FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Learn how nanoFORGE’s integrated platform helps performance eyewear brands design, launch, and iterate faster.

What does nanoFORGE do?: nanoFORGE is a modern manufacturing system for performance and smart eyewear, combining proprietary software and advanced manufacturing to help brands design, develop, and produce collections faster and more flexibly.
Who is nanoFORGE for?: nanoFORGE works with performance-focused eyewear brands that need design freedom, relentless focus on quality, speed and reliable domestic production without relying on legacy supply chains. Our model is best suited for partners building toward meaningful scale and seeking long-term collaboration.
How is nanoFORGE different from a traditional eyewear manufacturer?: Traditional manufacturing relies on fragmented vendors, long timelines, and high MOQs. nanoFORGE replaces that model with one integrated design-to-production system that moves ideas directly into manufacturing.
What types of eyewear can nanoFORGE support?: nanoFORGE supports a wide range of performance eyewear and smart eyewear. nanoFORGE can comfortably handle features like complex geometries, advanced functional features, embedded sensors and electronics, highly engineered fits, and prescription-ready designs.
What kind of design freedom does nanoFORGE enable?: nanoFORGE’s software and manufacturing system unlock design possibilities that aren’t achievable with mold-based processes, enabling more advanced geometry, functional performance features, and differentiated aesthetics.
How fast can brands launch with nanoFORGE?: Brands can move from concept to launch in months rather than years, with the ability to restock or iterate on launched styles in as little as 1–3 months.
How does nanoFORGE support post-launch iteration?: nanoFORGE is built for continuous iteration, allowing brands to evolve designs, refine functionality and fit, or expand offerings based on real-world feedback without restarting the development cycle.
How do brands typically test and refine products?: Many brands choose to field-test prototypes with top athletes or end users. nanoFORGE enables rapid iteration after testing, so insights can be incorporated quickly into production-ready designs.
Where does nanoFORGE manufacture?: nanoFORGE produces eyewear in the United States, enabling faster timelines, predictable supply, and closer collaboration throughout development.
What are your MOQs?: nanoFORGE supports MOQs as low as 25 units. Demand-driven production allows brands to order what they need and restock frequently without overcommitting capital.
Is nanoFORGE focused on sustainability?: nanoFORGE’s demand-driven, zero-inventory approach reduces waste and resource use as a natural outcome of a more efficient manufacturing system.
Is nanoFORGE a technology platform or a manufacturer?: nanoFORGE is both: a proprietary software platform paired with advanced manufacturing capabilities, designed specifically for performance and smart eyewear.
How does nanoFORGE work with brand teams?: nanoFORGE works closely with brand teams throughout design and development, leading execution while incorporating feedback at key stages. We replace the fragmented external handoffs of legacy manufacturing with a single integrated system.
How do brands get started with nanoFORGE?: Brands typically begin with a discovery phase to align on product goals, timelines, and capabilities before moving into design, development, and production.