{"id":6469,"date":"2026-06-24T09:17:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsegroup.ro\/?p=6469"},"modified":"2026-06-24T09:17:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:17:16","slug":"hello-future-a-factory-to-revolutionize-intraocular-lens-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsegroup.ro\/en\/hello-future-a-factory-to-revolutionize-intraocular-lens-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Hello, future! A factory to revolutionize intraocular lens production"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GSE completed the construction of a new factory for ZEISS in P\u00e9rigny, near La Rochelle. The 14,300 m\u00b2 facility is dedicated to the manufacture of medical devices, in particular intraocular lenses (IOLs) for the treatment of cataracts. This project is an essential step to increase ZEISS\u2019s production capacity, fully integrating the Industry 4.0 principles of process automation and digitisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many partners participated in the project, aligned on the objectives of performance, quality and client satisfaction. The factory will considerably increase production, while enabling the development of new products and the implementation of automated production lines. All of this is part of a more environmentally friendly approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The extension of the existing site added a 13,897 m\u00b2 building, including 2,000 m\u00b2 of offices fitted out by GSE\u2019s Design team. These new spaces will enable the development of new products, in an environment that is more respectful of the ecosystem and fosters user wellbeing. Due to the site\u2019s limited size, we designed a four-storey building, two of which are dedicated to production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We used Building Information Modeling (BIM)<\/a> to design the project. The 3D digital model makes it possible to visualise the project and plan the construction work in great detail, reducing costs and saving time both in the design phase and during the works.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About the architecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The architects designed a modern and refined building. They gave particular attention to the street-facing fa\u00e7ade: large vertical sunshades enliven it and give it depth. The offices are located behind it. The ground level houses the new entrance and the company restaurant, and screens the logistics yard from the street. Further back is the site\u2019s production area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new facility meets the requirements of flexibility and efficiency, optimising workflows and anticipating future developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The project\u2019s environmental ambitions are reflected in the high performance of the building envelope and the frugality of the technical systems, aligned with the investor\u2019s green building<\/a> strategy. A preliminary survey identified and analysed several technical solutions that met the client\u2019s requirements regarding investment, operating costs and environmental performance. The goal: to create a building that goes beyond regulatory requirements in terms of energy performance.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To maximise frugality, the following choices were made:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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