The brand has created its own “MicroFactory” in Finland to be able to support new forms, bespoke work and artist-led collections
Paloceras has created a new set-up for the small-scale production of some of its most creative models, and invested in new technology by Genera, a pioneer in the development of 3D printing systems – from Austria. Describing it as a “MicroFactory”, the eyewear brand has successfully implemented the technology for printing the coloured material alongside a complete system for hand finishing (as well as polishing/tumbling) the frames in the traditional way allowing for complete control in-house. Alexis Perron-Corriveau, Design Director told Eyestylist: “The MicroFactory is for the production of a part of our collection: the manufacturing of the more experimental pieces. Hydroceras, and two other projects coming up – obviously this is separate from our main line and the Pebble Sun and Optical collections. We received a grant from the Finnish government and we were able to install the machines in September – and hired a full-time industrial designer who has expertise in 3D printing….it’s super interesting for us as we are not limited by traditional manufacturing techniques. We can do crazy frames and a lot of things are possible with this. It gives us another edge. In our core acetate collections we are also using some technologies that have just been developed – that’s the press moulding of the acetate to create inflated shapes. With the new investment and the MicroFactory, again we feel we are able to do something very different, pushing eyewear design even further. We can say we are already planning to acquire an additional new machine from Genera that will allow us to use custom colours on the spot.”
Paloceras will exhibit officially for the first time at MIDO 2026. The team told Eyestylist that they have a major new launch coming as well as other new projects to be revealed in the next weeks. They said: “We are looking forward to meeting our retail customers, some who we have never met face to face. We are both looking forward to meeting people who are interested in our product as we believe it is so different from anything that is exhibited at Mido or Silmo. So we will be excited to make new connections and show the product and see people smile.”
About Paloceras – Founded in Switzerland with creative roots in Finland and Portugal, Paloceras is an independent eyewear house set up by Alexis Perron-Corriveau, Design Director and Mika Matikainen, Creative Director. As praised by Vogue, Elle, Grazia, and Elite Daily, each Paloceras creation blends digital precision with hand-finished craftsmanship and draws on a rich visual language shaped by nature, memory, and quiet rebellion. Find out more: www.paloceras.com