engagement

HONGCHEN also added interactive elements to the booth experience. The Capybara-themed youth-vision area, collectible gifts and on-site activities helped attract visitors and create a more approachable environment around children’s lens education.

Live-streaming activity extended the exhibition beyond the physical booth, allowing online audiences to follow new-product introductions and booth highlights in real time. For the brand, this combination of technical presentation, in-person consultation and digital engagement created a broader communication format than a conventional product display alone.

The Capybara-themed youth-vision area added an interactive element to HONGCHEN Optical’s CIOF 2026 booth experience.

What CIOF 2026 Means for HONGCHEN Optical’s International B2B Strategy

For international distributors, optical chains and professional buyers, the Beijing show provided a practical view of HONGCHEN’s current direction: maintaining its manufacturing foundation while expanding higher-value lens design, functional product development and customer-facing technical support.

The exhibition also showed how HONGCHEN is connecting product innovation with manufacturing capability. H.C.X.R. and other showcased freeform products were backed by the company’s digital RX lab, while additional finished-stock and RX samples supported buyer discussions on standard supply, customized prescriptions and combined stock-plus-RX programs. This integrated approach gives professional buyers greater flexibility when building assortments for different markets and customer groups.

Looking Ahead

CIOF 2026 closed on 10 September after three days of product launches, technical exchange and customer engagement. For HONGCHEN Optical, the show was both a product showcase and an opportunity to deepen relationships with industry partners from China and overseas.

HONGCHEN will continue developing optical lens technologies, manufacturing capability and B2B service for global partners. Distributors, optical chains, RX labs and professional buyers interested in H.C.X.R. technology, progressive lenses, youth-vision programs, functional lenses or customized RX cooperation are welcome to contact HONGCHEN Optical for current specifications and wholesale information.

Official website: https://www.hc-optical.net/

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where was CIOF 2026 held?

The 37th China International Optics Fair was held from 8 to 10 September 2026 at the China International Exhibition Center (Chaoyang Hall) in Beijing, China.

Where was the HONGCHEN Optical booth at CIOF 2026?

HONGCHEN Optical exhibited at Booth B389-B406 on the second floor of Hall 1.

What did HONGCHEN Optical showcase at CIOF 2026?

Key highlights included H.C.X.R. Freeform Toroidal Technology 3.0 produced through HONGCHEN’s digital RX lab, progressive lens programs, youth vision and myopia-management products, functional lens solutions, additional stock and RX samples, and a broader multi-brand portfolio.

Did HONGCHEN also show finished stock and custom RX lens samples at CIOF 2026?

Yes. H.C.X.R. and several featured freeform products were themselves produced through HONGCHEN’s RX lab. In addition, although there was no separate headline zone labeled ‘Finished Stock Lenses’ or ‘RX Lenses,’ HONGCHEN brought representative stock and RX samples for one-to-one buyer discussions on coating options, prescription requirements, freeform designs and combined stock-plus-RX cooperation.

What is H.C.X.R. Freeform Toroidal Technology 3.0?

It is a HONGCHEN freeform lens design platform presented at CIOF 2026 and produced through HONGCHEN Optical’s digital RX laboratory. HONGCHEN’s exhibition materials highlighted improvements in visual-field range, edge thickness, surface flatness and the number of optimization points.

How can international buyers follow up with HONGCHEN after CIOF 2026?

International distributors, optical chains, RX labs and professional buyers can contact HONGCHEN Optical through its official website for product specifications, catalogs, RX cooperation and wholesale terms.

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