Vuzix to Participate in 7th Annual Augmented World Expo USA Event

Company will exhibit Vuzix wearable technology augmented and virtual reality solutions

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May 31, 2016, 05:51 ET

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), a leading supplier of Video Eyewear and Smart Glasses products in the consumer, enterprise, and entertainment markets, is pleased to announce that the Company will participate in the 7th annual Augmented World Expo (AWE) USA event to be held June 1-2, 2016 at the at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California. AWE is the world's largest conference and expo for professionals focused on Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Wearable Technology. It is produced by the non-profit organization AugmentedReality.Org.

Event: Augmented World Expo (AWE) USA
Location: The Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara
Date: June 1-2, 2016

Visitors to Vuzix Booth #413 will have an opportunity to see and demonstrate the Company's wearable technology products, including a look at the next generation Vuzix M300 Smart Glasses, scheduled to launch in Summer 2016.

"We are thrilled to attend AWE USA, the premier event for AR and VR," said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. "With AWE 2016 expected to attract a record 4,000 or more attendees from all around the globe, we are excited to be part of this event and have the opportunity to showcase the best augmented and virtual reality experiences for entertainment and Enterprise."

About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading supplier of Video Eyewear and Smart Glasses products in the consumer, enterprise and entertainment markets. The Company's products include personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and virtual and augmented reality. Vuzix holds 40 patents and 23 additional patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2014 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK and Tokyo, Japan.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer
Certain statements contained in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward looking statements contained in this release relate to, among other things, the Company's leadership in the Video Eyewear, VR and AR display industry. They are generally identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should" and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.

Media Inquiries:
Andrew Felix
Max Borges Agency for Vuzix
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305-374-4404 ext. 136
Website: www.vuzix.com
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Investor and Media Relations Contact:
Andrew Haag
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IRTH Communications
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Vuzix Corporation
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http://www.vuzix.com/contact/

Europe/UK:
https://www.vuzix.eu/contact/

Asia:
http://www.vuzix.jp/contact.html

SOURCE Vuzix Corporation