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Vuzix and Avegant Collaborate on Compact Binocular AR Glasses Reference Design
Vuzix and Avegant have introduced a new binocular smart glasses reference design built to improve wearability, performance, and reduce costs for AR device makers.
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ZOE Waveguide Breaks 70° Barrier, Unlocks Immersive AR Glasses at Scale
Lumus has unveiled three next-generation waveguides that expand its optical engine lineup for consumer augmented reality eyewear. Debuted at CES 2026, the announcement is headlined by the company’s first geometric waveguide to surpass a 70° field of view called Zoe.
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Magic Leap and Pegatron Partner to Manufacture AR Glasses Components
Magic Leap has entered a manufacturing agreement with Pegatron, a global electronics producer, to support the large-scale production of components for augmented reality glasses.
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Plastic Waveguide Innovation Drives Development of Everyday AR Glasses in Japan
Cellid Inc. has announced a joint development initiative with software company jig.jp and eyewear designer Boston Club to produce AR glasses optimized for daily wear. The product will incorporate Cellid’s proprietary plastic waveguides, the only mass-produced model in Japan.
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Cellid Unveils AR Glasses Reference Designs With Mass-Produced Plastic Waveguide
Cellid, a developer of waveguides and spatial technologies, has introduced two AR glasses reference designs. The wireless and lightweight designs demonstrate the company's latest waveguide and display systems, developed through a mix of internal R&D and partner collaboration.
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SCHOTT Achieves First Serial Production of Reflective Waveguides for AR Glasses
SCHOTT has announced it has achieved the first serial production of Geometric Reflective Waveguides. The company says it is the first to manufacture this optical component at commercial scale.
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Swave Photonics Secures €6M from Samsung and IAG to Advance Holographic Display Platform
Swave Photonics announced a follow-on investment of €6 million to its Series A round, bringing new capital from Samsung Ventures alongside existing backer IAG Capital Partners. The new funding follows a previous €27 million Series A raise in January 2025.
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Vuzix Gains $5M Investment Toward Waveguide Scale-Up
Vuzix announced receiving a $5 million investment from Quanta Computer, marking the second installment of a $20 million strategic funding agreement. The initial $10 million tranche was completed in September 2024 to support waveguide production and joint AR/AI smart glasses development.
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POSTECH and Samsung Team on Single-Layer Display for AR Glasses
A research team led by Seokil Moon and colleagues has unveiled a single-layer augmented reality waveguide display powered by achromatic metagratings, a major step toward slimmer, more ergonomic AR glasses.