The Menicon logo is circular in shape, representing the cornea and our contact lenses, in the red and green corporate colors.
The red and green are based on the commonly used red/green eye chart.
Passion Red represents the zeal that drives our unique products and our service, while Techno Green signifies the emphasis our advanced technologies place on safety assurance.
The white line in the center represents the Japanese katakana character 'ME' (メ), which means 'eye,' with the hope of helping to provide sight to as many people as possible.
R&D Center
Our top priority is the health and safety of our customers' eyes. The R&D Center was founded in 1995 to integrate our research departments, and our cutting edge research encompasses the following fields.
Basic research
We are conducting research from molecular design to synthesis and polymerization of raw materials, etc., with the aim of developing next-generation contact lens materials. We aim to apply our advanced research to developing comfortable contact lenses with new functionality. We are also working on future medical treatments.
Product development
We are dedicated to developing and applying synthesized materials for new lenses. Developing lens materials requires research on safety performance at the gene level, as well as chemical structure and analytical techniques at the molecular level. Our efforts include material analysis and performance evaluations as well as lens prototyping.
Clinical evaluations
We work together with doctors at university hospitals and medical institutes worldwide to ensure the safety and corrective effects of our lenses and myopia control. We also examine lens care products and care systems.
Menicon R&D Center
The Menicon R&D Center, founded in 1995, serves as the key research and development center for the materials that are the lifeblood of Menicon’s products. In addition to conducting research and development, it brings together specialists from various fields, ensuring that the management of strategic intellectual property is seamlessly integrated with the research and development process.
Techno Station
Manufacturing Technology Development Hub
Established in 2002 as a development hub for manufacturing technology, with a focus on contact lenses and the broader field of ophthalmic medical care. This team of technical specialists builds everything from raw materials to production technology from the ground up to enable mass production of new products. Their mission goes beyond completing production lines—they also ensure a seamless transition to actual plant operations. At Menicon, manufacturing technology and production are closely integrated, creating a proprietary research and development system that encompasses unique materials and manufacturing methods.
Menicon Nect Development Center
Focusing on contact lens care products such as cleaning and storage solutions, as well as lens cases, this center drives comprehensive research and development from fundamental studies to product commercialization. Additionally, it collaborates with the manufacturing department to develop and design contact lenses.
Seki Plant
Established in 1984, Seki Plant is Menicon’s main production facility, dedicated to efficiently manufacturing safe contact lenses. It features cutting-edge production lines, including "MAMS," which boasts world-class precision cutting technology, and the "Premio Line," which utilizes Menicon’s proprietary ultra-precise molding method. Under a strict quality control system, every employee maintains a keen focus on safety, ensuring the highest production standards.
Kakamigahara Plant
Silicone Hydrogel Daily Disposable Contact Lens Plant
Completed in 2015, this plant specializes in producing the "1DAY Menicon Premio" series of daily disposable contact lenses made from silicone hydrogel. Utilizing Menicon’s proprietary molding technology, the facility enables large-scale production of daily disposable lenses. Designed with a streamlined, linear workflow to prevent contamination and material mix-ups from raw material intake to processing and product shipment, this latest plant also incorporates environmentally friendly practices.
Meniconnect Gujo Plant
Contact Lens Care Product Production Hub
Located in an area rich in natural water resources and surrounded by nature, this facility is dedicated to the integrated production of contact lens care products. Additionally, it is involved in the production of many core products related to contact lenses and their raw materials.
Alpha Corporation Ina Facility
Orthokeratology Lens Production
The Ina Facility manufactures orthokeratology lenses for corneal correction, which are worn overnight while sleeping, allowing users to see clearly without lenses during the day. By integrating IC tags, the production line is fully automated. With the latest equipment and over 40 years of manufacturing experience, the facility meets market and customer needs with precision and reliability.
Malaysia Plant
Menicon’s Largest New 1DAY Production Hub
This facility is set to manufacture silicone hydrogel daily disposable contact lenses, including the "1DAY Menicon Premio" and "Miru 1Day UpSide." As the largest plant within the Menicon Group, it will work alongside the existing Singapore plant to drive business growth in the international market.
Singapore Plant
Development Hub for 1 day Flat Pack Lenses "Magic" and "Miru 1Day Flat Pack"
In March 2011, Menicon completed the construction of a daily disposable contact lens plant in Singapore. Equipped with cutting-edge proprietary manufacturing technology and a rigorous quality control system, this facility is not only a production site but also serves as a technology development hub. It is positioned as one of the bases for Menicon’s global business expansion.
Joint Research Chair for Advanced Device Medicine
(Center of Medical Innovation and Translational Research, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka)
Aiming for the early practical use of innovative medical devices, this Laboratory strives to develop a one-stop process from basic and clinical research to practical use in medical settings.
Endowed Laboratory for Myopia Control Research
(Aichi Medical University Eye Center, Nagoya)
This Laboratory was established to elucidate the mechanism of myopia progression and control in children as well as to conduct basic research on new contact lenses with myopia control function and so on.
Menicon Future Device Laboratory
(Menicon x Tohoku University Co- Creation Laboratory for Miru Mirai & Menicon Future Device Laboratory)
Aiming to uncover the scientific truth and pursue innovative manufacturing methods and materials for contact lenses, the Organization is actively engaged in the design and development of new materials and manufacturing methods utilizing cutting-edge science and technology while valuing uniqueness.
Menicon International Specialty Lens Research Center
(Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
This Research Center is involved in the research and development of specialty contact lenses to disseminate the means to improve the quality of vision and quality of life of people who have difficulty in vision correction with general contact lenses due to changed eye shape, corneal diseases, and so on.
Myopia Specialist Centre in Singapore
(Camden Medical Centre, Singapore)
The Centre promotes research on myopia progression in children and patient management programs targeting global markets as well as education on myopia control for ophthalmologists and optometrists in Asia and other parts of the world.
Menicon R&D Innovation Center
(Foundation for Medical Research , University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland)
Accepting overseas students and students from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, and collaborating with researchers in various countries of the world, this Center promotes research on various themes, including biosensors.