Saphlux and Vuzix Collaborate to Advance AR Display and Glasses Solutions
SHENZHEN, CHINA & ROCHESTER, NY, September xx, 2025 – Saphlux, Inc. (“Saphlux”), a leader in quantum dot MicroLED displays, and Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI) ("Vuzix"), a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, today announced a strategic collaboration to deliver a high-performance optical solution, accelerating the adoption of next-generation AI/AR glasses.
The Saphlux–Vuzix collaboration will enable a new compact optical component design for next-generation AI/AR glasses.
Saphlux will supply its T1-0.13” mono-green MicroLED microdisplay, offering exceptional brightness, uniformity, and proven mass-production capability. Vuzix will incorporate this advanced display with its proprietary waveguides and system design expertise. Looking forward, the two companies plan to expand their collaboration to develop a full-color AR optical solution, speeding up the path to commercializing next-generation AI/AR smart glasses. As part of their collaboration, the two companies will also co-develop a reference design prototype by the end of the year, including both a dual-eye mono-green retrofit and a single-eye mono-green model.
“By working with Vuzix, we can demonstrate the full performance potential and commercial viability of our microdisplay solutions in market-ready AI/AR glasses,” said Dr. Chen Chen, CEO of Saphlux. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to enabling mass-market AR glasses by aligning with leading ecosystem partners.”
“Our collaboration with Saphlux further underscores the growing synergy between display technology and optical design, aiming to unlock practical AR device solutions that are ready for scale,” said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. “By combining our respective strengths, Saphlux and Vuzix will collectively advance the AR industry and expand real-world applications.”
About Saphlux Inc.
Saphlux is a global leader in quantum dot Micro-LED (QD-MLED) display solutions. Leveraging proprietary technologies, Saphlux is the first and only company that mass-produces QD MLED displays. The company's product lineup currently includes QD-COB and QD-COB Pro Series for commercial displays, as well as T-Series micro-displays for all-day wearable AR devices. By overcoming key technical challenges such as full-color integration and high-performance red emission, Saphlux is working with a wide range of partners to drive a revolution in display technology and enable the next generation of human-machine interaction platforms. The company operates globally in the US, China, and Japan.
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of AI-powered Smart Glasses, Waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, components and products for the enterprise, medical, defense and consumer markets. The Company’s products include head-mounted smart personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality, as well OEM waveguide optical components and display engines. Vuzix holds more than 450 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the fields of optics, head-mounted displays, and the augmented reality wearables field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2024 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in: Rochester, NY; and Kyoto and Okayama, Japan. For more information, visit the Vuzix website, X and Facebook pages.