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VSP VISION EXPANDS EYEWEAR PORTFOLIOWITH MARCOLIN VSP Vision™ announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Marcolin from PAI Partners, a pre-eminent private equity firm, and other minority shareholders. The acquisition of Marcolin, a global leader in eyewear design, manufacturing, and distribution, will mark a significant eyewear investment by VSP Vision to provide even more value to its stakeholders. With the backing of PAI, Marcolin broadened its international reach and enhanced operational efficiency. Under PAI’s ownership, Marcolin’s performance has advanced significantly, supported by a strong focus on commercial excellence, a strategic corporate reorganisation, and the expansion of its brand portfolio. TOPPOSTSON VISIONPLUSMAG.COM BLOGSPOT OAKLEY, AXIOM SPACE LAUNCH NEXT-GEN VISOR SYSTEM As part of Oakley’s 50th Anniversary Celebration being held at its “Interplanetary Headquarters,” Oakley and Axiom Space officially announced their partnership on the visor system for the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU). Astronauts are athletes on an entirely different level, navigating visually complex and hostile environments, where clarity and protection are paramount. Oakley’s advanced optical technologies will help them see farther, clearer, and bolder than ever before. Integrated into the next- generation spacesuit, developed by Axiom Space, the stowable two-part deployable visor is being engineered for the next era of human space exploration. The Oakley and Axiom Space collaboration sets a new benchmark in human-rated space technology. MEI REVOLUTIONISES EDGINGWITH SMART FACETS MEI, presents the new Smart Facets function for its EasyFit Trend edger. This polished decorative element for rimless ophthalmic lenses, which can be present on both the front and back of the lens, is similar to a large, inclined bevel. It allows optical centres and small labs to create glasses that meet their customers’ needs perfectly. Smart Facets represents the fastest and most reliable solution on the market, eliminating the risk of asymmetry between the right and left lenses. Thanks to the intuitive EyeGOAL interface and the new configuration of the tools, it is possible to fully customise the lenses on both the front and back, with variable dimensions and inclinations, including polishing. 76 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION