{"id":5662605,"date":"2020-10-21T19:14:43","date_gmt":"2020-10-21T17:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/?p=5662605"},"modified":"2021-11-24T12:18:47","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T11:18:47","slug":"where-are-meopta-binoculars-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/where-are-meopta-binoculars-made\/","title":{"rendered":"Where are Meopta binoculars made?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span class=\"TextRun SCXW6443369 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6443369 BCX0\">Introduction<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/en\/binoculars\/shopby\/manufacturer-meopta.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Meopta\u00a0Optika<\/a>\u00a0s.r.o.<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">one of the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">largest optics manufacturing compan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ies<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0in <strong>Europe.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Brief Information<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Located in the <strong>Czech Republic,<\/strong> the company manufactures numerous\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">products in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">he field of optics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, such as personal cameras, movie cameras and movie projectors in the imaging department and binoculars,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">riflescopes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and spotting scopes in the category of <strong>sport optics.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">In addition to the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">aforementioned optical<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0products,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0also produces optical components like prisms and lenses for several renowned brands. Their current factory location in <strong>Prerov, Czech Republic<\/strong> is the largest optics manufacturing setup in the whole of Europe, with over 2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">4<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">00\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">highly-skilled<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0employees in every sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/en\/binoculars\/shopby\/manufacturer-meopta.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"button1\">Check out Meopta binoculars here<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>C. P. Goerzin Bratislava, Czechoslovakia<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most people are unaware of the fact that the company was founded as a merger of two nationalized optics manufacturers,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">namely,\u00a0<\/span><strong>Optikotechna<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meoptahistory.com\/?id=480\">\u00a0<\/a>in <strong>Prerov and<\/strong> <strong>C. P.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong>Goerz<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0in <strong>Bratislava.<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Back in 1907<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, the Vienna-based optics producer, C. P.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Goerz<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">unveiled a new manufacturing location in the city of Bratislava in Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">manufacturing of mechanical and optical equipment.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The facility initially manufactured products for use by the Austria-Hungary&#8217;s naval forces, but soon after the First World War ended in 1919, the company changed its production plan partly from military-grade products to developing instruments targeted towards the general public, which included optical devices, such as binoculars, movie cameras, compasses, magnifying and field glasses, and mechanical products, such as manometers, speakers, refractometers and alarm clocks.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Following the years after the Second World War, the company was renamed to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meopta.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Meopta<\/strong><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0in <strong>1958<\/strong> and it was nationalized in the year 1968.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is short for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201c<\/span><strong><i>Me<\/i><i>chanick\u00e1<\/i><i>\u202f<\/i><i>opt<\/i><i>ick\u00e1<\/i><i>\u00a0<\/i><i>v\u00fdrob<\/i><i>a<\/i><\/strong><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2019\u2019<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0or \u201c<strong>Mechanical Optical Manufacturing<\/strong>\u201d.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5662606\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5662606\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5662606 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_collective.jpg\" alt=\"Meopta_collective\" width=\"710\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_collective.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_collective-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5662606\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Meopta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Optikotechna\u00a0in Prerov, Czechoslovakia<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meanwhile in <strong>1933,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Engineer <strong>Alois Benes<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">founded<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><strong>Optikotechna<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0in <strong>Prerov, Czech Republic<\/strong> and this is also when Czechoslovak&#8217;s first enlarging lens was developed by <\/span><strong>Dr.<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<strong>Mazurek.<\/strong> The company was originally started to produce a small variety of optical condensers and lenses, but gradually included other products, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/optics-info.com\/binoculars-a-device-for-observation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">binoculars<\/a>, riflescopes, transparent-slide projects, composite lenses, and the notable <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flexaret<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0line of cameras. By the year 193<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">7<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, the company had already added several manufacturing facilities\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">in the suburban area of Prerov\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to accommodate\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the ongoing rise in demand of enlargers and lenses in the country and nearby regions. The optics business started to thrive with the expansion of manufacturing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">operations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> but the success was short-lived. The company was forced to <strong>surrender<\/strong> control of all operations to German forces when the Second World War started in 1939.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5662607\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5662607\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5662607 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_optikotechna-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"Optikotechna\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_optikotechna-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_optikotechna-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_optikotechna-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_optikotechna.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5662607\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Meopta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While the manufacturing operations of civilian products was stopped immediately, the company was ordered to focus on developing <strong>military-grade<\/strong> optical instruments for the German army, which included periscopes, binoculars,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rangefinders<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and riflescopes.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0With the production of civil products halted, the company continued to produce numerous devices for the military until the war ended in 1945. After the war, the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Optikotechna<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0was nationalized and <strong>merged<\/strong> with C. P.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Goerz<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, another national optics manufacturer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0discussed above<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, to form\u00a0<\/span><strong>Meopta\u00a0Optika<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Since 1947, the company has mostly focused on the production of <strong>civilian-targeted<\/strong> optics products. Between 1947 and 1970,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0became one of the largest manufacturers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">of cinema projectors in the world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The production was again shifted to <strong>military-grade<\/strong> products in the era of Cold War in 1971 and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0until it represented nearly 70% of the company&#8217;s business before turning to zero in 1989.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Optika<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0was privatized in 1991 and converted into a <strong>joint-stock<\/strong> company. As of now, the company occupies a 135,000 sq. meters factory site with over 26,000 sq.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">eters of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">manufacturing area.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0The company has garnered significant popularity over the years since it became privately-owned.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">In 1960, the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">owner of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the majority<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0the company founded a s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rate company in New York by the name of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tyrolit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0but renamed it to\u00a0<\/span><strong>Meopta<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>\u00a0U.S.A. Inc.<\/strong> in 2005.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5662616\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5662616\" style=\"width: 967px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5662616 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_military.jpg\" alt=\"Meopta_military\" width=\"967\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_military.jpg 967w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_military-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_military-768x610.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5662616\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meopta Military Binoculars 1971 (Source: Meopta)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135522784 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135522784 BCX0\">Production Facilities<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Meopta&#8217;s<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>name is associated with a <strong>rich history<\/strong> that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">dates back to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0the year <strong>1933.<\/strong> Their long tradition of desig<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ing and manufacturing world-class opto-mechanical and opto-electronic products has led them to provide quality products to military, industrial and consumer markets.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Their main manufacturing facility lies in <strong>Prerov, Czechia.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Manufacturing site in Prerov, Czech Republic<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5662992\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5662992\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5662992\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_20191011_092536-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Meopta Factory\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_20191011_092536-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_20191011_092536-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_20191011_092536-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_20191011_092536-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_20191011_092536-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5662992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meopta Factory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The manufacturing processes at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0are divided into three stages:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>1. Research and Development\u00a0stage<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The processes at the Prerov factory start with the <strong>research<\/strong> and <strong>development<\/strong> department. The high-tech R&amp;D activities supplement\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta&#8217;s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0manufacturing capabilities through contin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">u<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ous innovation, thereby, enabling the seamless development of high-quality products from conception to production.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Following activities comprise the R&amp;D operations:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Design of Optics\u00a0assemblies\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Unlike other domains, designing of optical products requires understanding of optical properties of materials and critical geometric tolerancing. Researchers at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0use dedicated software packages\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">like\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Oslo and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Zemax<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to achieve\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">excellent optical properties in all line of products.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Mechanical Design\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Just like optics, mechanical design needs to be spot on for optics assemblies. The design-for-assembly includes accurate tolerances, surface finish and assembly considerations, which engineers accomplish through the well-known CAD package Creo Parametric from PTC.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Structural Calculations\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The next step is to anal<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ys<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">e these designs for mechanical strength by simulating real-world loading conditions, such as vibrational, thermal shock,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">impact<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and shear loads, on individual opto-mechanical assemblies. By running these FEA simulations on mechanical solutions like Abaqus and PTC Creo Simulate, the engineers confidently identify design areas which might\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">be to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">o sensitive to unwanted loads. Another benefit of FEA software is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">generative designing, which is essential in designing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ultra lightweight<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0housings without jeop<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rdi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">z<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ing mechanical strength.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5662993\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5662993\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5662993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_20191011_090422-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Meopta Factory\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_20191011_090422-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_20191011_090422-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_20191011_090422-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_20191011_090422-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_20191011_090422-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5662993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meopta Factory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>2. Manufacturing\u00a0stage<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Like the research and design stage, several <strong>manufacturing<\/strong> processes are employed at the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0production site, which include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Precise machining\u00a0and material selection\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Manufacturing of quality products is impossible without capable machinery. Since the current era is all about technological advancement and industrial standardization, high-tech is the need of the hour, especially for an optics manufacturer of this magnitude.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta&#8217;s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0manufacturing floor features more than a hundred computer-numeric controlled machines from notable world-wide brands for precise machining.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Machinery\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">includ<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0high-speed turning machines, milling machines with 3, 4 and 5\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">simultaneously-controlled<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0axes, Electric Discharge Machines <strong>(EDMs),<\/strong> metal grinders and auxi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">li<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ary machines, such as bending, cutting, soldering, welding, threading, and honing equipment.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Optical hand-held instruments like binoculars and riflescopes\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">have to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0face the challenge of lightweight requirements and high strength from consumers. To accomplish this feat, most commonly used materials in optics\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">are:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0magnesium alloys,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">aluminum<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0alloys, titanium, stainless steel, plastics and some selected non-ferrous materials. Machines at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0are more than capable of handling such materials.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Heat Treatment<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Some metals require heat treatment before they are sent for cutting and machining operations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0metals are available pre-heat-treated from\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">suppliers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0but every industry has different requirements of metal properties.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">While some heat treatment processes are designed to eliminate residual stresses in metals, others are used to improve surface hardness and machining performance by reducing brittleness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">pt<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a&#8217;s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0on-site <strong>heat treatment facility<\/strong> features a temperature-controlled furnace<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0with a maximum temperature of up to 1300 deg<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rees\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">elsius<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">for processes such as annealing, normalizing,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">carbonitriding,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">gas quenching, duralumin hardening and tempering.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Surface Finish<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is certain that most metals are prone to corrosion and surface scratches. Either of the phenomenon would ruin the physical appearance of a perfectly working optical device. Additionally, optical components like lenses and prisms are sensitive<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and the potential surface distortion of metals at points of contact with glass can cause damage to both lenses and prisms, which would render the expensive optical instrument, such as a binocular or riflescope useless. To counter this, engineers at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0have come up\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">with several standard metal surface finishing process, including electroplating, anodizing, blackening, zinc phosphating and painting. Selected processes are applied to certain metals to make them corrosion-free.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Optics<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The most critical components in optics products are made of glass. Since it is a highly brittle material, glass cannot be cut and shaped using conventional machinery and machining processes. Trained workforce at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0make use o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">f German equipment to cut glass<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and turn it into the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">various\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">shapes\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and sizes for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">lenses and prisms.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0These machines employ precise high-speed manufacturing technology known as\u00a0<\/span><strong>Synchrospeed<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Even after a smooth cutting operation, glass always retains a high surface roughness due to its brittleness. Since reflection and refraction phenomena require\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">highly smooth<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0surfaces to be effective,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0has an in-house\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Magneto-Rheological Finishing <strong>(<\/strong><\/span><strong>MRF<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>)<\/strong> equipment to provide ultra-smooth polished surfaces and correct surface shapes. For calibrating profiles of non-spherical optics, the factory employs contact profilometers, such as Taylor Hobson and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Luphoscan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for unpolished and polished\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">surfaces<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0respectively.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Flat optics are similarly machined and shaped using high-speed machines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Coating<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To protect the surfaces of glass components and improve their optical performance, modern coatings play an important role all over the world.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0has over 40 vacuum chambers for hot and cold coating depositions for lenses and prisms. The famed thin-filmed\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">nanocoatings<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">employed for a myriad of performance requirements, including reflection enhancement, anti-reflection, beam splitting and polarization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5662619 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Factory-Tour-2.jpg\" alt=\"Meopta-Factory-Tour-2\" width=\"559\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Factory-Tour-2.jpg 559w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Factory-Tour-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>3. System Integration and Assembly stage<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">After individual mechanical and optical components are ready, they are advanced into the assembly stage where the factory gives the final shape to the products. Components that are to be\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">assembled together<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0are presented in the form of batches to specialized workstations where they are fastened or glued together by a team of 300 highly skilled workers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There are <strong>two assembly<\/strong> and <strong>integr<\/strong><\/span><strong>a<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>tion<\/strong> areas at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta&#8217;s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0production site in Prerov.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cleanroom assembly\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The cleanroom at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is designed to fulfil the I<strong>SO standard<\/strong> 14644-1 class 3-6 and ISO standard 14644-8 class 9 for clean environments. An online particle counter is also used to monitor the purity of inside air, that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">signals<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0on<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0any sign of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">impurity detected in air<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. All mechanical and components are thoroughly cleaned before they are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">assembled together<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0The cleanroom assembly area is mainly used for integrating semi-conductor Printed Circuit Boards for various businesses who provide services to leading microchip manufacturers in the world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard Assembly process<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Adjustment,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">alignment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and assembly of mechanical and optical components are carried out at the standard assembly area at the factory.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Like critical electronic assemblies, optical assemblies also require a clean environment that is free of unwanted particles. Normal atmosphere usually contains numerous particles, such as dust, pollen grains,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">dirt<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and various other impurities. Since optics products cannot work effectively with dirt on the surfaces of lenses and prisms, especially in airtight optical chambers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0binoculars, spotting scopes, cameras and riflescopes, their assembly requires a clean environment to avoid unwanted trapped dirt inside the optical housings.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the standard assembly area features workstations that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0calls <strong>flow-boxes.<\/strong> These compartments are fitted with <strong>HEPA<\/strong> filters that provide a desktop purity of ISO 1000 class. Following technical procedures are carried out here:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Resolution and Interferometric measurement<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Testing and adjustment of optical characteristics, like focus point distance, resolution, Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) of lenses, etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nitrogen-purging of optical assemblies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Assembly of fog-proof and water-resistant products<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Removal of dust and humidity with nitrogen and compressed air<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hydrophobic coating<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Manufacturing of components in Asia<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Although design, manufacturing and assembly of most products are carried out at the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Prerov factory, manufacturing of individual components of the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta&#8217;s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Optika<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0HD series, the affordable series of binoculars, h<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ave been <strong>outsourced to Asia<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0(most probably, Philip<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ines), citing reasons, such as\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">high manufacturing and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">labor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0costs in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the Czech Republic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Only individual parts are sourced from Asia and the rest of the assembly process is carried out the Prerov location, along with the remaining products.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While the Czech Republic maintains a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">fairly lower<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0production and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">labor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0cost along with some other countries in Europe, it is still relatively higher compared to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">labor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0overheads in Asian countries like Vietnam and China.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5662617\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5662617\" style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5662617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_USA-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Meopta_USA\" width=\"850\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_USA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_USA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta_USA.jpg 790w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5662617\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Meopta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1>Series Origin<\/h1>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/en\/manufacturer-meopta\/binoculars_series-meopta_meostar_b1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MeoStar\u00a0\u00ae B1.1 series<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MeoStar<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00ae<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0series of binoculars are the <strong>highest performing<\/strong> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">devices from the manufacturer. These devices have<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0garnered the reputation of one of the finest all-rounder binoculars in the world.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The series feature multiple lens <strong>coatings<\/strong> from MB5501 ion-assisted multi-coatings for an improved light transmittance to <\/span>MeoShieldTM<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0coats for resistance to abrasion. The coatings enable\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MeoStar<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0binoculars to perform in the dimmest of dusk and dawns, especially for <strong>hunting<\/strong> enthusiasts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remaining features include rubber armour, magnesium-alloy\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">housings<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and an ergonomic design for fatigue-free use for longer periods. These binoculars also feature the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/abbe-koenig-roof-prisms-vs-schmidt-pechan-roof-prisms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Schmidt<\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/abbe-koenig-roof-prisms-vs-schmidt-pechan-roof-prisms\/\"><strong>P<\/strong><strong>echan<\/strong><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/abbe-koenig-roof-prisms-vs-schmidt-pechan-roof-prisms\/\"><strong>\u00a0roof prisms<\/strong><\/a> for a space-saving and weight reduction, so even with standard sizes, they do not weigh a ton.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MeoStar<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0B1.1 binocular series is available in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">several<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0magnification and objective variants. They are listed below:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Compact:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MeoStar<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0B1.1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8&#215;32, 10&#215;32<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<strong>Full<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<strong>Size:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MeoStar<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0B1.1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8&#215;42, 10&#215;42 HD<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Large size:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MeoStar<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0B1.1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7&#215;50, 10&#215;50, 12&#215;50 HD, 8&#215;56, 15&#215;56 HD<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5662609\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5662609\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5662609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meostar-B1-12x50-HD-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Meopta Meostar B1 12x50 HD\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meostar-B1-12x50-HD-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meostar-B1-12x50-HD-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meostar-B1-12x50-HD-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meostar-B1-12x50-HD-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meostar-B1-12x50-HD-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meostar-B1-12x50-HD-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meostar-B1-12x50-HD.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5662609\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meopta Meostar B1 12&#215;50 HD (Source: Meopta)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/en\/manufacturer-meopta\/binoculars_series-meopta_meopro_hd.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MeoPro\u00a0\u00ae\u00a0HD\u00a0series<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MeoPro<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00ae<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0HD<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0binoculars are designed to be <strong>affordable<\/strong> but it surpris<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gly\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">perform<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at par with premium devices that cost several hundred Euros more.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The housing feature<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the same magnesium-alloy material and the rubber armour ensures a comfortable grip, increased\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">durability<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and protection from accidental damage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meopta&#8217;s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0MB5501<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0ion assisted <strong>multi-coatings<\/strong> enable objectives to transmit a staggering 99.7% of incident light through a single surface, which is outstanding for budget optics. Also, a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">second\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MeoShieldTM<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0coating ensures safety from abrasion, a common problem with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0exposed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0glass surfaces.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0series is available in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a number of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0magnification and objective variants. They are listed below:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Compact:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MeoPro<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0HD \u2013 8&#215;32, 10&#215;32<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<strong>Full<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<strong>Size:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MeoPro<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0HD \u2013 8&#215;42, 10&#215;42 HD<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Large size:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MeoPro<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0HD \u2013 8&#215;56<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meopta Meopro 8x56 HD review | Optics Trade Reviews\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xm5THeYzAb0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/en\/manufacturer-meopta\/binoculars_series-meopta_optika_hd.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Optika\u00a0\u00ae\u00a0HD series<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optika<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00ae<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0HD series is the <strong>newest add<\/strong><\/span><strong>i<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>tion<\/strong> to the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meopta&#8217;s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0line of binoculars. Unveiled only in August last year, these binoculars feature a rugged<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0lightweight<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and shockproof<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0construction<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, all<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with a modern appearance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optika<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is the only binoculars series to be partly manufactured in the <strong>Philip<\/strong><\/span><strong>p<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>ines,<\/strong> while its assembly is carried at <strong>Czechia.<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The series feature\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meopta&#8217;s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0iconic HD lenses with in-house developed dielectric and phase correction coatings that ensure consistent bright images with unparalle<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">le<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">color<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">-fidelity and superior contrast levels.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Like premium models, the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0housing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optika<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0HD series binoculars<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is made up of magnesium alloys and a rubber armour around the outer skin protects the mechanical and optical systems in case of a hard fall.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optika<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0HD series of binoculars are only available in standard objective size of <strong>42 mm<\/strong> along with two magnification options of <strong>8x<\/strong> and <strong>10x.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5662611\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5662611\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5662611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Optika-HD-10x42-1-300x212.png\" alt=\"Meopta Optika HD 10x42\" width=\"600\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Optika-HD-10x42-1-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Optika-HD-10x42-1-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Optika-HD-10x42-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5662611\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meopta Optika HD 10&#215;42 (Source: Meopta)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/en\/manufacturer-meopta\/binoculars_series-meopta_meorange.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MeoRange\u00a0\u00ae\u00a0series<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span>MeoRange\u00a0\u00ae<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0series of binoculars feature the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">notable<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0precision <strong>laser-<\/strong><\/span><strong>rangefinding<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0technology which is common in high-tech hunting binoculars.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hunting is not everyone&#8217;s cup of tea since it often takes place in uneven mountainous terrain, damp forests and rocky deserts. Since hunters cannot hold their rifle-mounted scope contin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">u<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ously while looking for game, binoculars make it easier for them to comfortably look for animals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Along with an excellent range-finding system, the\u00a0<\/span><strong>MeoRange<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0series promises premium optics and a lightweight and rugged magnesium-alloy construction. The casing is further covered with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a rubber armour to protect the internals should the device suffers an accidental fall.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other features of the series include in-house developed fl<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uoride<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">containing lenses and the signature\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MeoLux<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MeoDrop<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0glass coatings for minimal reflection and weather resistance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The rangefinder\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is able to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0precisely measure distances and inclination for up to 1500<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">m. Additionally, the HD-AB variant features a Bluetooth connectivity option which can pair the binocular with a PC or a smartphone in no time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MeoRange<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HD series of binoculars are only available in standard objective size of <strong>42 mm<\/strong> with a magnification of <strong>10x.<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>MeoRange 10&#215;42 HD binoculars<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MeoRange 10&#215;42 HD-AB binoculars<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5662613\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5662613\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5662613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meorange-10x42-HD-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Meopta Meorange 10x42 HD\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meorange-10x42-HD-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meorange-10x42-HD-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meorange-10x42-HD-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meorange-10x42-HD-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meorange-10x42-HD-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meorange-10x42-HD-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-Meorange-10x42-HD.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5662613\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meopta Meorange 10&#215;42 HD (Source: Meopta)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/en\/manufacturer-meopta\/binoculars_series-meopta_meosport.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MeoSport\u00a0\u00ae\u00a0series<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0<\/span><strong>MeoSport\u00a0\u00ae<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>\u00a0series<\/strong> of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0binoculars come in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/compact-vs-pocket-binoculars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>pocket size<\/strong><\/a> and are designed to be carried everywhere anytime. Car<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ying standard sized or even compact size binoculars on day-long adventures can be difficult for most people, especially beginners. With\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<strong>8&#215;25<\/strong> specification,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">MeoSport<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0binoculars are ultra-portable and lightweigh<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Des<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ite their size, they feature a 100%\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">fogproof<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and waterproof design, which makes them an ideal choice for day-travel<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ers and novices.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Additionally, they have a bril<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">liant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<strong>18mm<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/eye-relief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eye relief<\/a>, which is rare for pocket-sized binoculars.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The series is completely designed,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">manufactured<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and <strong>assembled in Czechia.<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5662614\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5662614\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5662614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-MeoSport-8x25-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Meopta MeoSport 8x25\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-MeoSport-8x25-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-MeoSport-8x25-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-MeoSport-8x25-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-MeoSport-8x25-1-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-MeoSport-8x25-1-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-MeoSport-8x25-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Meopta-MeoSport-8x25-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5662614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meopta MeoSport 8&#215;25 (Source: Meopta)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1>Conclusion<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Meopta\u00a0Optika<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is known as the largest optics manufacturers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">in the whole of <strong>Europe.<\/strong> In addition to having their own line of professional camera equipment and several products in the sport optics category,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0provides optical-glass elements like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/prism-type\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">prisms<\/a> and lenses to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a number of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0optics manufacturers in Europe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Manufacturing processes from conception to production for all binoculars, riflescopes, spotting scopes and other services are carried out at the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta&#8217;s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0factory location In <strong>Prerov, Cze<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>ch Republic<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>,<\/strong> except for the newest addition to the line of binoculars, called\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meopta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Optika<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0series. Individual components are sourced from\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Asia<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0but the assembly procedure is carried out at main plant in Prerov. This was done to cut high production and workforce costs of the budget series of binoculars.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Since production costs are still considered higher than most other countries, there is a speculation that similar <strong>outsourcing<\/strong> decisions may be taken for other affordable line of products in the future. 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