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Himax and Vuzix to Introduce a Lightweight Prescription-Ready Optical Reference Design for AR Glasses at CES 2026
TAINAN, Taiwan and ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) (“Himax”), a leading supplier and fabless
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[{"type":"text","content":"TAINAN, Taiwan and ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) (“Himax”), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, and Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), (\"Vuzix\"), a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, today announced a new optical reference design for AR glasses. The design combines Himax’s ultra-compact HX7319FL color sequential Front-lit LCoS microdisplay with Vuzix’ high-efficiency waveguide technology to enable lightweight AR glasses that support prescription lenses, while achieving standardized and scalable manufacturing readiness across both the optical module and mechanical design. The reference design, to be showcased at the CES 2026, delivers a wide range of ODM flexibility, supporting configurations from a 30° field of view (FOV) to over 1000 nits of brightness in a compact and power-efficient architecture. Himax’s HX7319FL LCoS microdisplay integrates a resolution of 720 × 720 LCoS display into a projector module measuring just 0.34 c.c. and weighing 0.79 grams, enabling sleek, lightweight designs suitable for all-day wear. Vuzix’ push-pull prescription-ready waveguide supports high-index glass options, an ultra-thin 0.35 mm plate architecture, and scalable NIL manufacturing in both glass and plastic. Together, the solution provides OEMs and eyewear makers with a production-ready optical platform that balances performance, form factor, power efficiency, and cost, accelerating commercialization across consumer and enterprise AR markets. “This reference design reflects our focus on delivering practical, manufacturable AR optics that can scale beyond prototypes,” said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. “By combining our prescription-ready waveguide technology with Himax’s ultra-compact LCoS, we are enabling OEMs and eyewear partners to bring truly wearable AR glasses to market.” “Himax continues to advance ultra-small, low-power LCoS microdisplay for wearable applications,” said Hsien Chang Tsai, Vice President of Himax. “Working with Vuzix allows us to demonstrate how the HX7319FL can be integrated into a complete optical solution that meets the performance and manufacturability requirements of next-generation AR eyewear.” Himax and Vuzix booth at...