# Modular 3D-Printed Glasses SpeX Glasses are Affordable and Durable Prescription Eyewear By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spex-glasses References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1366411532/1968558408?token=a0aee723) & [spexeyewear](http://www.spexeyewear.com/) For people who need to wear glasses every day, SpeX glasses aim to remedy a [prescription glasses industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenni-optical-introduced) that isn't exactly friendly. Most prescription glasses are bank-breakingly expensive, feather-delicate, and difficult to repair, whether it's the frames or the lenses. SpeX glasses solve all these problems through a [modular design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/editions-pliables) and durable materials. SpeX are made from resin castings of 3D-printed original models. The process uses strong and durable Eurathane plastic that outperforms standard wire and metal frames. The plastic glasses are also made without any parts beyond the frames and the arms themselves, allowing for simple repair -- if they even break at all. The SpeX glasses line comes in [three frame styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-framery) and three temple styles, and the glasses' "infinity hinge" allows any frame to go with any temple. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Affordable Prescription Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cost-effective alternatives to expensive prescription glasses in the eyewear industry. - **Modular Design in Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement modular designs in the production of eyewear to enhance repairability and customization. - **Durable Materials in Glasses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate robust and long-lasting materials into glasses manufacturing to address fragility and reduce the need for repairs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the eyewear industry by introducing more affordable and durable options for prescription glasses. - **3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace 3D printing technology in the manufacturing of glasses to improve customization and cost-effectiveness. - **Repair Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized repair services for glasses using modular designs and durable materials to offer efficient and convenient repair solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Prescription-On-Demand Eyewear Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prescription-on-demand.md) - [Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangled-eyewear.md) - [3D-Printed Honeycomb-Style Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-glasses-frames.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-3dprinted-glasses-frames.md) - [Biodegradable Smart Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-glasses-frames.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Expedited Eyewear Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextday-glasses.md) - [Tech-Forward Eyewear Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breezm-expands.md)