Vuzix Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides, and augmented reality technologies, announced that it has received and shipped against a new six-figure follow-on production order for waveguide-based AR display systems from a U.S.-based company that is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.

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The display component systems being delivered under this order support the customer’s initial production rollout of a next-generation head-mounted display (HMD) program. This further follow-on order reflects continued customer progress toward broader deployment and further validates the role of Vuzix waveguide and display technologies in advanced defense-oriented wearable display solutions.

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“We believe this order reflects the value of our waveguide-based display technologies in demanding defense applications and reinforces Vuzix’ position as a trusted supplier of advanced optical systems. Vuzix continues to expand its presence in defense and other high-performance OEM markets where advanced optics, display performance, ruggedization, and domestic manufacturing are critical to customer success,” said Paul Travers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vuzix.

Vuzix Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, announced the launch of Vuzix Solutions, a new portfolio of integrated enterprise smart glasses deployment kits designed to accelerate hands-free productivity for frontline workers. Each ruggedized Solutions Kit combines Vuzix smart glasses with pre-configured, industry-leading software, providing organizations with a streamlined path to deployment and immediate operational impact.

“While Vuzix smart glasses are highly versatile productivity tools, most enterprise customers begin their deployment paths with a single, high-impact use case,” said Dr. Chris Parkinson, President of Enterprise Solutions at Vuzix. “With Vuzix Solutions, we’re removing complexity from that initial rollout and creating a fast, predictable path to value. Each kit pairs either our LX1 or M400 smart glasses with a proven frontline application solution, bringing everything needed to deploy, optimize, and scale in one turnkey package.”

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Introducing Remote Assist by Vuzix Solutions

The first offering in the portfolio, Remote Assist by Vuzix Solutions, delivers native Microsoft Teams and Zoom support purpose-built for Vuzix smart glasses.

Traditional video collaboration platforms were designed for smartphones, tablets, and personal computers, often resulting in suboptimal performance and usability when adapted to head-mounted displays. Vuzix has addressed this gap by developing smart glasses–optimized applications that provide intuitive hands-free controls, simplified call management, and a streamlined user experience, while maintaining adherence to Microsoft and Zoom security and compliance standards.

Remote assistance remains one of the most established enterprise use cases for wearable technology, delivering immediate value with minimal training requirements. It is particularly well suited for hands-busy environments such as field service, logistics, manufacturing, and industrial maintenance. For some customers, Remote Assist serves as a complete out-of-the-box solution; for others, it provides a foundational entry point into broader digital transformation initiatives.

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Remote Assist by Vuzix Solutions is available today through the Vuzix website and authorized resellers. In the coming months, Vuzix plans to introduce additional workflow-specific kits, with each kit delivering a tailored combination of hardware, software, and workflow optimization aligned to specific enterprise needs.

Vizrt, the leader in live production technology, revolutionizing viewer experience and engagement, introduces two brand new solutions in partnership with Zoom, the AI-first collaboration platform.

With InteractifAI and CaptivAIte, professionals in every industry using Zoom can elevate their corporate communications – including product launches, training webinars, town halls, and executive presentations – bringing a new level of viewer engagement that converts content into action.

“Impactful communications mean cutting through the noise and clearly positioning what matters. In this increasingly digital and virtual world, teams are inundated with messages, back-to-back meetings, and presentations,” says Rohit Nagarajan, CEO of Vizrt. “People don’t need more noise, they need clarity. Visual elements that illustrate and contextualize information help overcome those barriers, so vision becomes strategy, and strategy inspires action.”

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InteractifAI: simple setup, endless possibilities

InteractifAI is an app designed for everyday users who want to transform Zoom Meetings at any scale. With an intuitive user interface and one-click templates, professional and personalized graphics can be directly overlaid on Zoom participant video streams, replacing dull slides and bringing content to life.

Customers can add dynamic visuals customized to their brand guidelines, including names, job titles, and graphics, to inspire audiences, educate students, and connect teams at the click of a button. As a Zoom App using the Surface Framework, InteractifAI runs directly alongside Zoom Meetings, giving participants an instant view of broadcast-quality visuals and on-brand graphics.

Hosts can elevate virtual meetings further by incorporating live, diverse visual elements. Logos, speaker details, meeting agendas, QR codes, and data from a variety of sources, including social media, online documents, and numerous file formats, can be added directly into Zoom participant video streams – allowing full interactivity, without the presenter ever needing to divert their attention or step off-screen.

CaptivAIte: AI-powered augmented reality for Zoom Rooms

From setup to presentation, CaptivAIte is designed for simplicity. The transformative solution seamlessly integrates augmented reality (AR) graphics directly into Custom AV Zoom Rooms – turning these spaces into professional studios that level up any type of enterprise communication on Zoom’s platform.

Powered by Vizrt’s AI Keyer, CaptivAIte’s data-driven AR graphics creation and insertion eliminate the need for complex green screen setups. With real-time graphics and revolutionary remote contributor teleportation, professionals effortlessly replace flat slide decks with immersive, easy-to-use elements.

This latest innovation follows the recent integration of advanced technology from NDI, the video connectivity standard for AV-over-IP into Zoom’s products. A streamlined workflow, facilitated by the powerful NDI features of Custom AV Zoom Rooms, enables presenters to focus on delivering their message and maximize audience engagement.

“We believe that remote viewer engagement and information impact are directly driven by strong production value,” says Andy Carluccio, Head of Client Innovation at Zoom. “By combining Vizrt’s industry-leading graphics tools and AI-powered technologies with our Emmy-winning Zoom for Broadcast solutions in Zoom Meetings and Zoom Rooms, InteractifAI and CaptivAIte bring immersive video capabilities to enterprise content production.”

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Innovation through partnerships

Vizrt and Zoom’s longstanding partnership is built on the mutual purpose of connecting people meaningfully, with Vizrt now part of Zoom’s ISV Exchange Program, which allows customers to purchase InteractifAI and CaptivAIte directly from Zoom.

“Vizrt’s dynamic visuals have long shaped how audiences experience news, entertainment, and sports,” said Jared Dennison, Global Lead, ISV Exchange at Zoom. “With Vizrt joining Zoom’s ISV Exchange program, those powerful storytelling capabilities are now available through Zoom – enabling organizations to elevate how they communicate and connect on a global scale.”

VIAVI Solutions Inc. announced the integration of RF Viewer, a new Augmented Reality (AR) solution, into its OneAdvisor 800 Wireless test platform. Designed to address telecommunications, network deployment, smart building design and RF safety assessments, RF Viewer enhances how users perceive and interact with radio frequency (RF) signals in their physical environments.

Developed in close collaboration with Verizon Wireless, RF Viewer provides intuitive, real-time visibility of RF emissions by overlaying signal strength data directly onto a live video feed. This innovative approach enables users to easily and accurately identify the location, intensity and distribution of RF signals, transforming complex RF analysis into a visually accessible experience.

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“This joint collaboration helps us promptly and efficiently locate PIM sources in a safe and effective manner,” said Vikramjeet Singh, Associate Director of System Performance, Verizon Wireless. “RF Viewer enhances our ability to maintain optimal network performance while ensuring technician safety.”

“RF Viewer bridges the gap between invisible RF data and human perception. By combining AR technology with RF analytics, we’re empowering technicians, engineers and researchers to make faster, smarter decisions in the field,” said Ian Langley, Senior Vice President, Wireless Business Unit, VIAVI. “We are grateful to Vikramjeet Singh, whose innovative vision and expertise helped shape its conceptual foundation and incorporate domain-specific insights and best practices.”

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Key features of RF Viewer include live AR overlays of RF signal strength and distribution, real-time diagnostics for troubleshooting and optimization, as well as a user-friendly interface for both professionals and non-experts.

RF Viewer adds new capabilities to the VIAVI OneAdvisor 800 Wireless, an integrated solution that addresses diverse testing requirements across industries. Equipped with a comprehensive feature set from spectrum analysis to interference detection and transport network validation, OneAdvisor 800 Wireless helps optimize network performance, ensure quality of service and support the evolution towards 5G Advanced and 6G technologies.

Vuzix Corporation, a leading provider of AI-enabled smart glasses, waveguides, and Augmented Reality (AR) technology, is excited to showcase its latest innovations and joint solutions at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 6-9. Visitors can experience Vuzix’ advanced hardware solutions and waveguide technologies at Booth #19340 in the Center Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

OEM Waveguides: Powering Mission-Critical and Next-Gen Wearables

On the OEM waveguide front, Vuzix is once again pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in advanced optics. Collins Aerospace will join Vuzix in booth #19340 to demonstrate a fully functional military helmet integrating Vuzix waveguides, showcasing the performance and durability required for mission-critical defense applications. Visitors can also take part in an interactive simulated drone-flying experience, demonstrating the precision, clarity, and responsiveness enabled by Vuzix optics.

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Beyond defense solutions, Vuzix will also have on display its waveguide technology integrated with display projectors from partners that include Avegant, Himax, Hongshi, JBD, and Saphlux. Paired with cutting-edge display engines, from microLEDs to ultra-compact, full-color LCoS projectors, as well as a novel laser-LCoS projector from partner Vitrealab, these solutions showcase how these technologies are shaping the next generation of lightweight, AI-powered wearable devices. Some of these solutions will be shown as implemented in the Ultralite Pro enterprise platform and Z100 smart glasses.

Also on display in the Vuzix booth will be a jointly developed binocular smart glasses reference design that sets a new benchmark for affordability, performance, and wearability. The lightweight, ultra-compact design, available to be manufactured by Quanta Computer for OEMs, pairs Vuzix’ advanced waveguides with an Avegant full-color LCoS light engine to deliver bright, crisp visuals in a discreet binocular form factor with Vuzix’ Incognito viewing technologies and a push-pull prescription lens system that seamlessly supports users with or without vision correction.

Enterprise Smart Glasses: Real Work. Real Impact. Live at CES.

Vuzix will showcase how augmented reality is revolutionizing frontline work with live, hands-on demonstrations focused on logistics, field service, and step-by-step work instructions. Using Vuzix LX1 smart glasses, the Vuzix Ultralite® Pro platform, and Vuzix M400 smart glasses, attendees will see how enterprise teams can work faster, safer, and smarter—without ever taking their hands off the job. Powered by Vuzix Mobilium warehousing software and software partners Augmex and Field Pal these demos highlight real-world deployments where AR combines with AI to deliver immediate productivity gains and measurable ROI.

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Vuzix Solutions: One-Stop Deployment at Scale

Building on these demonstrations, the Company’s President of Enterprise Solutions, Dr. Chris Parkinson, will unveil the soft launch of a faster, easier path for scalable smart glasses deployments with his Vuzix Solutions go-to-market strategy and smart glasses kits. Combining rugged hardware, proven software specific to client needs, AI capabilities, and deployment support, Vuzix Solutions is expected to roll out in 1Q2026, and delivers a complete ecosystem for clients to best utilize the power of AR and AI in the workplace.

“Our products and core technologies continue to raise the bar for performance, scalability, and value, which has helped us build relationships with global leaders spanning collaboration, production and customers,” said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. “As AI-powered smart glasses gain momentum across both consumer and enterprise markets, we believe Vuzix and is well positioned to deliver advanced solutions for ODM and OEM partners and to play a meaningful role in the growth of what is expected to become a multi-billion-dollar industry.”

The Company invites press, OEM and Enterprise prospects interested in meeting with a Vuzix representative to reach out to Adam Gogolski (adam_gogolski@vuzix.com) for appointment availability. Meetings will occur at Vuzix booth #19340 and a separate suite at the Palazzo hotel.

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Under this development program, Vuzix has already completed the design and development of a waveguide-based display engine for a Collins Aerospace next-generation wearable display system, initially aimed at supporting dismounted soldier operations and drone control. This collaboration enables near-term low-rate initial production (LRIP) and strategically positions both companies to meet projected full-rate production needs beginning in 2026, leveraging Vuzix’ custom waveguide manufacturing capabilities. The procurement marks a significant step in Vuzix supporting U.S.-based defense manufacturing and establishing the Company as a key enabler and component of Collins Aerospace’s advanced vision systems. Joint process validation is being completed after several years of development, with end customer-approved final hardware deliveries to government customers expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026.

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“This collaboration with Collins Aerospace marks another major inflection point in re-establishing Vuzix’ defense manufacturing roadmap,” said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. “By working with trusted integrators in the aerospace and defense industry, we are using our expertise and waveguide manufacturing capacity to deliver ruggedized, high-performance waveguide systems at scale, an essential step as defense demand for next generation products transitions from R&D to deployment.”

In a move that signals serious momentum in the Augmented Reality space, Augmento has appointed futurist and impact investor Igor Beuker to its advisory board. Known for his 84% forecasting accuracy and fearless vision for tech for good, Beuker brings strategic firepower to Augmento’s mission: scaling immersive technologies to capture a $600 billion global market by 2030.

We build ways for accessible, high-impact Augmented Reality that bridges digital and physical worlds, giving creators, companies and brands new ways to engage audience and grow.”— Augmento

Beuker is a globally sought-after futurist who has delivered 2,500+ keynotes worldwide. He’s also a five-time exited entrepreneur and an early investor in exponential tech startups that have reshaped industries.

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“Igor has a rare sixth sense for trends and a prediction accuracy rate of 84%. His experience scaling global brands and spotting tech trends a decade ahead is exactly what we need to accelerate our vision and solidify our leadership in the global AR market,” said Wesley Pabis, Co-Founder of Augmento.

Igor Beuker said: “AR is one of the most user-friendly and immersive technologies we’ve ever seen. Just look at the scale and stickiness of Pokémon Go. That kind of global engagement unlocks massive ‘tech for good’ opportunities, and Augmento is ready to lead the charge.”

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Operating since 2023, Augmento blends cutting-edge AR technology with real-world use cases: from art and location-based experiences, to real estate and luxury, and branded activations with digital layers. With global momentum building, and the AR market expected to hit $600 billion by 2030, Augmento is poised to redefine how the world sees, interacts with, and engages with digital content.

Vuzix Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides, and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, announced it has received and fulfilled a series of follow-on volume orders in the fourth quarter of 2025 for custom M400 smart glasses kits totaling nearly $1 million from one of the world’s largest online retail companies.

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These orders reflect this customer’s accelerating adoption of Vuzix smart glasses supporting its warehouse infrastructure operations. After strong results from initial deployments in Europe, the program has now entered commercial rollout across the U.S. and Canada, with active discussions underway to extend smart glasses usage into additional regions, business units, and workflow applications.

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“Our technology continues to demonstrate real-world impact for some of the most sophisticated logistics organizations on the planet,” said Paul Travers, President and Chief Executive Officer at Vuzix. “This customer is scaling use of our smart glasses because they streamline warehouse operations—enabling remote experts to diagnose and resolve equipment issues in real time, improving maintenance workflows, enhancing safety, accelerating repairs, and increasing overall productivity across large-scale fulfillment centers. We’re proud to support customers who are actively deploying wearable technologies to drive efficiency and advance their digital transformation.”

The core of blockchain is its chain-like data structure, where each block contains three components: transaction data, a timestamp, and the hash of the previous block. This design ensures data integrity and immutability because any modification to the data would change its hash, thereby breaking the continuity of the chain. In blockchain, asymmetric encryption algorithms (such as RSA and ECC) are widely used for data encryption and digital signatures. These algorithms are based on complex mathematical problems, such as large number factorization and discrete logarithms, ensuring the authenticity of transactions and the confidentiality of data. However, the security of these algorithms relies on computational complexity, and the advent of quantum computers, particularly with advancements in quantum parallel computing, poses a risk to the security foundation of these algorithms.

Post-quantum cryptography, as a solution to the threats posed by quantum computing, aims to develop cryptographic algorithms that can withstand quantum attacks. These algorithms include new mathematical constructions such as lattice-based structures, hash functions, and multilinear mappings, which do not rely on the difficult assumptions used in traditional cryptography. As a result, they can maintain security even in a quantum environment. However, the application of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms is not straightforward; they need to meet the requirements of blockchain systems for efficiency, scalability, and decentralization while maintaining security.

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Threshold key sharing technology, as a distributed key management strategy, splits a private key into multiple parts and allocates them to different participants. Only when a sufficient number of participants cooperate can the complete private key be reconstructed, enabling decryption or signing operations. This mechanism not only reduces the risks associated with centralized private key management but also enhances the system’s fault tolerance and security. However, applying threshold key sharing technology to blockchain systems presents several technical challenges, such as ensuring trust and cooperation among nodes, preventing attacks from malicious nodes, and maintaining the system’s scalability.

WiMi’s blockchain privacy protection system, based on post-quantum threshold algorithms, provides a comprehensive security solution for blockchain systems through the deep integration of post-quantum cryptography and threshold key sharing technology. The main technical features of the system include:

Post-Quantum Security: The system uses post-quantum encryption algorithms to ensure that data remains effectively protected even with the widespread use of quantum computers. The security of these algorithms is based on mathematical problems that are difficult for quantum computers to solve, thereby maintaining robust security in a quantum environment.

Distributed Key Management and Fault Tolerance: Through threshold key sharing technology, the system distributes private keys across multiple consensus nodes. The leakage of a single node’s private key will not compromise the security of the entire system. This distributed key management mechanism not only reduces the risks associated with centralized private key management but also enhances the system’s fault tolerance. Even if some nodes are attacked or fail, the system can still operate normally, ensuring the integrity and security of the data.

Flexible Data Authorization and Access Control: The system employs a threshold-based data authorization mechanism. When users request data access permissions from consensus nodes, they must meet certain threshold conditions (e.g., a specific number of nodes must agree). This mechanism ensures controlled access to data while preventing permission abuse caused by single points of failure. Additionally, the system offers fine-grained access control policies, allowing users to set different access permissions and conditions based on their specific needs.

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Efficiency and Scalability: The system design takes into account the high concurrency and scalability requirements of blockchain. By optimizing the consensus algorithm and data processing workflows, the system can achieve efficient data processing and transaction confirmation while maintaining security. Furthermore, the system supports dynamic scalability, allowing the addition of new consensus nodes and data storage nodes as needed, thus meeting the demands of large-scale applications.

Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications: The system supports the deployment and execution of smart contracts, enabling users to create custom contract logic and rules. The introduction of smart contracts not only enriches the functionality and application scenarios of the system but also promotes the rapid development of decentralized applications. Through smart contracts, users can automate transactions and other applications, further driving the innovation and adoption of blockchain technology.

The blockchain privacy protection system based on post-quantum threshold algorithms, explored by WiMi, not only addresses the security risks of traditional encryption algorithms in the quantum era but also further enhances the security and flexibility of blockchain systems through features such as distributed key management, flexible data authorization and access control, and smart contracts with decentralized applications. As the technology continues to mature and improve, we believe it will play an increasingly important role in protecting user privacy, promoting secure data sharing, and driving blockchain technology innovation and applications. In the future, with the continuous development of quantum computing technology and the widespread adoption of blockchain technology, blockchain privacy protection systems based on post-quantum threshold algorithms will become a significant research direction and development trend in the blockchain field.

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The encryption keys generated by QryptGen can be used to encrypt user data, preventing data from being stolen or tampered with during transmission and storage. Traditional encryption algorithms, such as RSA and AES, have ensured data security to a certain extent, but with the continuous improvement of computing power, their security faces challenges. Quantum encryption keys, generated based on quantum properties, possess extremely high complexity and randomness, significantly increasing the difficulty of cracking data. In theory, quantum key distribution follows the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, where any measurement of a quantum state will inevitably disturb the quantum state, thereby being detected by both communicating parties, making data cracking an almost impossible task. However, quantum machine learning encryption technology still faces some challenges, such as the stability and scalability issues of quantum computing hardware, as well as the optimization and improvement of quantum algorithms.

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With the continuous improvement and optimization of technology, as well as the enhancement of quantum computing hardware performance, quantum machine learning encryption technology is expected to be widely applied in more fields. It will bring revolutionary changes to the field of data security, promoting the entire industry into a more secure and reliable development stage. In the future, WiMi will continue to deeply research quantum machine learning encryption technology, providing solid technical support for building a more secure digital world.