Today was day 1 of the Shanghai Optical Show aka China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair. Typical of all optical shows that I have gone to in the US, HK, China and Tokyo...day 1 was packed. Aside from the multitude of Chinese companies present there were companies from Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Italy, France, Germany and the US. The US was conspicuously under represented in my opinion.

I had not attended this show for 2 years but noticed a big increase in the amount of automated equipment being manufactured by Chinese companies. The quality of the eyewear offering was much better as well.

All in all an impressive show.

Doc