Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI) said it has signed an agreement with L3Harris Technologies to develop a customized waveguide-based optics engine intended to be used in headborne systems designed for military applications.
This initial development is part of a phased effort that will ultimately address a broad market for American and allied military personnel.
Under the terms of this new agreement, the customized waveguide-based engine prototypes Vuzix will develop and deliver in 2022 will offer a high brightness, high index waveguide design with a wide field-of-view (FOV) that will provide fighters with a lightweight, see-through display solution that will be clear and viewable under all types of field and battle conditions.
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Matthew Renzi, senior director of Engineering at L3Harris Integrated Vision Solutions, said in a statement, “L3Harris continues to engage with small business partners with our focus as an agile technology disruptor. The unique technologies Vuzix has developed are well matched for our defense applications and will enable expansion of our current product offerings.
"This phased development will enhance the daytime augmented reality capabilities of existing L3Harris products. Partnering with Vuzix ensures manufacturing of components critical to the growth and advancement of our technology remains firmly rooted in the United States," Renzi said.
Vuzix CEO Paul Travers said in a statement that his company is excited to enter into the agreement with L3Harris, as it represents a strong vote of confidence, and recognizes Vuzix’s leading position within the waveguide optics technology space.
"Additionally, the agreement continues to demonstrate how effectively Vuzix has been able to leverage our industry-leading smart glasses technologies that we have long had in development for the enterprise market," Travers said.
Vuzix is a leading supplier of smart glasses and augmented reality technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets. The company's products include personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays, and augmented reality.
L3Harris Technologies is a global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.
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