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Vuzix Receives $10 Million First Tranche Investment from Quanta Computer
September 16, 2024 | PRNewswireEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of smart glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, is pleased to announce that it has completed the closing of the first investment tranche, for the sale of $10 million in common stock at $1.30 per share, under its previously announced September 3, 2024 purchase agreement with Quanta Computer Inc.
"Feedback thus far from both our investors and potential industry partners and customers since our prior September 3rd announcement has been very positive," said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. "Again, we look forward expanding our customer relationship and partnership with such a leading product manufacturer as Quanta, as well as ultimately realizing the significant new revenue potential for Vuzix with its waveguides for AI smart glasses in the upcoming years with both parties' successes."
The foregoing description of Quanta's investment is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2024.
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Advanced Electronics Packaging at APEX EXPO with Matt Kelly
04/20/2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPOThe first advanced electronics packaging conference at APEX EXPO 2026 was well-received this year with an engaged audience. Matt Kelly, CTO of the Global Electronics Association, says the expanded focus on component and system-level integration fosters unprecedented collaboration across the industry. Also new this year were the Design Pavilion and Technology Theater, which brought commercial value to technical discussions and highlighted the critical role of timely standards development in rapidly evolving sectors such as AI and automotive.
Volatile Metals Market Creates PCB Pricing Headache
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AGC's Advanced PCB Material Solutions
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