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Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI) regularly issues news about its AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and augmented reality (AR) technologies, giving investors and industry followers insight into how its products and partnerships are developing. The company’s releases describe activity across enterprise, medical, defense, security and consumer markets, as well as updates on its role as both a smart glasses manufacturer and an OEM supplier of waveguide optics and display engines.
Recent news has highlighted enterprise deployments of Vuzix smart glasses, including follow-on volume orders of M400 smart glasses kits from a leading global online retailer to support warehouse infrastructure operations. Other announcements focus on defense collaborations, such as the continuation of a multi-year development relationship with Collins Aerospace involving waveguide-based AR display systems for U.S. Department of Defense programs and military helmet integrations.
Vuzix news also covers technology partnerships and reference designs. Examples include jointly developed binocular AR smart glasses reference designs with Avegant and Quanta Computer, and an optical component reference design for AR glasses with Himax that combines Vuzix waveguides with compact LCoS microdisplays. These stories illustrate how Vuzix positions its waveguide technology and display engines within a broader AR hardware ecosystem.
In addition, the company reports on industry events and ecosystem participation, such as showcasing its smart glasses and waveguide solutions at CES and joining The AR Alliance, as well as strategic partnerships like its collaboration with BUNDLAR to deliver no-code XR content to Vuzix devices. Visitors to this news page can review these updates to understand how Vuzix is applying its AR and optics technologies in real-world deployments, partnerships and industry initiatives over time.
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) reported Q2 2024 results, showing a significant revenue decline. Total revenues decreased by 77% to $1.1 million, primarily due to lower M400 smart glasses sales. The company reported a gross loss of $0.3 million and a net loss of $40.6 million ($0.62 per share), compared to a net loss of $9.0 million ($0.14 per share) in Q2 2023. The increased net loss included a $30.1 million non-cash charge related to the termination of a technology license agreement. Despite challenges, Vuzix has reduced its annual cost structure by $8 million and maintains a cash position of $9.9 million. The company expects revenue improvement in the second half of 2024, driven by potential volume deployments and OEM business opportunities.
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) has developed a new micro-touch manufacturing technique for optical waveguide fabrication, enhancing production capabilities for AR smart glasses. This advancement promises better optical performance, higher yields, and increased production rates. The micro-touch imprinting process reduces substrate distortion during manufacturing, allowing for the use of more fragile materials like polymers or thinner glass.
Vuzix's state-of-the-art facility, with its class 1000 clean room environments, has been continuously improving waveguide manufacturing over the past 14 years. This latest innovation addresses a major challenge in bringing affordable AR smart glasses to broader markets. Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix, highlighted the company's position as a go-to supplier for leading firms like Garmin and Quanta, emphasizing Vuzix's ability to support production rates in the millions of units annually.
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) has introduced the M400 Xtreme smart glasses, an enhanced version of their popular M400 model, designed for harsh workplace environments. The new kit features:
- Operating temperatures from -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)
- IP67-rated Xtreme Weather power bank
- Improved battery capacity
- Comfortable headband for long shifts
Vuzix is also offering a Collaboration Package with free access to popular AR communication tools, including Vuzix Video Conferencing for Zoom. The M400 Xtreme is ideal for remote field service assignments and cold storage warehouse duty. This release addresses customer feedback and aims to meet the growing need for connectivity in challenging environments.
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI), a leading supplier of smart glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology, has announced a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2024 financial results on August 14, 2024, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The call will feature CEO Paul Travers and CFO Grant Russell, who will present operational and financial highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
Investors can join the call by dialing 877-709-8150 (U.S. and Canada) or 201-689-8354 (international) or by using a provided link for instant access. A live webcast will also be available on the company's investor relations page. Replays of the call will be accessible for 30 days following the event.
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Moviynt, has received SAP certification for its Mobilium Gateway™ 3.0 solution. This certification allows Moviynt's platform to be used with SAP's S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition software, which is currently utilized by over 20,000 customers worldwide. The Mobilium platform bridges the gap between mobile devices and ERP systems, enabling rapid development of new workflows to eliminate inefficiencies and capture data across all levels of an organization.
Moviynt's solution is a multi-ERP, SAP premium certified plugin that allows customers to publish APIs and connect them to existing SAP functions. It also provides a workbench for managing work distribution, monitoring progress, and tracking exception handling. This certification assures clients that Moviynt's solutions meet SAP's rigorous technical, security, and business standards, positioning the company as a trusted partner for optimized hands-free automation in warehouses and beyond.
Leading hospitals in Asia, including Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, are utilizing Vuzix M400 smart glasses to enhance live surgical broadcasts. These smart glasses, paired with premium medical streaming platforms, offer a 4K high-definition, first-person perspective, overcoming traditional live broadcast challenges. At Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Vuzix smart glasses enabled a successful live broadcast of knee joint surgery, showcasing advanced techniques and improving educational outcomes. Similarly, at the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, a live remote cardiac surgery was conducted, demonstrating improved teaching, reduced costs, and enhanced medical collaboration. The VIS platform, operational in over 200 hospitals in China, has performed over 4000 surgeries using Vuzix technology, highlighting its integration with hospital systems and patient data.
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) has partnered with Avegant to develop a cutting-edge AR display module for AI-enabled consumer smart glasses. This initiative will integrate Avegant's compact LCoS AG-30L2 30-degree light engine with Vuzix's next-generation full-color waveguide. The resulting product aims to be efficient, lightweight, and mass manufacturable. Prototypes are being showcased at the Augmented World Expo USA 2024, taking place from June 18-20. The final optimized version is set to debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the AR industry.
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) announced a strategic partnership with Avegant to develop optimized waveguide optical modules for AI-enabled smart glasses. The collaboration aims to integrate Avegant's compact LCoS AG-30L2 30-degree light engine with Vuzix' next-generation full-color waveguide, creating an efficient, mass-manufacturable AR display module. Prototype units will be showcased at Augmented World Expo USA 2024, with a fully optimized version expected at CES 2025. The new design targets fashion-forward consumer smart glasses and includes customizable features for OEMs.
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI), a leader in smart glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology, has announced plans to offer plastic waveguides along with its existing glass options. These new plastic waveguides will be showcased at the Augmented World Expo USA 2024 from June 18-20 in Long Beach, California. Plastic waveguides offer advantages like greater impact resistance and lighter weight compared to glass. Despite having a lower refractive index, they are suitable for certain field of view configurations and can be made extremely flat, enabling integrated vision correction. Vuzix's current equipment can accommodate plastic substrates, enhancing their design and production capabilities for lighter smart glasses.
Vuzix (NASDAQ:VUZI), a leader in smart glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology, has announced its capability to design and produce large format waveguides at its cutting-edge production facility. These waveguides, ranging from several inches to feet in size, offer unparalleled clarity, brightness, and immersion for heads-up displays (HUDs) in industries such as automotive, retail, medical, enterprise, aviation, and defense. Vuzix's innovations ensure vibrant images even in well-lit environments, setting a new standard for see-through displays. The company aims to leverage its large portfolio of waveguide patents to cater to unique customer specifications, thus expanding its leadership in the global HUD market, which is expected to grow significantly over the next decade.