Vuzix to showcase OEM and waveguide capabilities at Vision Expo West

LAS VEGAS - Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI), a supplier of smart glasses and augmented reality technologies with a market capitalization of $166 million, announced it will participate in Vision Expo West 2025 taking place September 17-20 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains a strong cash position, with liquid assets exceeding short-term obligations.

The Rochester, New York-based company plans to connect with eyewear industry leaders during the event to discuss potential collaborations. Despite a challenging year that saw its stock price decline 43% year-to-date, according to the company’s press release statement, Vuzix aims to showcase its experience in developing waveguide-enabled AR eyewear, which it has been shipping since 2018.

Vuzix representatives will be available to discuss integration of prescription lenses, private-label platforms, and alignment with lens surfacing workflows. The company indicated it is working on solutions that combine traditional eyewear with electronics technology.

Founded in 1997, Vuzix develops and manufactures smart glasses, waveguides, and augmented reality technologies for enterprise, medical, defense, and consumer markets. The company reports holding more than 450 patents and pending patents in optics, head-mounted displays, and augmented reality wearables.

Those interested in scheduling meetings with Vuzix during Vision Expo West can contact the company directly, according to the announcement.

In other recent news, Vuzix Corporation reported its Q2 2025 earnings, revealing a net loss of $0.10 per share, which was slightly better than the anticipated loss of $0.12 per share. Despite this, the company fell short of its revenue expectations, posting $1.3 million compared to the forecasted $1.54 million. In another development, Vuzix appointed Dr. Chris Parkinson as President of its Enterprise Solutions unit. Parkinson, who co-founded RealWear, will guide the company’s enterprise product portfolio and market strategy. As part of his employment agreement, he will receive an annual base salary of $360,000, participate in the company’s bonus plan, and be granted restricted stock awards and performance stock units. Additionally, Vuzix announced the appointment of Withum Smith+Brown as its new independent auditor following the merger of its previous auditor, Freed Maxick, with Withum. The company clarified that Freed Maxick’s reports for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 did not contain any adverse opinions, aside from a note about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These developments highlight significant changes and challenges Vuzix is addressing in its operations and leadership.

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