Medical Assistive Devices Based on
Ergonomics Through Excellent Metal
Joining and Processing Technologies
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ur products, developed by applying "metal processing technology," "metal joining technology," and
"design technology based on ergonomics", are made of safe (low-allergy) and strong metal (titanium) and are excellent in usability (wearing comfort), enjoying a benefit of long duration of use. This means that our products will be able to make a long-term contribution to developing countries.
 ”ClariShield” |
 "Smart Tester (Clip-on Trial Frame)" |
 "Smiley (Trial Frame for Toddler)" |
 "CHARMANT RSG" |
Major Features and Advantages
”ClariShield”
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A face shield equipped with a high-performance film that has been adopted not only to reduce the risk of infections but also in medical sites such as operating rooms in general hospitals and dental clinics where securement of clear visual fields is emphasized.
”ClariShield”
- The film of a ”moth-eye” structure, which is a nano-level concavo-convex structure, formed on its surface suppresses the reflection of visible light and also has anti-fogging properties.
- The frame, made of beta titanium, was developed with an emphasis on wearing comfort and usability so that the wearer will not feel stressed even when wearing the shield for long hours.
- The product has a track record featured in “WHO compendium of innovative health technologies for low-resource settings 2021” published by WHO.
”Smart Tester (Clip-on Trial Frame)”
"Smart Tester (Clip-on Trial Frame)"
- Since the width of a face is not proportional to the length of the PD, the former and the latter need to be matched respectively. Smart Tester (Clip-on Trial Frame) enables ideal optometry suitable for each individual by matching the width of a face and the PD to the base frame and the front frame respectively.
- It is possible to adjust not only the length of temples and the height of nose pads but also the angle of the nose pads, eliminating the concern over frame slippage even when lenses are mounted in layers.
- Being so robust that the tester can be used for years by increasing the strength of parts that, generally speaking, are prone to trouble.
- A laser-joined opening/closing part is resistant to deformation and failure.
- A lens insertion component on the front frame has been strengthened and its spring property has also been improved.
- The use of excellence titanium, used for eyeglass frames, for an opening/closing part results in outstanding wearing comfort.
”Smiley (Trial Frame for Toddler)”
"Smiley (Trial Frame for Toddler)"
- PD lengths (42, 44, 46, 48 and 50) adaptable to younger through older children.
- The combination of lightweight materials, weighing about 25 grams.
- The pastel color tone familiar to children.
- Its movable moderns and pads allow a wearer to adjust the position to fit his/her nose and ears securely.
- A holder made of soft, strong and highly elastic resin can hold lenses securely.
- The use of excellence titanium, used for eyeglass frames, for an opening/closing part results in outstanding wearing comfort.
”CHARMANT RSG”
"CHARMANT RSG"
- High quality glass lenses with lead equivalence of 0.75㎜Pb are adopted to achieve high X-ray protection performance.
- The frame, constituted to be supported partly by the temples of a face, is contrived to reduce stress on a wearer even when worn for long hours.
Technology Data
Technology data
Possible applications
Our products, developed by applying “metal processing technology,” “metal joining technology,” and “design technology based on ergonomics“, are made of safe (low-allergy) and strong metal (titanium) and are excellent in usability (wearing comfort), enjoying a benefit of long duration of use. This means that our products will be able to make a long-term contribution to developing countries.
Competitive advantage
As “ClariShield”, “Smart Tester (Clip-on Trial Frame)”, “Smiley (Trial Frame for Toddler)”, and “CHARMANT RSG” are all our original products with one of a kind features, they have no directly competing products in terms of performance.
Since they are high-quality products, their initial costs are not inexpensive, but we believe that the long-term durability of our products may result in lower lifecycle costs than the repeated purchases of inexpensive products.
Performance
“Metal processing technology”: enabling the cutting of plate materials and round wires with a width of 0.03mm at minimum.
“Metal Joining Technology”: enabling pinpoint joining by laser without using any brazing filler metal.
“Design technology based on ergonomics”: A vast amount of head shape data we have accumulated over 10 or more years has enabled the design in line with the optimal size and shape.
Technical maturity / Past record of introduction
”ClariShield”
・Number of sales: About 20,000
・Actual number of years: About 4 years
”Smart Tester (Clip-on Trial Frame)”
・Number of sales: About 18,000
・Actual number of years: About 3 years
”Smiley (Trial Frame for Toddler)”
・Number of sales: About 2,000
・Actual number of years: About 2 years
”CHARMANT RSG”
・Number of sales: About 70
・Actual number of years: About 4 years
Information on patent related to this technology
- Smart Tester (Clip-on Trial Frame)
【Japanese Patent No.】 6871064
- Smiley (Trial Frame for Toddler)
【Chinese Utility Model Design No.】ZL201922385621.7
Company Data
Company data
| Name |
CHARMANT INC.
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| Address |
6-1 Kawasari-cho, Sabae-shi, Fukui, 916-0088 Japan
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| Capital | 586 million JPY (as of December, 2021) |
| Contact person | Ms. Natsuko SATO Medical Div. Global Marketing team TEL: +81-(0)90-5683-9898 E-mail：HQ_Inventory@charmant.com |
| Number of employees | 528 (as of December, 2021) |
| Date of company foundation | 1968 |
| Type of business |
Product planning, design, manufacture and sales of eyeglass frames and sunglasses / Development, manufacture and sales of medical equipment.
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International operation
| Number of employees for international operation |
about 1,000 employees
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Overseas offices |
City, Country | Name of Company (if applicable) |
| Morris Town, USA |
CHARMANT USA INC.
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| Munich, Germany | CHARMANT GMBH EUROPE | |
| Paris, France | CHARMANT FRANCE SARL | |
| London, UK | CHARMANT UK CO., LTD. | |
| Hong Kong, China | CHARMANT (HK) CO., LTD. | |
| Shanghai, China | CHARMANT CHINA CO., LTD. | |
| Don Guan, China | ARISTAR CO., LTD. | |
| Xiamen, China | CHARMIN OPTICAL CO., LTD. | |
Modality of business transaction
Export of product
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Registered Category
- Human Health Technologies : Public health