MEI

MEI is a global leader in the manufacturing of machines for cutting optical and sunglasses lenses, with a strong focus on high-quality CNC machines. Founded in 1985 by Stefano Sonzogni and Raffaele Scudeletti, the company made a groundbreaking entry into the optical industry market in the 1990s with Sphera, a milling machine for sun lenses, catering to major sunglasses manufacturers worldwide. MEI's innovative milling process, applied to optical lens cutting, replaced the traditional grinding concept, establishing the company as a primary supplier for leading lens manufacturers such as Carl Zeiss, Essilor, Hoya, Luxottica, and Shamir, as well as prominent independent labs in the US, Europe, and Asia. The revolutionary system significantly enhanced the machines' flexibility, productivity, and reliability, enabling labs to shape increasingly complex designs demanded by the discerning eyewear market. MEI's commitment to innovation led to the development of automated lens loading and equipment changing processes, expanding its product range to cater to small and medium-sized labs and retail stores. With all production carried out in Italy, at its headquarters in Ponte San Pietro, MEI's entire product range is conceived, designed, manufactured, and tested, with a dedicated R&D team continuously striving to deliver cutting-edge, reliable, and high-quality solutions. Since 2007, MEI has extended its presence with offices in Chicago, Hong Kong, and São Paulo, providing vital support and serving as focal points for its customers in those regions.