Applied is leveraging its leadership in materials engineering to provide the highest quality waveguides for augmented reality glasses SANTA CLARA, Calif. and SINGAPORE, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced a strategic collaboration with GlobalFoundries (GF) to establish a state-of-the-art waveguide fabrication facility at GF Singapore to accelerate the emerging photonics inflection driven by AI. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of photonics as a foundational technology fo...

Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a pioneering leader in application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays, has been awarded a transformative $15.4 million Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) through the U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) under the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program. This landmark award accelerates Kopin’s development of ultra-bright, full-color MicroLED displays optimized for ground soldier augmented reality (AR) applications, pos...

After nearly four years of bringing the best AR glasses to people worldwide, RayNeo continues to lead the AR smartglasses industry. It seems like nearly every week in 2025, new smartglasses are announced — from ambitious startups to global tech giants like Meta and Xiaomi. The competition is exciting, but most of these new devices fall into one of two categories: AI glasses without displays or HUD-style smartglasses with limited functionality. The RayNeo X3 Pro AR AI Smartglasses go far beyond both. Why RayNeo X3 Pro is Different The X...

MetaOptics Ltd, a leading-edge semiconductor optics company, has deployed its Direct Laser Writer system at Pin-Jye Nano Technologies Co., Ltd. in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The installation brings metalens prototyping and fabrication closer to the regionʼs semiconductor supply chain and marks an important step in MetaOpticsʼ global expansion. By building up local development capabilities, MetaOptics will help partners iterate faster and move from concept to product more efficiently. The Taoyuan site will also serve as a launchpad for scaling up production and collaboration....

EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-efficient lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces the 1x4 LED Back Light Panel – engineered to deliver uniform, glare-free illumination with exceptional luminous efficacy for excellent visual acuity. Featuring power-adjustable settings and a modern backlit design, the panel offers a blend of energy savings, durability, and professional aesthetics for commercial lighting needs. Ideal for schools, healthcare facilities and other commercial spaces, the 1x4 LED Back Lig...

International automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA introduces the distinctive ‘The Rising Sun’ rear lamp for Geely’s flagship AI-powered six-seat SUV, the Galaxy M9. This marks the first time FORVIA HELLA has incorporated a nearly 1.5-meter-long light curtain into a rear lamp, seamlessly integrating advanced lighting technology with China design aesthetics. The rear lamp, crafted by FORVIA HELLA’s local team in China, endows the new model with a unique visual signature. The Geely Galaxy M9 has been officially launche...

When fans and audiences head to Prospera Place for live events, they will be greeted by new technology from Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota. A new three-display centerhung system – one of the largest in the CHL – paired with a custom Daktronics control system and digital content from Daktronics Creative Services, brings events to life at the venue in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, in 2025. “The City of Kelowna has made several strategic investments to enhance Prospera Place, including the installation of a new,...

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, and TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology ("TCL CSOT"), a leading display panel manufacturer specializing in advanced display technologies, today announced a long-term partnership to jointly propel the integration of microLED displays and waveguide optics. This partnership aims to deliver integration-friendly, scalable, and cost-effective optical solutions for the smart glasses industry. Vuzix waveguides combine high transpare...

Itron, Inc., which is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, is entering a joint marketing agreement with Current Lighting Solutions – (Current), a provider of sustainable, advanced lighting, to deliver a combined smart lighting solution designed to maximize the safety, energy efficiency and operational benefits of enhanced luminaire technology. The combined offering brings together Itron’s best-in-class management and control technologies, as part of its CityEdge portfolio, with Current’s industry leading LED fixtures and lum...

Pimax today shared a major update on its Micro-OLED product line: the Dream Air SE, Dream Air, and Crystal Super Micro-OLED. First revealed earlier this year, these headsets are now approaching launch with finalized specifications, improved features, and confirmed availability. More importantly, they demonstrate Pimax’s unique ability to deliver two of the most advanced VR technologies, Micro-OLED displays and pancake optics, together in real, shipping products.

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technology, today announced that it has successfully achieved the milestones tied to its strategic investment agreement with Quanta Computer Inc. (TWSE: 2382.TW) ("Quanta"). As a result, Vuzix has received the third tranche of funding, bringing Quanta's total investment in the Company to $20 million, as provided for under its September 3, 2024 securities purchase agreement ("SPA") with Quanta. The release of this tranche and completion of the SPA funding...

JBD recently announced that their collaboration with RayNeo and Applied Materials, Inc. has achieved a substantial breakthrough in the display quality of full-color waveguide AR glasses. The results are first commercialized in the RayNeo X3 Pro, markedly elevating the visual performance of consumer-grade waveguide AR glasses. RayNeo X3 Pro For years, full-color waveguide AR glasses have faced persistent technical bottlenecks—color inaccuracies, luminance non-uniformity, and low image quality—that have severely constrained end-user experience and the ...

For over two decades, LEDMAN has been at the forefront of large-format LED display innovation. As the first A-share listed company in the LED display industry, we have consistently pushed the boundaries of technology and quality. Building on eight years of pioneering research and development in COB-based display solutions, LEDMAN has accumulated more than 100 cutting-edge patents worldwide. Our core proprietary COB Pixel Sharing Engine (PSE) technology, protected by foundational patents in key markets including China, the United States, Canada, G...

Saphlux, Inc., a leader in quantum dot MicroLED displays, and Vuzix® Corporation, 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. 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...

What if technology didn’t just support creativity, but became the canvas itself? In Hong Kong’s iconic West Kowloon Cultural District, that vision came to life through Tenka Taihei, a one-of-a-kind Art Tech x Music performance held at Freespace. At the heart of the experience was LG SIGNATURE OLED T, the world’s first wireless transparent OLED TV, transforming innovation into a living, breathing part of the show. Tenka Taihei, meaning “Peace Under Heaven,” evokes a sense of harmony, stability and hope for the future...

As the 122-year-old automaker invests billions throughout the enterprise to modernize, Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Farley announced at an internal event today that Ford World Headquarters operations will move to its state-of-the-art product development facility at 20901 Oakwood Blvd. in November 2025. The building anchors Ford’s refreshed Dearborn, MI campus, bringing cross-functional teams together to collaborate in practice and proximity. This ushers in a new way of working in the name of the next generation of automotive innovation. Key Building S...

Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses are designed to help you look up and stay present. With a quick glance at the in-lens display, you can check messages, preview photos, see translations, get help from Meta AI, and more — all without needing to pull out your phone. It’s technology that keeps you tuned in to the world around you, not distracted from it. This breakthrough category of AI glasses comes with a full-color, high-resolution display that’s there when you want it — and gone when you don’t. The display is placed off to the side, so it doesn&rsquo...

PPDS is excited to confirm its participation at NoVacancy Australia, and Philippine Vismin Hospitality Summit (both 17-18 September) with the latest innovations in its groundbreaking portfolio of hospitality display solutions, delivering unparalleled guest experiences – including in room entertainment – and maximising revenue opportunities for hoteliers. Part of an unrelenting commitment to supporting partners and customers in APA, and providing hoteliers with the industry’s most complete range of visual solutions – from guestrooms to gyms – l...

Recently, SAIC and Audi jointly unveiled the all-electric Audi E5 Sportback, which has quickly drawn wide attention from both the industry and consumers with its avant-garde design, balanced focus on intelligence and driving performance, and highly competitive pricing. A highlight of the new model is its next-generation immersive intelligent cockpit, which inherits Audi's classic MMI design concept and integrates Refond Optoelectronics' innovative Mini LED backlight solution. This technology enables the creation of the personalized "Audi Smart Island&qu...

OPROCESSOR INC, incorporated in Boston, Massachusetts in 2018 with research operations in Daejeon, South Korea, today announced a breakthrough in VCSEL-based Photonic Interposer technology that overcomes the GPU–HBM interconnect bottleneck for next-generation AI and high-performance computing systems. The pioneering work was published in Photonics (MDPI, August 29, 2025) and will be presented at the IEEE Photonics Conference 2025 in Singapore (November 12, 9:30, 2025). OPROCESSOR's innovation demonstrates, for the fi...

Orion Energy Systems, Inc. today announced an LED lighting, electrical infrastructure and EV charging engagement, representing revenue of up to $11 million, for a longtime government agency customer. The projects, which were secured through a Super energy service company (Super ESCO) partner, are expected to be completed over the next several fiscal quarters. Orion’s engagement includes installations and upgrades of electrical infrastructure, including exterior LED lighting and EV charging station solutions, for two U.S. facilities. This work may be followed...

Samsung Electronics America continues its multi-year partnership with the New York Mets by installing a major update to one of Citi Field’s most recognizable features: the stadium’s Coca-Cola sign overlooking right field. The upgraded Coca-Cola sign features 22,117 vibrant pixels capable of reaching 3,000 nits of brightness. It joins more than 1,300 LCD displays throughout the park, digital ribbon boards circling the seating bowl and the stadium’s crown jewel — its dual-sided, LED-powered centerfield scoreboard that spans 24,300 square feet. ...

Taiwan-based Lipro Vision is soon launching new AR glasses aimed towards outdoor athletes, based on a monochrome green microLED display engine. Lipro Vision's CEO, a triathlete himself, and a formed ITRI researcher, says that the new glasses address the needs of outdoor athletes - with a long battery life (over 10 hours) and high brightness (over 4,000 nits). Lipro developed its own optical engine which it calls Metalens, that combines a metalens array on top of a microLED display. The display is placed right in front of the eyes, and not projected from t...

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, today announced the launch of the CDEG3 Series an advanced lineup of secure, plug-and-play 4K commercial displays designed for high-security, mission-critical environments. Featuring unique OS-free architecture, the CDEG3 Series eliminates software vulnerabilities while delivering instant-on performance and 24/7 reliability. This innovative series provides organizations with a powerful solution to safeguard sensitive information across a range of settings, including enterprise offices, higher education in...

Signify, the world leader in lighting, today introduces four new products – the Signify SunStay Pro gen2 and SunStay Pro gen2 mini, Signify GreenVision Xceed Pro and Signify Actistar - highlighting the company's advances in solar and modular streetlighting as well as performance lighting for stadiums. The new introductions reflect Signify’s commitment to high-quality sustainable products, connected systems, and services engineered for optimal performance. With more professional lighting products to be introduced under the Signify brand in the coming year...

On September 3, Microsoft Research Cambridge in the UK announced that its team has successfully built a novel Analog Optical Computer (AOC) using Micro LED light sources, optical lenses, and a smartphone camera sensor. The research result was published in the latest issue of Nature and is expected to enable breakthroughs in financial settlement, medical imaging, and artificial intelligence. Unlike conventional digital computers that rely on binary logic, the AOC performs computation through optical physical processes, helping bypass some bottlenecks of digital co...

At this week’s IAA Mobility conference in Munich, NVIDIA Vice President of Automotive Ali Kani outlined how cloud-to-car AI platforms are bringing new levels of safety, intelligence and trust to the road. NVIDIA and its partners didn’t just show off cars at the conference — they showed off what cars are becoming: AI-defined machines, built as much in the data center as they are in the factory. Kani framed this shift during his IAA keynote today: vehicles are moving from being dependent on horsepower to compute power, from mechanical s...

Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, partnered with Circa Sports Kentucky to deliver a state-of-the-art video display in their sportsbook at The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs in Franklin. The sportsbook features an 80-foot-wide display, a 31-foot-wide odds board and two ticker displays for a 5,100-square-foot visual experience. Displays were installed over the winter months as the space is now open to visitors in Kentucky. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Daktronics, the world leader in dynamic sports & entertain...

According to Reuters, citing The Information, sources say Amazon is developing AR glasses for consumers, a move that would put the company in direct competition with Meta. The product is reportedly slated for release in late 2026 or early 2027, as the report indicates. The project would mark Amazon’s entry into the consumer AR-glasses market. However, Reuters notes that the company reportedly has already been developing specialized eyewear for its delivery workforce. According to The Information, citing sources, those delivery-focused glasses could debut as early a...

CHI Health Center Omaha, part of the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA) of Omaha, Nebraska, has selected Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, to design, manufacture and install 37 LED displays throughout the venue ahead of the 2025 fall sports seasons. The project includes a five-display centerhung configuration, the first to feature 2.5-millimeter pixel spacing on every display in the centerhung. The displays are operated by Show Control with Camino to deliver a memorable game-day experience. “At M...