“Once again Briot is proud to announce the launch of state-of-the-art equipment to make edging lenses easier and more affordable for all practices” said Bret Davis, president of Briot USA, based here.
The Alta XS system features a new tracing, centering and blocking unit that is more compact than previous designs. Other new features include a comprehensive touch screen interface to manage all functions of the unit. The high-resolution optical system (25 frames per second), as well as the zoom function, make centering easier.
A new shape library, customizable through an alphanumeric keypad, organizes data to be easily accessed through Sort, Search, Favorites and other criteria. “Magic blue” illumination of the lens is adjusted according to lens tint and external light (natural or artificial) making it easy to center and block even polarized lenses, according to Briot. Like the Alta XL unit, the Alta XS uses Briot’s patented PROS optical recognition system for identifying shape and drilling coordinates, and Briot’s Digiform software for shape modification.
Paired with the Alta NX edger, the Alta XS system allows for the same accuracy and ease of use as the top-of-the-line Alta XL system, Briot said. ■
