Vuzix Corporation recently announced the acquisition of a waveguide research and development facility in Milpitas, California, allowing Vuzix to supercharge waveguide tools that are integral for its next-generation of workplace AI-driven smart glasses and those of its ODM/OEM partners.
Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix, added:
Vuzix continues to drive innovation in waveguide optics and display technology, enabling the development of next-generation AI-powered smart glasses. This facility strengthens our ability to support our partners with the highest-quality waveguide solutions, ensuring they have the technology needed to bring advanced, fashion-forward smart glasses to market. AI and AR are converging rapidly, and Vuzix is positioned to lead the way in this evolution.
Vuzix notes that the move centralises Vuzix’s innovation in the heart of Silicon Valley and involves the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment, solidifying its position as a key enabler for the smart glasses market.
Vuzix to Empower OEMS
Vuzix is strengthening its OEM partnerships with its recent move. The company has started shipping its latest order of XanderGlasses, a private-label version of the Vuzix Shield smart glasses designed as an assistive technology solution for individuals with hearing loss.
This development represents another significant milestone for Vuzix, following a strong start to 2025. XanderGlasses aims to assist approximately 48 million people in the U.S. who experience hearing loss, and the device is currently being shipped to users across the country.
The Vuzix Shield smart glasses can display real-time captions of in-person conversations directly within the wearer’s field of view, allowing users to remain fully engaged in both social and professional settings. Xander has gained recognition for its product, being honoured as a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree in the Accessibility and Ageing Tech categories.
The news comes during a much-needed period of growth for Vuzix. Travers noted in March this year: “By combining Vuzix Shield smart glasses with Xander’s powerful embedded voice captioning software, we are addressing a significant need,” creating further demand for its hardware portfolio, “we look forward to supporting Xander as they scale their solution this year and beyond.”
When you combine the recent Vuzix OEM success with its Silicon Vally move, the future appears bright for the smart glasses veteran as the market picks up steam.
