EssilorLuxottica and Applied Materials Join Forces to Advance Augmented Reality Optics Platforms for Next-Generation Smart Glasses

EssilorLuxottica and Applied Materials announced a long-term joint development agreement to accelerate commercialization of next-generation intelligent optical systems for augmented reality and AI-powered smart eyewear. The collaboration combines EssilorLuxottica's expertise in lenses and smart eyewear with Applied Materials' capabilities in materials engineering and waveguide technologies to develop lightweight, high-performance optical platforms for scalable AR experiences.