MEI continues to drive the global transformation of ophthalmic lens manufacturing with major advancements in both blockless freeform lens production and integrated cosmetic inspection.

Where Precision Meets Performance: the Evolution of MEI’s CoreTBA Technology

MEI stands as a pioneer in blockless lens manufacturing, reaffirming its position in the market as an industry-leading innovator.

With over one million freeform lenses already produced using MEI’s CoreTBA technology, the company’s blockless generation approach is no longer a promise, it is a proven reality.

CoreTBA, Alpha CoreTBA, and Omega CoreTBA elevate this well‑established technology to a new level of performance, setting a new industry benchmark thanks to:

  • unprecedented accuracy in detection, centering, and orientation of any lens
  • instant feedback on the correctness of the generated optical power
  • process stability and quality control ensured at every stage of production

These capabilities position MEI as a strategic partner for manufacturers facing the rapid rise of myopia‑control lens production, driven by increased screen exposure and reduced outdoor activity among children.Today, advanced optical technologies make it possible to effectively counter this condition, and MEI machines provide the precision, reliability, and speed manufacturers need to support this mission.

Introducing SurfXM: the New AI‑Powered Cosmetic Inspection Solution, Available Starting at Vision Expo Orlando

MEI’s approach ensures maximum inspection accuracy by first guaranteeing a perfectly clean lens, thanks to the integration of SurfXM within ClearXM, the first automatic cleaning machine for edged or round lenses. All removable residues are eliminated before the AI analysis, enabling reliable detection of surface defects on both the front and back sides of the lens—at the highest speed available on the market.

The result is groundbreaking, uncompromising technology:

  • no increase in machine footprint
  • no impact on cycle time
  • low energy consumption
  • maximum and consistent defect detection accuracy

By integrating SurfXM directly inside ClearXM, MEI provides an efficient, compact, production‑ready system—setting itself apart in a market where alternative standalone cosmetic‑inspection solutions are still under development.

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