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Summary of Conference Call on Smart Glasses Industry Industry Overview - The smart glasses market is experiencing rapid growth, with non-display AI glasses expected to reach shipments of 7 million units by 2025 and 90 million units by 2030. Display AR glasses are projected to grow to nearly 1 million units by 2025 and 3 million units by 2027. The current market has a significant number of AI glasses, while AR glasses are still in the early stages due to immature technology [1][4] Key Companies and Products - Major brands in the smart glasses market include Manta, Ray-Ban, ROKID, and Alibaba Quark. These brands are innovating in performance, weight, battery life, and cost-effectiveness. For instance, Manta and Ray-Ban's co-branded AI glasses start at $299, while ROKID's dual-display glasses start at 3,299 RMB [1][5] Technological Advancements - The integration of a unified bonding solution for AR glasses is becoming mainstream, enhancing visual effects and device durability. Companies like 康耐特光学 (Kangnait Optical) are leading in this technology, providing integrated bonding solutions to brands like Manta [1][6][7] 康耐特光学 (Kangnait Optical) Insights - 康耐特光学 holds a significant market position, being the second-largest lens seller globally and the largest in China with a 17% market share. The company has achieved over 40% annual growth in the high refractive index lens sector, breaking foreign monopolies and capturing about 50% of the Chinese market [2][7][10] Business Model Optimization - 康耐特光学 is shifting its business model from traditional ODM to a more customized (C to M) approach, which has a gross margin over 20 percentage points higher than traditional ODM. This shift is expected to enhance profitability and revenue growth [2][9] Future Growth Projections - The outlook for 康耐特光学 in the smart glasses sector is optimistic, with potential profits reaching approximately 550 million RMB by 2025. The traditional lens business is expected to maintain a growth rate of 15% to 20%, while the smart glasses segment may quickly approach the profit levels of traditional lenses [2][11] Other Beneficiaries in the Market - Other companies expected to benefit from the smart glasses trend include 明月镜片 (Mingyue Lens) and 博士眼镜 (Boshi Glasses). Mingyue has become the exclusive partner for Xiaomi's smart glasses, while Boshi operates over 500 retail stores in China, providing channels for smart glasses sales and services [2][12] Conclusion - The smart glasses industry is poised for significant growth, driven by technological advancements and strategic partnerships. 康耐特光学 is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend, alongside other key players in the market.