What Six15 Technologies does

Six15 Technologies is a Henrietta, NY-based private company that designs and manufactures rugged head-up display (HUD) hardware for two distinct end markets: U.S. and allied defense — particularly Special Operations — and enterprise warehouse and field-service operations. The company holds 20+ patents covering both software and hardware layers of its HUD designs, with defense products including the Tac-Eye 2.0 (MIL-STD-810, AMOLED, light-secure), Tac-Eye HD, ARC4 Daylight Display (developed with Applied Research Associates), High-Definition Monocular Display (HDMD), and Rugged Mobile Monitor (RMM). Its enterprise portfolio centers on the ST1 Bluetooth HUD, which the company positions as the world's lightest industrial-grade HUD at 52 grams with Bluetooth 5, IP64/IP67 ratings, 8+ hours of battery life, and 24-48 hour plug-and-play integration with Ivanti Velocity, Infor WMS, and Inyxa EasyPick. A camera-equipped ST1-C variant supports remote field-service workflows in partnership with Help Lightning.

Six15 generates revenue through three streams: one-time hardware sales, a subscription-style Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) tier bundling device, integration, software updates, and consumables replacement, and field-service professional services. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with a multi-tier channel including systems integrators (AbeTech, Peak Technologies, Decision Point), VARs (BCI, Unitech, TRG), and platform partners (Ivanti, Infor, Inyxa, Rufus Labs, OmniQ), supplemented by a co-development relationship with Zebra Technologies that produced the HD4000 (2,500 units shipped 2019-2021) and a 2016 $1M development contract. Customer outcomes reported in case studies — 10-30% pick-rate gains, 90% training-time reduction, and 4-5 month payback at customers including Mile Hi Foods, Palmer Food Services, Ingram Content Group, DHL, and Geis Logistics — are the company's primary marketing currency, reinforced by free 45-60 day pilot programs.

Operationally, Six15 is a small company (11-50 employees, no parent or institutional investor publicly disclosed) with a single Henrietta headquarters, EU regulatory compliance posture (RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Declaration of Conformity) supporting international sales, and leadership of CEO Rich Ryan, VP of Business Development James Donnelly, and Marketing Director Colleen Emaus. Revenue, headcount trend, and book-to-bill metrics are not publicly disclosed, leaving external visibility on current scale and velocity limited.

Name

Six15 Technologies

Legal name

Six15 Technologies

Website

https://six-15.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Six15 Technologies designs rugged head-up displays for U.S. Special Operations and enterprise warehouse operations, selling the ST1 Bluetooth HUD plus MIL-STD-810 defense products through direct sales, a Hardware-as-a-Service subscription, and a partner channel spanning Ivanti, Infor, and systems integrators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wearable Head-Up Displays

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Wearable Computers (Industrial Smart Glasses/Wrist/Arm-Mount) (HDACALAH)

Keywords

• Wearable head-up displays
• Industrial augmented reality
• Vision picking solutions
• Tactical display systems
• Hands-free warehouse displays

Headquarters

HQ city

Henrietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Direct sale of head-up display devices including ST1 Bluetooth HUD, ST1-C, defense products (Tac-Eye series), and accessories. One-time capital purchase model with 1-year warranty.
2. Hardware as a Service (HaaS): Subscription-style offering where customers pay for devices and services on an ongoing basis. Includes integration services, periodic software updates, annual replenishment of consumables, and damaged unit replacement coverage.
3. Remote Assistance / Field Service: ST1-C based field service solution enabling remote expert guidance with See-What-I-See capabilities, AR annotations, and real-time video streaming for reduced service costs and improved first-time fix rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Six15 Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells wearable head-up display (HUD) hardware and supporting software for two main markets: enterprise (warehouse vision picking and field service remote assistance) and defense (tactical and special operations situational awareness). Flagship products include the ST1 Bluetooth HUD and ST1-C camera-enabled variant for industrial use, plus the Tac-Eye 2.0, Tac-Eye HD, ARC4 Daylight Display, HDMD, and RMM for military applications. The company also offers vision picking software, integration services, and a Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) subscription model.

Product overview

Six15 Technologies offers head-up displays (HUDs) for both enterprise and defense markets. The core enterprise product is the ST1 Bluetooth HUD family, which includes the standard ST1 for vision picking in warehouse/logistics environments, and the ST1-C variant with integrated camera for field service remote assistance. The defense product line includes the Tac-Eye 2.0, Tac-Eye HD, ARC4 Daylight Display, High-Definition Monocular Display (HDMD), and Rugged Mobile Monitor (RMM) - all ruggedized displays built to MIL-STD-810 standards for military and special operations use. The ST1 products deliver 10-30% productivity gains in picking operations with 48-hour integration time. With over 20 patents in software and hardware, the company leverages proprietary technology for performance, reliability, and quality across its product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ST1 Bluetooth Head-Up Display (HUD) The world's lightest industrial-grade head-up display at 52g, featuring a full-color OLED display (640x400 pixels), Bluetooth 5 connectivity, IP64 dust/water resistance, and 8+ hours battery life. Designed for hands-free warehouse picking and enterprise workflows.
• ST1 Bluetooth Vision Picking Solution A vision picking solution that displays pick instructions (location, item, quantity) directly in the user's field of view, eliminating the need to look down at handheld devices. Achieves 10–30% efficiency gains with minimal training required.
• ST1-C HUD (Field Service) A variant of the ST1 with integrated 5MP camera, 9-axis IMU sensor, and microphone for remote expert assistance. Enables field technicians to receive real-time AR guidance from remote experts. IP67 rated, compatible with Android 5.0+ and Windows 11.
• Tac-Eye 2.0 A rugged, light-secure head-mounted display built to MIL-STD-810 standards. Features AMOLED 800x600 display, 30° diagonal FOV, 51g head-borne weight, and compatibility with EO-IR imagers, thermal weapon sights, and camera systems. Mounts to eye protection, Ops-Core rails, or PALS-MOLLE gear.
• Tac-Eye HD Head-worn high-contrast OLED display designed for displaying content from EO-IR imagers, visible camera systems, thermal weapon sights, and other sensors. Built to MIL-STD-810 ruggedization standards.
• ARC4 Daylight Display Head-worn AR display that integrates with the ARC4 Recon module from Applied Research Associates (ARA) to display time-critical geospatial information. Features monochrome green OLED (800x600 pixels), 44° diagonal FOV, and less than 0.5W power consumption.
• High-Definition Monocular Display (HDMD) A rugged wearable display for specialized environments providing light-secure view of high contrast, high resolution imagery from various sensors and radios. Features full color OLED 1280x1024 resolution, 30° FOV, MIL-STD-810 rugged, 232g weight.
• Rugged Mobile Monitor (RMM) A wearable, low SWaP direct view display for non-standard environments. Features 5" high-brightness TFT LCD (640x480), MIL-STD-810G ruggedization, 357g weight, accepts NTSC/RS-170/PAL video inputs from sensor feeds.
• ST1 Charging Dock A rugged 4-bay charging dock for the ST1 HUD. Supports shift-based operations with cable-free charging; each unit reaches full charge from 0% in under six hours.
• ST1 Mounting Frames Customizable mounting options for the ST1 HUD including Safety Frame, Head-Strap, Open Frame, and Over Rx Frame options to suit various operational requirements.
• Hardware as a Service (HaaS) Subscription-style offering where customers pay for devices and services on an ongoing basis. Includes integration services, periodic software updates, annual replenishment of consumables, and damaged unit replacement coverage.
• Remote Assistance / Field Service Solution ST1-C based field service solution enabling remote expert guidance with See-What-I-See capabilities, AR annotations, and real-time video streaming for reduced service costs and improved first-time fix rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-30% efficiency gains in warehouse picking operations
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and standard.

• Zebra TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Strategic partnership for development of Zebra HD4000 glasses. $1M development contract in 2016 to evaluate industrial HUD human factors with Zebra Technologies. Initial delivery of 2,500 units in 2019-2021. Six15 technology integrated into Zebra's enterprise wearable portfolio.
• Applied Research Associates (ARA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partnership for ARC4 Daylight Display. Six15 developed the AR display that integrates with ARA's ARC4 Recon module to display time-critical geospatial information. High-contrast OLED display provides sharp daytime AR imaging with less than 0.5W power.
• IvanticoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for plug-and-play integration with Ivanti Velocity terminal emulation and web browser. ST1 Bluetooth HUD pairs directly with Ivanti Velocity environments without middleware changes. 24-48 hour integration time. Joint marketing and customer referrals.
• InforkeyTechnology or IntegrationPlatform integration partnership for compatibility with Infor WMS. Enables vision picking workflows within Infor warehouse management environment.
• InyxakeyTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Inyxa EasyPick mobile and web-based warehouse solution. ST1 Bluetooth HUD compatible with EasyPick for hands-free picking.
• AbeTechkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorU.S. market-leading systems integrator providing tailored data capture solutions for manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Resells and deploys Six15 HUD products.
• Peak TechnologieskeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor35+ year enterprise mobility and managed services provider for supply chain optimization. End-to-end solutions including Six15 HUD deployment.
• Decision PointkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnterprise mobility and technical support provider. Helps drive measurable improvements in operations with Six15 product deployment.
• BCI (Barcode Integrators)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBarcode and RFID solutions provider for businesses. Resells and integrates Six15 products in warehouse and distribution environments.
• Rufus LabskeyTechnology or IntegrationWorkHero connected operator platform provider. Partnership for rugged wearable technology integration in supply chain operations.
• Help LightningkeyTechnology or IntegrationRemote visual assistance software provider with 70,000+ users across 80+ countries. Integration for See-What-I-See remote assistance use cases.
• UnitechstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoftware and hardware system integration services provider. Resells and integrates Six15 products.
• TRG (The Resource Group)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDevice agnostic managed endpoint solutions provider for enterprise organizations. Deployment partner for Six15 products.
• OmniQstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAI-powered computer vision and image processing solutions provider for supply chain management. Integration partner for Six15 technology.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vuzix: Vuzix is a leading supplier of industrial smart glasses and AR wearables for enterprise and defense markets. Directly competes with Six15's ST1 and Tac-Eye lines in warehouse picking, field service, and military applications.
• RealWear: RealWear makes ruggedized head-mounted tablets and smart glasses for industrial workers in field service, inspection, and warehouse operations. Competes directly with Six15's ST1-C field service variant in remote assistance use cases.
• Epson (Moverio): Epson's Moverio line is a well-known industrial and prosumer smart glasses platform used in warehousing, drone piloting, and field service. Competes with Six15 in the binocular industrial HUD category.
• Picavi: Picavi is a German smart glasses provider specializing in vision picking for warehouses and intralogistics. Directly competes with Six15's ST1 vision picking solution in the same end market, with overlapping customer use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Zebra Technologies: Zebra is a global enterprise mobility leader that partnered with Six15 to develop the HD4000 smart glasses. Broader incumbent with full enterprise wearable, scanning, and RFID portfolio; both partner and partial competitor depending on integration choices.
• Microsoft (HoloLens): Microsoft HoloLens is a mixed reality platform targeting enterprise, industrial training, and defense applications. Broader incumbent with deeper software stack (Azure, Dynamics) overlapping with Six15's enterprise and field service use cases.
• Google (Glass Enterprise): Google Glass Enterprise Edition targets hands-free industrial workflows including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. Broad incumbent with significant software ecosystem that overlaps with Six15's warehouse and field service offerings.

Emerging players

• ThirdEye Gen: ThirdEye Gen produces mixed reality smart glasses for enterprise, field service, and defense applications. Smaller emerging player with overlapping product positioning in remote assistance and AR HUDs.
• Magic Leap: Magic Leap is an AR/mixed reality hardware company pivoting toward enterprise applications after pivoting away from consumer markets. Partial overlap with Six15 in industrial and defense AR use cases.

Others

• Applied Research Associates (ARA): ARA is Six15's co-development partner on the ARC4 Daylight Display for defense AR. Adjacent ecosystem participant providing sensor and reconnaissance modules that integrate with Six15's HUD displays.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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