3Dresyn OL2IR for printing Ophthalmic Lenses with ultra high Impact Resistance

Product description

3Dresyn® OL2IR is a high-impact resistant photopolymer specifically engineered for the direct 3D printing of ophthalmic lenses requiring superior toughness and shatter resistance. It combines excellent optical clarity with flexible mechanical behavior for enhanced durability in demanding optical applications.

Application framework

Designed for use in SLA, DLP and LCD systems within professional and research environments. Suitable for fabrication of ophthalmic lenses and optical components requiring high impact resistance, transparency and mechanical resilience.

Typical applications

• Impact-resistant ophthalmic lenses
• Protective optical components
• Vision correction devices
• Flexible or semi-rigid transparent parts
• Custom optical elements

Measured mechanical properties

• Refractive index (RI): 1.46–1.48
• Tensile strength: <20 MPa (ISO 527)
• Flexural strength: <20 MPa (ISO 178)
• Young’s modulus: <500 MPa (ISO 527)
• Shore hardness: D70 (ISO 868)
• Elongation at break: <40% (ISO 527)
• Impact resistance (Notched Izod): <85 J/m

Functional performance characteristics

• Optimized for ophthalmic lenses requiring high impact resistance
• Excellent transparency and optical clarity
• Clear, water-white and colorless appearance
• Non-yellowing with excellent light fastness
• Isotropic structure to minimize diffraction and scattering
• Superior resistance to impact and shattering
• Tough and semi-rigid mechanical behavior
• Hydrophobic with ultra low water absorption (ULWA)
• Very low shrinkage for dimensional stability
• Compatible with most commercial and professional SLA, DLP & LCD printers
• Formulated for increased durability of the resin tank
• Custom tinted finishes available upon request

Processing and handling performance

• Compatible with SLA, DLP and LCD systems
• Suitable for high-resolution optical printing
• Supports fabrication of impact-resistant transparent components
• Can be combined with 3Dresyn® OL1 MF for tailored rigidity and optical performance

Testing & processing disclaimer

Material performance depends on printer type, exposure conditions, geometry, optical requirements and post-processing. Optical performance, refractive accuracy and final application suitability must be validated by the user.

Why choose 3Dresyn® OL2IR

• Designed for high-impact ophthalmic lens applications
• Excellent optical clarity and transparency
• Superior impact and shatter resistance
• Flexible to semi-rigid mechanical behavior
• Hydrophobic and ULWA performance
• Compatible with multiple 3D printing technologies
• Customizable in combination with OL series materials

Regulatory & legal notice

This material is supplied as a professional manufacturing material and is not marketed as a finished product. Final validation for optical performance, biological interaction and application-specific requirements remains the responsibility of the user.

Document reference: TDS-OL2IR-EN | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: March 2026