The industry's most comprehensive software ecosystem for specialty contact lens and IOL/ICL production
When competitors offer you a lathe, DAC International delivers a complete manufacturing system. The DAC software suite is not firmware bundled with hardware as an afterthought — it is a purpose-built, continuously developed platform created in-house by DAC’s own optical manufacturing software engineers, and it is one of the most powerful competitive advantages a DAC-equipped lens lab has over the competition.
With access to more than 50 lens design algorithms, a unique IOL/ICL Program Module (PM) Suite, and a workflow built to virtually eliminate manual operator error, the DAC software suite supports every stage of the specialty contact lens and IOL/ICL production process — from initial design entry to finished lens quality assurance.
50+ algorithms for every specialty contact lens and IOL/ICL geometry
The DAC software platform covers the complete range of specialty contact lens and IOL/ICL geometries through the intuitive DAC Script Language — no proprietary coding knowledge required, and no need to switch between separate design and machining environments. Standard algorithms include spheres, aspheres, torics, bi-torics, multifocals, quad-sym designs, and a wide range of more complex geometries. For manufacturers developing proprietary lens designs, the platform imports points files for virtually any lens shape: text, binary, meridian, spiral, wave-corrected, and others. Third-party software integration is supported, enabling the DAC platform to function within existing design and data management workflows.
IOL/ICL PM Suite: the only software of its kind for IOL/ICL manufacturing
The DAC IOL/ICL Program Module (PM) Suite — developed exclusively by DAC International and available only on the MLCe Mill/Lathe Combo — is the only IOL/ICL manufacturing software that automatically calculates toolpaths for both optic and haptic parameters in a single step, with full blending capability built in. There is no manual toolpath construction. No switching between design files and machining parameters. From design input to machine-ready toolpath, the IOL/ICL PM Suite generates the complete IOL/ICL manufacturing program automatically.
The IOL/ICL PM Suite supports traditional C-loop and modified C-loop haptic designs, quad-haptic designs, toric IOL/ICL orientations (with full toric zone design and control), refractive and multifocal designs, diffractive multifocal and LRTS file formats, and A-toric (A-Conic) geometries. Additional software modules extend the platform for fully customized IOL/ICL designs beyond the standard library.
Designed to eliminate operator error at scale
At high production volumes, manual data entry is the single largest source of preventable error. The DAC software platform is built to remove that risk. Barcode and disk input allow job parameters to be loaded directly from job tickets or host computers, virtually eliminating manual data entry for running production. Multi-task capability means operators can enter data for the next job while the current job runs — keeping output continuous and transitions smooth.
Fully customizable menus let each manufacturing operation configure the interface to match their specific workflow, reducing the cognitive load on operators and minimizing the risk of selecting incorrect parameters. Continuous running of a series of jobs — whether identical prescriptions or a mixed production run — is fully supported.
Built-in calibration, diagnostics, and support
The DAC software platform includes integrated tool calibration menus and tool management capabilities, keeping your lathe running at optimal calibration without requiring separate calibration software or external tools. Built-in diagnostics provide immediate visibility into machine status and support rapid troubleshooting when issues arise. On-line technical support access connects your operators directly to DAC’s support team when they need it.
Standard features
- 50+ lens design algorithms — spheres, aspheres, torics, bi-torics, multifocals, quad-sym, and custom geometries
- DAC Script Language — intuitive programming for all standard and custom lens designs
- Points file import for virtually any lens geometry (text, binary, meridian, spiral, wave-corrected, and more)
- Third-party software integration support
- Fully customizable menus — configure the interface to your specific workflow
- Multi-task operation — enter next job data while current job runs
- Barcode and disk input — virtually eliminates manual data entry and associated errors
- Continuous job series running — identical or mixed prescriptions, uninterrupted
- Integrated tool calibration menu and tool management
- On-line technical support access
- Built-in diagnostics
DAC Version 5.4xx Software with extended capability
- Cutting Simulation Software — visual verification of toolpath before cutting
- Multi-Curve Edge — complex edge profile capability
- Full Lens Design & Measurement integration
- Fenestration Option
- ASC (Automatic Sphericity Check) — rapid sub-micron sphere calibration
- Height Measurement Gauge (HMG) — reduces tool calibration setup time
- XLS (Axis Locating System)
- AFB (Automatic File Backup)
IOL/ICL PM Suite — IOL/ICL-specific capabilitie
- Automatic optic + haptic toolpath calculation in a single step
- Full blending capability — built into the automated toolpath generation
- C-loop, modified C-loop, and quad-haptic designs
- Toric IOL/ICL — full toric zone design and orientation control
- Refractive, multifocal, and combined IOL/ICL designs
- Diffractive multifocal IOL/ICL support
- LRTS file format support
- A-toric (A-Conic) design capability
- Custom software modules available for proprietary IOL/ICL designs
