Vuzix to Showcase Its Latest Advanced AI-driven Smart Glasses and Partner Solutions at SID Display Week 2026

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Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) will exhibit AI-driven smart glasses, OEM waveguides and partner solutions at SID Display Week 2026 in Los Angeles, May 3–8, at booth #557.

Highlights include Ultralite Pro OEM reference platform, LX1 and Z100 smart glasses, prescription-ready push-pull waveguides, and partner demos from Rayprus, Himax, Hongshi and Redoxlens (EC lenses with 80%–20% VLT and a memory effect). Contact Adam Bull at adam_bull@vuzix.com to schedule a meeting.

News Market Reaction – VUZI

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+1.88% Session close to close

In the May 5 session, VUZI gained 1.88%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement highlights Vuzix’s strategy of deepening its AI smart glasses ecosystem by showcas...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Vuzix’s strategy of deepening its AI smart glasses ecosystem by showcasing Ultralite Pro, LX1 and Z100 platforms with multiple optical and display partners at Display Week 2026. Prior AI-tagged news has ranged from OS and platform launches to nearly $1 million in shipments, showing both technology progress and growing deployments. Investors may monitor how these collaborations translate into follow-on orders, OEM design wins, and any future use of the existing S-3 registration.

Key Figures

Display Week dates: May 3–8 Booth number: 557 Visible light transmission range: 80% to 20% +5 more

8 metrics

Display Week dates May 3–8 SID Display Week 2026 event schedule

Booth number 557 Vuzix location at Display Week 2026

Visible light transmission range 80% to 20% Redoxlens electrochromic lenses VLT range

Current share price $2.66 Pre-news trading level vs 52-week range

Price change 24h -6.34% Move ahead of Display Week 2026 news

52-week range $1.71–$4.29 Low to high range prior to this news

Market capitalization $236,169,453 Equity value before Display Week 2026 announcement

20-day avg volume 925,722 shares Liquidity benchmark vs today’s volume

Previous AI Reports

5 past events · Latest: Jan 05 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jan 05	Trade show showcase	Positive	-7.3%	CES 2026 demos of AI-powered smart glasses and waveguide partner solutions.
Nov 28	AI glasses orders	Positive	+13.0%	Nearly $1 million in 4Q25 smart glasses orders from a leading online retailer.
Jun 24	AI MR partnership	Positive	+1.4%	Sphere collaboration adding AI mixed reality features to Vuzix smart glasses.
Feb 27	AI transcription launch	Positive	-5.4%	AI-powered TranscribeGlass speech-to-text service on Vuzix Z100 smart glasses.
Feb 03	AI OS launch	Positive	+2.5%	Mentra AugmentOS AI operating system launch for Vuzix Z100 smart glasses.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

AI-tagged announcements often skew positive but have produced both gains and selloffs, indicating inconsistent price follow‑through on similar news.

Recent Company History

Recent AI‑tagged news for Vuzix highlights a steady buildout of its smart glasses and ecosystem. At CES 2026, the company showcased AI-powered glasses and waveguides with multiple partners, but shares fell. Other AI updates, including a nearly $1 million shipment to a large online retailer, a mixed‑reality collaboration with Sphere, AI‑powered transcription with TranscribeGlass, and the Mentra AugmentOS launch, saw mixed but generally modest moves. Today’s Display Week 2026 showcase continues this theme of ecosystem and partner expansion.

Key Terms

waveguides, augmented reality (ar), oem, electrochromic (ec), +2 more

6 terms

waveguides technical

"a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR)"

Waveguides are physical pathways, often made of metal or glass, that direct and carry signals like light or radio waves from one point to another. They are important because they help ensure these signals travel efficiently without losing strength, which is crucial for things like internet connections, satellite communications, and radar systems.

augmented reality (ar) medical

"smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, will be exhibiting"

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that overlays digital images, information, or graphics onto the real-world environment through devices like smartphones or specialized glasses. It enhances our perception by blending virtual elements with what we see around us, similar to adding digital markers to a live view of a street. For investors, AR's growth can influence industries such as gaming, retail, and technology, shaping future market opportunities.

oem financial

"highlight its in‑house OEM waveguide design and manufacturing capabilities"

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer, which is a company that produces parts or components used in the final products made by other companies. For investors, understanding OEMs is important because their performance can impact the supply chain and overall success of major industries, especially those relying on specialized parts. Think of OEMs as the suppliers that provide the building blocks for larger products, like the engine parts for a car.

electrochromic (ec) technical

"integrated photochromic and electrochromic (EC) technologies, enabling adaptive light control"

Electrochromic (EC) describes materials or devices that change color or go darker and lighter when a small electrical voltage is applied, like car sunshades or “smart” windows that tint on demand. Investors care because EC technology can lower heating and cooling costs, enable premium products, and create new manufacturing or recurring-revenue opportunities, affecting sales, capital spending and long-term margins for companies that make or use it.

visible light transmission (vlt) technical

"proprietary lenses deliver a broad visible light transmission (VLT) range from 80% to 20%"

Visible light transmission (VLT) is the percentage of visible sunlight that passes through a material, like glass, film or lenses. Think of it like how much light a window or pair of sunglasses lets into a room: higher VLT means brighter, lower VLT means darker. For investors, VLT matters because it affects product performance, regulatory compliance, energy efficiency and consumer demand—factors that influence sales, pricing and long‑term value of buildings, vehicles and consumer goods.

xr technical

"Vuzix will be located in booth #557 at Display Week 2026, adjacent to the AI and XR pavilions"

XR stands for extended‑release, a drug formulation designed to release its active ingredient slowly over an extended period instead of all at once. Think of it like a slow‑release fertilizer for the body: it can reduce how often patients need a dose and smooth side effects. For investors, XR versions can change sales patterns, patient adherence, regulatory review, and competitive positioning, so they can materially affect a product’s market value and revenue outlook.

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• ­Rayprus, Himax, and Hongshi to demonstrate their smart glasses projector solutions paired with Vuzix waveguides

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, will be exhibiting its smart glasses and multiple partner solutions at SID Display Week 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 3-8.

At this event, Vuzix will highlight its in‑house OEM waveguide design and manufacturing capabilities, which span custom optical design, advanced fabrication, and scalable high‑volume production. "Display Week provides an ideal platform to showcase how our smart glasses ecosystem is evolving through collaboration and innovation," said Paul Travers, President and Chief Executive Officer at Vuzix. "By working closely with industry leaders across displays, optics, and manufacturing, we're delivering integrated solutions that are both scalable and ready to meet the growing demands of the enterprise, consumer, and defense markets."

Vuzix will demonstrate the latest versions of the Ultralite Pro OEM reference platform, along with its LX1 and Z100 smart glasses at booth #557, showcasing AI-driven functionality across a range of real-world use cases. The exhibit will also feature the Company's new optical module collaborations, including prescription-ready push-pull waveguide solutions with integrated photochromic and electrochromic (EC) technologies, enabling adaptive light control for outdoor comfort and dynamic dimming for enterprise and defense environments.

These recent collaborations further demonstrate the Company's position as a vertically integrated high-volume supplier capable of supporting global OEM programs from prototype through full commercialization. Rayprus, which specializes in optical design and advanced display module packaging, will demonstrate its next‑generation full‑color uLED xCube light engine integrated with a Vuzix waveguide. Additional light‑engine partner solutions at the Vuzix booth will be a front-lit LCOS display from Himax and a uLED projector from Hongshi.

Redoxlens, a leading innovator in electrochromic (EC) technology specializing in advanced light control solutions for next-generation optical applications, will also be joining Vuzix at its booth, showcasing its latest advances in electrochromic (EC) technology for next-generation optical applications. Its proprietary lenses deliver a broad visible light transmission (VLT) range from 80% to 20%, allowing seamless adaptation to changing environments. With patented multi-level tint control, users can fine-tune transparency for optimal comfort and performance. The technology also features a battery-economizing memory effect, requiring power only during transitions while maintaining the selected tint with zero energy use.

Vuzix will be located in booth #557 at Display Week 2026, adjacent to the AI and XR pavilions.  Interested parties are welcome to contact Adam Bull at adam_bull@vuzix.com to schedule a meeting or learn more about the Company's smart glasses and OEM waveguide solutions.

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: Rochester, NY; and Kyoto and Okayama, Japan.  For more information, visit the Vuzix website, X 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 Smart Glasses, our relationships and future business potential with Rayprus, Himax, Hongshi and Redoxlens and their customers, 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, West Henrietta, NY 14586 USA,
Investor Information – IR@vuzix.com  www.vuzix.com

 

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FAQ

When and where will Vuzix (VUZI) exhibit at SID Display Week 2026?

Vuzix will exhibit at SID Display Week in Los Angeles from May 3–8, 2026. According to the company, the Vuzix booth is #557 adjacent to the AI and XR pavilions and will host partner demonstrations and product showcases.

Which Vuzix products will be shown at Display Week 2026 (VUZI)?

Vuzix will demonstrate the Ultralite Pro OEM reference platform, LX1, and Z100 smart glasses. According to the company, these exhibits will showcase AI-driven functionality and integrated waveguide optical modules for enterprise and consumer use cases.

What partner solutions will Vuzix (VUZI) feature at its booth?

Vuzix will feature partner demonstrations from Rayprus, Himax, Hongshi, and Redoxlens. According to the company, partners will show a uLED xCube light engine, front-lit LCOS, a uLED projector, and electrochromic lens prototypes.

What are the capabilities of Redoxlens electrochromic lenses shown with Vuzix (VUZI)?

Redoxlens EC lenses offer a visible light transmission range of 80% to 20% with multi-level tint control. According to the company, the lenses include a memory effect that holds tint without continuous power, reducing battery use during steady states.

How can investors or partners schedule a meeting with Vuzix (VUZI) at Display Week 2026?

Interested parties can schedule meetings by contacting Adam Bull at adam_bull@vuzix.com. According to the company, meetings at booth #557 can be arranged to review smart glasses, OEM waveguide capabilities, and partner integrations.