uvex and Solos Announce Partnership to Pioneer Smart Eyewear for the Health and Safety Industry

Two industry leaders partner to debut AI-powered safety eyewear at A+A 2025, merging uvex safety Group Germanys certified protection with Solos’ smart technology to redefine workplace safety and performance.

uvex safety group Germany, one of the global leaders in professional safety eyewear and personal protective equipment, and Solos, a leading innovator in the world’s most advanced smart glasses, today announced a strategic collaboration to bring smart technology to the Health and Safety market. 

The partnership combines uvex’s decades of expertise in ergonomic, safety-certified eyewear with Solos’ pioneering advancements in AI, camera, and voice-interaction technologies. Together, the two companies are exploring the next generation of intelligent eyewear solutions designed to enhance worker safety, communication, and productivity across industrial and professional environments.

“Working alongside uvex, we’re reimagining what professional safety eyewear can do,” said Kenneth Fan, co-founder of Solos. “By merging their world-class protection and design with our AI technology, we’re creating intelligent eyewear that supports workers on the ground, keeping them safer, more efficient, and better connected.”

Demonstrating the Future of Workplace Safety at the A+A 2025 Exhibition

The collaboration will make its public debut at the A+A Exhibition in Düsseldorf, taking place November 4–7, 2025. Recognized as the world’s leading trade fair for safety, security, and health at work, A+A brings together global innovators, manufacturers, and industry leaders shaping the future of workplace protection.

At A+A, uvex safety group Germany and Solos will present a live demonstration showcasing how AI-powered smartglasses can enhance real-world performance in industrial and professional environments. The demonstration will highlight how intelligent eyewear can support communication, training and situational awareness, offering a glimpse into next generation of smart technology for occupational safety.

“This partnership represents a natural evolution for uvex as we look toward the future of safety technology,” said Dr. Thomas Fröhlich, Director Strategic Innovation Solutions at uvex safety Group Germany. “Together with Solos, we’re laying the groundwork for smart eyewear that empowers workers and sets new standards for protection and performance.”
 

Through this collaboration, Solos and uvex are combining their complementary strengths to redefine what professional safety eyewear can do. uvex’s longstanding expertise in safety standards, ergonomic design, and advanced materials pairs seamlessly with Solos’ open smartglasses platform, which integrates AI-driven interaction, directional audio, and camera-based intelligence.

Together, the companies are developing early prototypes and mapping a shared roadmap for future integration in professional safety environments. Their goal is to enable the seamless adoption of intelligent eyewear that enhances situational awareness, improves communication, and delivers real-time information access, all without compromising comfort or safety standards.
 

About Solos
Solos is developing the world's most advanced smart glasses technology with a human-first approach. Born out of Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ:KOPN) with MIT engineers, Solos combines industry-leading wearable electronics with the comfort and style of traditional eyewear. With an IP portfolio of over 100 patents and patent applications, the 4x CES Innovation Award-winning AirGo™ technology is redefining how people interact with the world. For more information, visit www.solosglasses.com.

About the uvex group 
The uvex group unites four companies under one roof: the uvex safety group, the uvex sports group (uvex sports and ALPINA), the Filtral group (Filtral and Primetta) and Protecting People GmbH for the B2C business. The uvex group is represented by 49 subsidiaries in 22 countries and produces out of conviction with a focus on Germany. uvex is a global partner of international top-class sport as a supplier to countless top athletes. The guiding principle of protecting people is both a mission and an obligation. To this end, the uvex group develops, produces and distributes products and services for the safety and protection of people at work, during sports or leisure.

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