Vuzix® (“Vuzix” or, the “Company”), a supplier of smart glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, and Quanta Computer (“Quanta”), a Global Fortune 500 Company and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), announced that the two firms have entered into a partnership agreement which will support the manufacture of next generation lightweight smart glasses for the broader markets.
Vuzix is set to shortly deliver the first batch of its latest advanced waveguide and optical display components for this project, and a plan is being put in place for subsequent deliveries to be made throughout 2024. Quanta and Vuzix are committed to presenting innovative smart glasses solutions for the broader markets, making it accessible to a wide range of interested market participants.
“We are excited to join forces with Vuzix to revolutionize the AR smart glasses industry,” said C.C. Leung, Vice Chairman and President of Quanta Computer. “The development and design efforts are already underway at Quanta for such products, and our plan is to deliver a suite of groundbreaking AR smart glasses products during 2024 to our potential global customers, using waveguides and components sourced from Vuzix.”
“This partnership agreement between Vuzix and Quanta represents an important step toward advancing the capabilities of AR smart glasses and their associated accessories as it aims to address the evolving needs of consumers and enterprises by delivering state-of-the-art technology that seamlessly integrates into everyday life,” said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. “We look forward to working with such a product manufacturer as Quanta.”