Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, announced today that it has received a six-figure development order for customized waveguides from one of the nation's leading defense contractors. These waveguides will be designed to be used within a new lightweight heads-up display (HUD) for military perso ...

Core Insights - Saphlux, Inc. and Vuzix Corporation have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering high-performance optical solutions for next-generation AI/AR glasses [1] Company Overview - Saphlux is recognized as a leader in quantum dot MicroLED displays, indicating a strong position in advanced display technologies [1] - Vuzix Corporation is a prominent supplier of AI-powered smart glasses and Augmented Reality technologies, showcasing its expertise in the AR sector [1] Industry Implications - The collaboration is expected to accelerate the adoption of next-generation AI/AR glasses, highlighting a growing trend in the integration of advanced optical solutions within the augmented reality market [1]

Core Insights - Vuzix Corporation is participating in Vision Expo West 2025, showcasing its AI-powered smart glasses and AR technologies [1][5] - The company has over 25 years of experience in augmented reality and has shipped multiple generations of waveguide-enabled AR eyewear since 2018 [1][3] - Vuzix is collaborating with industry leaders to integrate design, lens integration, and processing requirements for mass adoption of smart glasses [1] Company Overview - Vuzix is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides, and AR technologies for various markets including enterprise, medical, defense, and consumer [3] - The company holds more than 450 patents and has received numerous awards for innovation, including CES awards from 2005 to 2024 [3] - Founded in 1997, Vuzix is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker VUZI, with offices in Rochester, NY, and Japan [3]

Core Insights - Vuzix Corporation has received a $5 million second tranche investment from Quanta Computer, increasing Quanta's total investment in Vuzix to $15 million out of an anticipated total of $20 million [1][2]. Company Overview - Vuzix is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides, and augmented reality technologies for various markets including enterprise, medical, defense, and consumer [3]. - The company holds over 425 patents and has received multiple awards for innovation at the Consumer Electronics Show from 2005 to 2024 [3]. - Vuzix was founded in 1997 and is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker VUZI, with offices in Rochester, NY, and Japan [3]. Investment Impact - The recent investment is seen as a significant milestone in strengthening the partnership with Quanta and enhancing Vuzix's waveguide production capabilities [2]. - The funding aims to position Vuzix to deliver affordable, lightweight, and high-performance AI smart glasses for mass-market adoption [2].

Core Points - Vuzix Corporation is set to join the Russell 3000® Index effective June 27, 2025, following the annual reconstitution of the Russell indexes [1][2] - The inclusion in the Russell 3000® Index will also lead to automatic inclusion in either the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or the small-cap Russell 2000® Index [2] - Vuzix's President and CEO, Paul Travers, expressed that this addition will enhance awareness and ownership of Vuzix among institutional investors [3] - Approximately $10.6 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell's US indexes, indicating the significance of this inclusion for Vuzix [3] Company Overview - Vuzix is a leading designer and manufacturer of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides, and augmented reality technologies for various markets including enterprise, medical, defense, and consumer [5] - The company holds over 425 patents and has received multiple awards for innovation, including recognition at the Consumer Electronics Show from 2005 to 2024 [5] - Founded in 1997, Vuzix is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker VUZI and has offices in Rochester, NY, and Japan [5] Industry Context - FTSE Russell is a global leader in index provision, calculating thousands of indexes that cover 98% of the investable market globally [6][7] - Approximately $18.1 trillion is benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes, highlighting their importance in investment management [7] - Russell indexes are widely utilized by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies [3][7]

Company Overview - Vuzix Corporation is a leading supplier of smart glasses, waveguides, and augmented reality (AR) technologies [5] - The company designs, manufactures, and markets AI-powered smart glasses and AR technologies for various markets including enterprise, medical, defense, and consumer [5] - Vuzix holds over 425 patents and patents pending, along with numerous IP licenses in optics and augmented reality wearables [5] Upcoming Conference Call - Vuzix will host a conference call on May 12, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET to discuss its first quarter 2025 operating results [1] - The call will feature Vuzix's CEO Paul Travers and CFO Grant Russell, who will present operational and financial highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 [3] Accessing the Conference Call - Participants can join the live conference call by dialing specific numbers for U.S., Canadian, and international callers [2] - A live and archived webcast will be available on the investor relations page of Vuzix's website [3] - Telephonic and webcast replays will be accessible for 30 days starting May 12, 2025 [4]