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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), a leading smart glasses and AR technology supplier, announced multiple follow-up orders from Xander for their Vuzix Shield smart glasses. Xander is an early-stage startup using these glasses for their XanderGlasses, which display real-time captions to aid people with hearing loss. With 48 million Americans affected by hearing loss, the demand for such solutions is rising. XanderGlasses provide a reliable, private augmented reality experience, displaying captions directly in the user's field of view without the need for smartphones or cloud connectivity. Xander has received numerous awards for its innovative accessibility tech, including the CES 2024 Innovation Award.
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) announced its Annual Shareholder Meeting (ASM) will take place on June 13, 2024, at 10:30 AM Eastern Time at DoubleTree by Hilton in Rochester, New York. CEO and President Paul Travers will give a corporate presentation following the formal session. Shareholders are encouraged to preregister with Ed McGregor. Doors open at 9:30 AM with a light breakfast and product demos provided prior to the meeting. An audio recording of the event will be posted on the company’s website afterward.
Vuzix designs and manufactures smart glasses and AR technologies, holding over 375 patents. The company has received numerous awards, including CES innovation awards from 2005 to 2024. Founded in 1997, Vuzix operates in the enterprise, medical, defense, and consumer markets.
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI), a leading supplier of smart glasses and AR technology, has been awarded a Smart Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I contract by AFWERX, a U.S. Air Force agency. This contract aims to develop augmented reality head mounted displays (HMDs) using Vuzix's waveguide technologies to tackle key challenges within the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Vuzix will leverage its waveguide and projector technologies, produced in New York, to enhance defense capabilities for various U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) applications. According to Paul Travers, CEO of Vuzix, this initiative promises new levels of functionality and performance for DOD aircraft, vehicles, and personnel use cases.
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) has signed a multi-phase development contract with Garmin to create advanced nano-imprinted waveguide display systems utilizing microLED technology.
Under this agreement, Vuzix will develop custom waveguide-based optical systems and eventually deliver production units.
The collaboration aims to enhance Garmin's product offerings by providing significant cost, form factor, and space savings. Vuzix's expertise in volume production nano-imprinting and optical design will play a important role in this venture.
Vuzix, a leading supplier of smart glasses and AR technology, will showcase its latest optical display system advancements at Display Week 2024. The company is developing a full color waveguide technology for lightweight smart glasses, integrated vision correction for prescription AR glasses, Incognito waveguide technology for enhanced optical performance, and the Ultralite OEM Platform for customizable wearable displays. Vuzix aims to set new standards in the AR market with innovative solutions.
Vuzix reported its first quarter 2024 results, highlighting efforts to expand relationships in enterprise, consumer, and defense markets. The company is reducing costs by up to 35% and scaling back investments. Despite a decrease in total revenues by 52%, Vuzix remains positive about potential deals and business growth in 2024. The net loss decreased slightly, and the company maintained a cash position of $16.5 million.
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) has scheduled a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2024 financial results on May 9, 2024. The call will feature key executives, including CEO Paul Travers and CFO Grant Russell, who will highlight operational and financial achievements for the period ending March 31, 2024.