Vuzix Showcasing Advanced Waveguide Solutions for Defense and Tactical Operations During SOF Week 2026
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) will exhibit its advanced waveguide and AR solutions at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida, on May 18–21.
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Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) will exhibit its advanced waveguide and AR solutions at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida, on May 18–21. The company targets defense and tactical operations, highlighting mission-ready optics for denied and degraded environments.
Vuzix will showcase its CIV-40-2 waveguide, offering full-color, 40° field of view and HD resolution for vertical-mount HMDs. The company will be in booth #5823 in the Human Performance and Education zone at the Westin Hotel.
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News Market Reaction – VUZI
On May 19, the day this news came out, VUZI closed 12.60% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the May 19 session.
Key Figures
- Field of view
- 40 degree
- CIV-40-2 waveguide specification highlighted for defense HMDs
- Booth number
- 5823
- SOF Week 2026 booth location in Human Performance and Education zone
- Exhibit dates
- May 18–21
- SOF Week 2026 exhibition schedule in Tampa, Florida
- Price move
- 10.4%
- VUZI 24h price change prior to/around this SOF Week 2026 news
- Relative volume
- 3.93x
- Today’s trading volume vs 20-day average before this article
- 52-week range position
- 99.45% above low
- Distance from 52-week low before SOF Week 2026 showcase
Historical Context
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Q1 2026 revenue decline and ongoing losses with narrowed net loss.
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AI-driven smart glasses and waveguide demos at SID Display Week 2026.
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Scheduling Q1 2026 results conference call and business update.
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Six-figure follow-on M400 order expanding AcuraFlow deployments.
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Customer-funded six-figure development order for military waveguide display.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Key Terms
waveguide technical
augmented reality (ar) technical
head-mounted display (hmds) technical
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Vuzix waveguide systems deliver mission-ready optical performance for defense applications operating in denied and degraded environments. Designed for covert nighttime operations with minimal forward light glow and exceptional daylight visibility, Vuzix' lightweight optical platforms provide hands-free access to mission-critical information while enhancing situational awareness, mobility, and operational effectiveness. Among other solutions on display at SOF Week 2026, Vuzix will be showcasing its CIV-40-2 waveguide, which offers a full-color 40 degree field of view, HD resolution and is designed for vertical-mount HMDs.
At SOF Week 2026, Vuzix will be located in booth #5823 in the Human Performance and Education zone at the Westin Hotel in
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and augmented reality technologies, components and products for the enterprise, medical, defense, security agencies, 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 500 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 over 20 Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation since 2005 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in:
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 Smart Glasses, its advanced waveguide technologies and solutions for defense, 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.
Vuzix Media and Investor Relations Contact:
Ed McGregor, Director of Investor Relations,
Vuzix Corporation
ed_mcgregor@vuzix.com
Tel: (585) 359-5985
Vuzix Corporation, 25 Hendrix Road,
Investor Information – IR@vuzix.com www.vuzix.com
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