The World’s Leading Ultra-Precision Equipment for Lens Manufacturing.
Empowering specialty contact lens, IOL, and ICL manufacturers worldwide with innovative technology, tailored engineered solutions, and an unwavering service partnership so you can produce the highest quality lenses in the world.
Why we exist
DAC International exists to be a leader in precision lens manufacturing equipment — empowering specialty contact lens, IOL, and ICL manufacturers worldwide with innovative technology, tailored engineered solutions, and an unwavering service partnership that helps them produce the highest quality lenses in the world.
A complete manufacturing ecosystem — built for specialty contact lens, IOL, and ICL production
Every piece of equipment DAC International engineers is designed specifically for the demands of specialty contact lens, IOL, and ICL manufacturing. From precision CNC lathing and in-situ IOL milling to automated part handling and the industry's deepest software ecosystem — DAC delivers not just machines, but a complete, integrated manufacturing system.
Lathes — ALMe & ALM
Ultra-precision CNC lathes for specialty contact lens, IOL, and ICL, and mold insert production. Air-bearing spindles and slides, sub-nanometer resolution, 50+ lens design algorithms, and a modular options ecosystem that grows with your production needs.
Mill / Lathe Combo (MLCe)
The only single-platform solution for complete IOL and ICL manufacturing — optic lathing and haptic milling in-situ, with the industry-exclusive IOL PM Suite for fully automated optic + haptic toolpath generation.
Precision Blocking System
Micron-accuracy, PLC-controlled wax and tape blocking for soft, GP, scleral, and IOL blanks — with collet tolerances matched to DAC lathes for maximum system accuracy.
Universal 1000 Autoloader
Native DAC automation for up to 1,000 parts of continuous unattended production on ALM lathes and MLC platforms. Consistent part-to-part quality. True lights-out operation capability.
Software and Applications
50+ lens design algorithms. IOL PM Suite. Barcode-driven job management. Cutting simulation. All developed in-house by DAC's own optical manufacturing software engineers.
Built on six decades of specialization
DAC International has been engineering ultra-precision equipment exclusively for specialty specialty contact lens, IOL, and ICL manufacturers since 1964. That depth of specialization — in the processes, the materials, the tolerances, and the production realities of this industry — is what separates DAC from any other equipment supplier in the world.
Precision
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we design, build, and deliver. Unforgiving tolerances aren't a challenge we manage — they're the work we were built for.
Innovation
We push our equipment, software, and thinking forward so our customers stay ahead and the gap between DAC and the competition keeps widening. The FT-3 3-tool fast servo. The IOL PM Suite. The ALMe ergonomic platform. DAC sets the standard.
Partnership
We show up as one seamless team, not a vendor. From initial consultation through installation, training, and ongoing support, DAC is invested in your production success — not just your equipment purchase.
Responsiveness
We respond quickly, service thoroughly, and treat every customer issue as our own problem to solve. With US-based engineering and support plus a global service network, we are there when you need us.
Our Vision
To shape the future of precision manufacturing by designing intuitive technologies and building the kind of company that our customers, teammates, and industry look to as the gold standard: a company defined by innovation, integrity, and genuine partnership.
Trusted by specialty contact lens, IOL, and ICL manufacturers worldwide
DAC International serves the specialty contact lens, IOL, and ICL manufacturing industry across North America, Latin America, the Pacific Rim — including Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand — Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Africa, India, and China through our authorized representative network. Wherever precision lens manufacturing happens, DAC is there.
DAC International, Inc.
6390 Rose Lane
Carpinteria, CA 93013
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Ready to produce the highest quality lenses in the world?
Whether you're building a new manufacturing line, expanding an existing facility, or looking to upgrade to a more capable, more supportable platform — a DAC applications engineer is ready to discuss your requirements.