Vuzix Receives Production Order for Customized Waveguides from a Major Defense Customer

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Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) has secured a six-figure production order for customized waveguides from a major US-based aerospace and defense industry leader. The waveguides will be used to create a lightweight heads-up display (HUD). The customer, who is described as an incumbent supplier for several existing programs, has chosen Vuzix specifically as a US-based manufacturer of waveguide and display technologies. The company's CEO, Paul Travers, highlighted Vuzix's unique position as a leading-edge US-based designer and manufacturer of waveguides.

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• Secured a new six-figure revenue production order
• Contract with a major defense industry customer
• Potential for volume production expansion

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Defense Technology Analyst

This six-figure production order marks a significant milestone for Vuzix in the defense sector. The contract's strategic value extends beyond its immediate financial impact, as it positions Vuzix as a trusted domestic supplier of advanced waveguide technology for military applications. The HUD development aligns with the Department of Defense's increasing focus on modernizing battlefield visualization systems and reducing reliance on foreign technology suppliers.

The selection by a major defense contractor validates Vuzix's technological capabilities and manufacturing quality. Defense contracts typically lead to long-term relationships and potential follow-on orders, especially if the technology proves successful in initial deployments. The domestic manufacturing aspect is particularly valuable given current geopolitical tensions and the push for secure supply chains in critical military technologies.

Financial Analyst

While the exact contract value isn't disclosed, this order represents a meaningful revenue stream for Vuzix given their $120M market cap. Defense contracts typically carry higher margins and can lead to recurring revenue opportunities. The company's strategic positioning as a US-based manufacturer gives it a competitive advantage in securing additional defense contracts, potentially opening up a larger addressable market in the defense sector.

The order signals potential production scale-up, which could improve manufacturing efficiency and margins. However, investors should note that defense contracts often have long development cycles and complex certification requirements that could impact timing of revenue recognition and future orders.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of smart glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, is pleased to announce the receipt of a six-figure revenue production order for customized waveguides to enable a lightweight heads-up display (HUD). This order was received from a US-based company that is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. This customer is the incumbent supplier for several existing programs and has turned to Vuzix as a US-based manufacturer of waveguide and display technologies.

"Our development efforts with some of the country's largest defense contractors continue to progress at a steady pace," said Paul Travers, President and Chief Executive Officer at Vuzix. "There is a significant need for advanced see-through display technologies that Vuzix remains in a unique position to deliver as a leading-edge US-based designer and manufacturer of waveguides and related technologies. We look forward to working with this customer as they move to volume production of their HUD solution for their customers."

About Vuzix Corporation

Vuzix is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of AI driven Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the enterprise, medical, defense and consumer markets. The Company's products include head-mounted smart personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality, as well OEM waveguide optical components and display engines. Vuzix holds more than 400 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the fields of optics, head-mounted displays, and the augmented reality wearables field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2024 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in: Rochester, NY; and Kyoto and Okayama, Japan.  For more information, visit the Vuzix website, Twitter and Facebook pages.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

Certain statements contained in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward looking statements contained in this release relate to Vuzix' business growth with this defense customer, future orders, including potential volume production and the ultimate success of their respective programs and among other things the Company's leadership in the Smart Glasses and AR display industry. They are generally identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should" and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.

Media and Investor Relations Contact:

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Vuzix Corporation
ed_mcgregor@vuzix.com  
Tel: (585) 359-5985

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FAQ

What is the value of Vuzix's (VUZI) recent waveguide production order?

Vuzix received a six-figure revenue production order for customized waveguides from a major US-based aerospace and defense industry customer.

What will Vuzix's (VUZI) waveguides be used for in the defense contract?

The waveguides will be used to enable a lightweight heads-up display (HUD) for aerospace and defense applications.

Who is the customer for Vuzix's (VUZI) new waveguide order?

While not specifically named, the customer is described as a US-based leader in technologically advanced solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.