AI Eyewear Goes Lightweight: Titanium Shifts from Watches to Smart Wearables, Boosting Demand

Published: May 28, 2026 15:41

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[SMM Titanium Express] With AI eyewear weights compressed to 35-49 grams by Huawei, Xiaomi and others, titanium alloys are shifting from high-end watches to become standard structural components for smart wearables. Smart eyewear was included in China's trade-in subsidy program for the first time in 2026, with annual shipments expected to exceed 4.915 million units, creating rigid demand for lightweight titanium. The titanium industry is pivoting from smelting and purification to precision manufacturing, with high-precision titanium wire, ultra-thin titanium sheets and 3D printed structural parts becoming key competitive areas.

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