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  1. 12-06-2011, 10:24 AM #1
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    Yay!

    Finally, a new higher index, high ABBE material similar to Trivex!
    http://www.ppgtribrid.com/
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  2. 12-06-2011, 10:40 AM #2
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    Refractive index of 1.6 and density of 1.23 g/cm and Abbe of 41

    http://www.mido365.com/index.php?idcont=14218

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  3. 12-06-2011, 10:50 AM #3
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    All very nice but what does "similar to" mean? Can it stand being run over by a truck? Trivex can. Is it unaffected by common chemicals? Trivex appearently is. I have more questions. If anyone has more questions or knowledge on this, please post.


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  4. 12-06-2011, 11:38 AM #4
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    Merry Xmas! Now where do I get me some?
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  5. 12-06-2011, 11:52 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by chip anderson View Post
    All very nice but what does "similar to" mean? Can it stand being run over by a truck? Trivex can. Is it unaffected by common chemicals? Trivex appearently is. I have more questions. If anyone has more questions or knowledge on this, please post.


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  6. 12-06-2011, 01:21 PM #6
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    More choice in lens materials is always great news. I hope the material is:
    1. Rigid: Trivex tends to warp too easily.
    2. White: Lately i have seen A LOT of ugly yellow MR8 and Trivex lenses.
    3. Good surface quality when CNC direct machined.
    4. Easy to grind: Trivex clogs the drains too mutch

    PS: I wouldn't mind if it smells better than the current sulphur hi-indexes . We avoid them for stock lenses because they stink (literally).

    Although the following probably means they use sulphur as well :poop::
    Tribrid ... hybrid material technology that is the combination of Trivex® lens material and traditional high index technology.
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  7. 12-06-2011, 03:23 PM #7
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    Thanks for the link Dragon.

    Couldn't they come up with a better name than "Tribrid"? Although with the multitude of other misspelled words on that site, maybe they just spelled it wrong.
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  8. 12-07-2011, 03:24 AM #8
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    Blue Jumper Interesting............................

    Interesting, a totally new site on an intersting subject, with no ratings yet at http://alexa.com . Will be interesting to see how fast it picks up ratings.
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  9. 12-09-2011, 04:22 PM #9
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    I just checked with PPG and the product is not yet available in the US. They are looking for distribution right now. Seems like a great new product.

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  10. 12-09-2011, 05:56 PM #10
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    I'm currently helping the North American representative (for PPG) get this launched here. They are interested in independent labs. If you run one, PM me your e-mail address and I'll hook you up with her.
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  11. 12-10-2011, 08:52 AM #11
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    They have clear lenses ready to go and they are waiting on final approval of a tranitions product. This is what I have been waiting to use in 90% of my work!
    I am pushing hard to get some lenses tested and in progressives.
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