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[Exclusive Interview] Vuzix: Three Decades of Optical Expertise Driving the Next Wave of AR Glasses

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:05:52 +0800

Founded in 1997, Vuzix brings nearly 30 years of optical design expertise to the industry. Vuzix strategically leverages its U.S. manufacturing footprint, maintaining both R&D and manufacturing of waveguides in Rochester, New York. A pivotal turning point arrived in 2010 through a collaboration with Nokia scientists and engineers, which granted Vuzix early access to foundational waveguide patents, equipment, and processes well before the era of HoloLens. Backed by over 500 patents and an ISO 9001-certified facility, Vuzix continues to strengthen its position as a glob...

[Exclusive Interview] Zhejiang Crystal-Optech Cracks the GWG Production Code to Fortify Its AR Optics Moat

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:48:31 +0800

As AI and wearables become increasingly integrated, coupled with an aggressive push from market leaders, global market intelligence firm TrendForce projects that global AR glasses shipments will hit a milestone of millions of units in 2026. As high-cost components at the system level, optical waveguides play a pivotal role in driving large-scale production and mass adoption across the AR glasses industry, with cost reductions and performance upgrades serving as primary growth engines. In a recent interview, TrendForce had the privilege to gain insights from Li Xiayun, Chai...

[Exclusive Interview] Edison Innovations' KSF Phosphor Technology Supports OEMs and LED Suppliers to Advance Automotive Display Quality

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:24:49 +0800

Edison Innovations, a subsidiary of Dominion Harbor Enterprises, is a global leader in managing and licensing major patent portfolios—most notably its breakthrough KSF narrowband phosphor technology, which has fundamentally transformed the display industry by enabling unprecedented color accuracy and energy efficiency across a licensing network of more than 35 partners worldwide. As market demand for enhanced display performance grows, brand manufacturers and LED suppliers are actively adopting high dynamic range (HDR), local dimming, and wide color gamut (WCG) soluti...

[Exclusive Interview] SIDTEK Builds a “8+12 inch” Production Moat to Capture Diverse AR/VR Opportunities

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:13:31 +0800

As artificial intelligence and wearables become increasingly integrated, coupled with a strong push from market leaders, global market intelligence firm TrendForce projects that global AR glasses shipments will reach a milestone of one million units in 2026. Microdisplays, as a cost-intensive key component in the system, are expected to drive the industry toward large-scale adoption through cost reductions and hardware upgrades. Meanwhile, near-eye display devices, including AR and VR glasses, have pushed the boundaries of their application scope, prompting end-market players t...

[Exclusive Interview] Silanna's 235nm Far UV-C LEDs Stop Viruses in Seconds

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:09:59 +0800

Silanna, established in 2006, develops far UV-C LEDs using MBE equipment and proprietary epitaxy technology. According to Prof. Gabriele Messina's research at the University of Siena, the company's far UV-C LEDs can effectively inactivate multiple H5N1 avian influenza virus strains within seconds. TrendForce was honored to conduct an exclusive interview with Jimmy Weng, the Director of Sales & Marketing from Silanna and Prof. Gabriele Messina from the University of Siena to discuss these impressive findings. Jimmy Weng, the Director of...

[Exclusive Interview] VIJO Goes All-In to Unlock the Potential of LEDoS Scenarios

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:45:55 +0800

Driven by the deeper integration of AI and wearables, along with a strong push from industry leaders, global market intelligence firm TrendForce projects global AR glasses shipments to reach a record one million units in 2026. Microdisplays, a key and relatively high-cost component in these devices, will play a critical role in propelling the industry toward scale and widespread adoption through cost reductions and performance upgrades. TrendForce recently had the opportunity to conduct an in-depth interview with Dr. Cheng Gong Wang, Founder of VIJO Optoelectronics Te...

[Exclusive Interview] Lumus: Unlocking Next Generation AR with Geometric Waveguides

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:44:13 +0800

Lumus is an augmented reality optics company that has been continuously developing its geometric (reflective) waveguide technology. Founded in 2000, apart from being the leading waveguide technology company for consumer AR, Lumus has over 17 years of experience developing products for the military, as well as collaborating on medical and industrial devices. The company holds 1,200 patents, including over 500 pending applications, and employs a team of 100 professionals, more than 70% of whom are scientists or engineers. TrendForce recently had the opportunity to interview Lumus&rsqu...

[Exclusive Interview] Tong Hsing: Optical Communications, HVDC, and Low Earth Orbit Satellite- A Glorious Start to the Future

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:35:49 +0800

Amid the AI data center expansion and computing arms race, NVIDIA, Google, and Meta have strategically secured production capacity from EML and CW-DFB LD suppliers. This move underscores the strategic importance of laser diodes in advancing optical communication technology while driving demand for high-power products with superior thermal capabilities. Tong Hsing Electronic, a world-renowned ceramic substrate supplier, has introduced multiple products for customers to explore use cases in the optical communications, high-voltage direct current (HVDC), and low Ea...

[Exclusive Interview] MEAN WELL Strengthens Its Market Leadership with a One-Stop DALI-2 Smart Lighting Ecosystem

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:46:45 +0800

Driven by global net-zero carbon emission targets and ESG policies, the smart building and energy-efficient lighting markets are experiencing rapid growth. This expansion is fueled by demands for improved energy efficiency, stricter regulatory requirements, and the growing need for digital management. According to the “Global Smart Building Market Size & Share” report by Fortune Business Insights, the size of the global smart building market is estimated at approximately USD 143 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 548.5 billion by 2032, refle...

[Exclusive Interview] AUO Advances Waveguide Products to Power AI Enablement

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:07:24 +0800

Established in 1996, AUO specializes in display panel R&D and production, boasting a long track record of technological expertise and innovation as a long-standing industry leader. Since the AI wave began in 2025, AUO has aggressively pursued a high-value-added product strategy focused on four main directions: AI product deployment and services, Micro LED optical communication (CPO), transparent antennas for low-orbit satellites, and optical waveguides for AR glasses. For waveguide development, instead of starting everything from scratch, AUO has strategically ...