Concept Eyewear joined the HKOMA smart glasses technical exchange and networking dinner today in Tsim Sha Tsui East. The evening was organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA). Moreover, it put business opportunity and component know-how on the same table.
The full theme on the HKOMA site is a learning journey to capture business opportunities as smart glasses move from “virtual” to “real.” In addition, the screen title at ClubONE read “HKOMA Networking Dinner: Business Opportunity & Technical Exchange of Smart Glasses.” Therefore, the night mixed OEM learning with practical networking.
HKOMA smart glasses dinner: date, venue, and focus
The HKOMA smart glasses session ran on Friday, 9 October 2026, from 6pm. Meanwhile, the venue was Tsim Sha Tsui East ClubONE (1/F, Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong). Project Chairman noted on HKOMA materials is Mr. Delon Cheng, Committee Member.
- Organiser: Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA)
- Theme: technical exchange dinner / networking dinner on smart glasses business opportunity
- Date and time: 9 October 2026 (Friday), 6pm
- Venue: Tsim Sha Tsui East ClubONE, Empire Centre, Mody Road
Consequently, Concept Eyewear attended to deepen fashion-led open-ear Bluetooth OEM capability. Above all, we came to listen, compare notes, and bring usable component and process lessons back to Hong Kong design plus Vietnam and China production.
What the HKOMA smart glasses technical exchange covered
Two technical tracks stood out for frame makers. First, audio-enabled smart glasses components—especially microphone strategy for voice isolation. Second, ICT precision tooling, 3D printing, and electronics embedding that help temples stay fashion-thin.
Topic 1 — Audio components and Soundskrit-class omni-channel mics
Audio-enabled / voice smart glasses remain the most fundamental mass-adoption category. Therefore, selecting high-quality components for open-ear listening and clear calls is a manufacturing priority, not a late add-on.
The listed speaker for this track on HKOMA materials is Mr. Dave Lindberg, CEO of dB Enterprises—a Hong Kong consultancy that bridges Western audio technology brands with Asian manufacturing. He also chairs the Audio Product Development Alliance and co-hosts the THD Podcast. In that industry exchange setting, Soundskrit concepts were shared for smart glasses voice paths.
Soundskrit (Montreal) develops directional dipole MEMS microphones paired with omnidirectional channels. Likewise, its Cricket demo kit uses dipole plus omni channels so developers can hear the difference in voice isolation. dB Enterprises represents and supports Soundskrit in Asia. Concept Eyewear does not own Soundskrit; we report the exchange as industry technical learning on omni-channel microphone approaches for fashion-led open-ear audio glasses.
- Omni-channel / omnidirectional + directional MEMS microphones for voice isolation on smart glasses
- Electronics development aimed at embedding microphone technology inside fashion frames
- Open-ear Bluetooth programmes that need clean call pickup without thickening the temple silhouette
Topic 2 — ICT precision, 3D printing, and electronics embedding
The second track featured Mr. Leo Kok (Sales Manager) and Mr. John Lam (ICT Expert Team / Senior Technical Manager, CSWE) of 智誠科技 / Intelligent CAD/CAM Technology Ltd. (ICT). Together, they framed how eyewear manufacturing can align with electronics-industry micron-level precision.
- High-precision prototypes and mold design for smart glasses programmes
- 3D CAD, simulation, 2D-to-3D conversion, and 3D printing to speed design cycles
- Electronics tuning and small-batch production that support early OEM learning loops
- Practical paths to embed technology in temples while protecting fit and finish
In short, faster CAD-to-print loops help brands test temple volume, speaker placement, and mic paths before locking expensive tooling. Moreover, electronics-grade tolerances reduce surprise gaps when Bluetooth modules meet acetate or injection plastics.
How Concept Eyewear applies HKOMA smart glasses learnings to OEM
Concept Eyewear Manufacturer Ltd. is a Hong Kong-based OEM/ODM partner with 26 years of fashion frame craft. Our network spans Hong Kong design with Vietnam and China production. Therefore, the HKOMA smart glasses dinner maps directly onto how we improve open-ear Bluetooth temple integration without losing fashion DNA.
Fashion-led open-ear Bluetooth audio glasses
Our smart-eyewear brief stays clear: fashion-led open-ear audio glasses with Bluetooth temples. Shoppers should notice colour, proportion, and fit before they notice a speaker. For brand-client programmes, see also our guide to open-ear Bluetooth glasses fashion OEM.
When buyers map the wider factory footprint, our hub on the AI glasses manufacturer path in China and Vietnam explains capability carefully—with the same fashion-led open-ear Bluetooth focus.
Component selection + electronics-grade tolerances + 3D printing
- Microphone and speaker selection. Omni-channel / directional MEMS thinking from exchanges like Soundskrit’s helps call clarity while temples stay slim.
- Electronics-grade tolerances. ICT-style precision and mold discipline support stable seating for modules, flexes, and charging paths.
- 3D printing prototyping. Rapid prints shorten design cycles so fashion teams can approve silhouette before mass tooling.
- Manufacturing techniques. CNC, finishing, and process depth remain the backbone—see our product manufacturing techniques page.
Ultimately, better mic/speaker component selection plus electronics-grade tolerances and 3D printing prototyping improve open-ear Bluetooth temple integration. At the same time, the front still reads as a fashion frame. That is the business opportunity HKOMA put in front of manufacturers tonight.
FAQ: HKOMA smart glasses technical exchange
What was the HKOMA smart glasses event?
It was an HKOMA technical exchange dinner / networking dinner on 9 October 2026 at Tsim Sha Tsui East ClubONE. The focus was business opportunity and technical exchange as smart glasses transition from virtual concepts to real products.
Who organised the dinner?
The Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA) organised the evening. Project Chairman noted on HKOMA materials is Mr. Delon Cheng, Committee Member.
What audio topics were discussed?
The audio track covered high-quality components for audio-enabled smart glasses. Industry exchange included Soundskrit-class omni-channel and directional MEMS microphone approaches for voice isolation, with dB Enterprises supporting Soundskrit in Asia.
What did ICT present?
ICT (Intelligent CAD/CAM Technology Ltd.) shared precision prototyping, mold design, 3D CAD/simulation, 2D-to-3D, 3D printing, electronics tuning, and small-batch production for embedding electronics in smart glasses frames.
How does Concept Eyewear use these learnings?
Concept Eyewear applies component and precision lessons to fashion-led open-ear Bluetooth OEM programmes—improving temple integration while protecting 26 years of fashion frame craft across Hong Kong design and Vietnam/China production.
How can brands start an open-ear Bluetooth OEM project?
Share your silhouette, colour story, and Bluetooth temple brief with Concept Eyewear. We co-develop fashion-first open-ear audio frames as OEM/ODM.
Next step after the HKOMA smart glasses dinner
If you are building fashion-led open-ear Bluetooth collections, the HKOMA smart glasses technical exchange underscored the same brief we work to every day: choose components carefully, prototype with precision, and keep the frame wearable. Learn more about Concept Eyewear, then contact our team to brief your next models. For association updates, follow HKOMA.
