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Mixed Reality in Education Market to Grow by USD 0.33 million from 2024-2028, Driven by Growth in MR Classrooms and AI-Driven Market Transformation: Technavio Report

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NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Mixed Reality in Education Sector Market  size is estimated to grow by USD 0.33 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 66.18

%  during the forecast period.  Increase in number of MR classrooms is driving market growth, with a trend towards increase in number of technology partnerships  However, increase in number of substitutes  poses a challenge – Key market players include 3D4Medical Ltd., Acer Inc., Alchemy Ltd., Alphabet Inc., Avantis Systems Ltd., Avegant Corp., Eon Reality Inc., fotonVR, GIGXR Inc., HP Inc., HTC Corp., Lenovo Group Ltd., Magic Leap Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., Microsoft Corp., Nearpod Inc., Osterhout Design Group, RedboxVR Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sony Group Corp., Unimersiv, Veative Labs, VictoryXR Inc., Virtalis Holdings Ltd., and zSpace Inc..

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Forecast period

2024-2028

Base Year

2023

Historic Data

2018 – 2022

Segment Covered

Product (Hardware and Software), End-user (Higher education and K-12), and Geography (North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa)

Region Covered

North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa

Key companies profiled

3D4Medical Ltd., Acer Inc., Alchemy Ltd., Alphabet Inc., Avantis Systems Ltd., Avegant Corp., Eon Reality Inc., fotonVR, GIGXR Inc., HP Inc., HTC Corp., Lenovo Group Ltd., Magic Leap Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., Microsoft Corp., Nearpod Inc., Osterhout Design Group, RedboxVR Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sony Group Corp., Unimersiv, Veative Labs, VictoryXR Inc., Virtalis Holdings Ltd., and zSpace Inc.

Key Market Trends Fueling Growth

Mixed reality technology is gaining traction in the education sector, leading several vendors to form strategic partnerships. These collaborations enable schools and colleges to access affordable and user-friendly mixed reality hardware, software, and content, such as simulations and applications. Microsoft and Pearson, for example, are exploring mixed reality’s potential in education, with Pearson developing MR content for areas like online tutoring, nursing, and engineering using Microsoft HoloLens. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock is among the institutions participating in Pearson’s mixed reality pilot program. The rising number of technology partnerships and collaborations is expected to fuel the growth of the global mixed reality market in education during the forecast period. 

Mixed reality, the fusion of virtual and real worlds, is revolutionizing the education sector. IoT devices and MR technology are merging to create learning experiences. Silicon Valley leads product innovation with MR classrooms using headmounted displays, sensors, motion trackers, and haptic devices. Affordable HMDs and MR software are key to reaching a larger student population in various regions. Data security is crucial, especially for students with ADHD, as Bodyswaps and other MR applications gain popularity. Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances continue to shape this market. AR and VR are important, but mixed reality sets the new standard. Statistics show a growing trend towards MR in education, making it an exciting space for product differentiation and technological skill set development for teachers and students alike. 

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Market Challenges

The Mixed Reality (MR) market in education is experiencing growth but faces significant challenges. The high initial investment for implementing MR technology in schools and colleges, due to the cost of headsets and content development, limits its accessibility. MR’s enterprise-led nature also makes it less suitable for primary and secondary schools and some universities, as it requires extensive time for application and content creation. Furthermore, teachers need specialized training to develop and deliver MR content. The ambiguity surrounding MR’s educational use and students’ unfamiliarity with the technology also hinder its adoption. In contrast, affordable and accessible alternatives like Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are gaining popularity. Mobile VR technology, in particular, is the most accessible option, but its limited student interaction and fewer apps offer a less experience. Consequently, the increasing number of substitutes may hinder the growth of the global MR market in education during the forecast period.The Mixed Reality (MR) market in the Education Sector is experiencing rapid growth as new technologies merge the physical and digital worlds. However, challenges persist. The earliest adopters face a technological skill set gap among students and teachers. In various regions, affordability of MR hardware like headmounted displays, sensors, and motion trackers remains a concern. Product innovation and differentiation are key for companies, with Silicon Valley leading the charge. HMDs and MR software are essential, but data security is paramount. MR can benefit students with conditions like ADHD, and IoT devices can enhance learning. Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances are shaping the MR landscape. New technologies like Bodyswaps, Statistics, and haptic devices offer exciting possibilities. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are important, but MR is the future of education.

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Segment Overview 

This mixed reality in education sector market report extensively covers market segmentation by

Product 1.1 Hardware1.2 SoftwareEnd-user 2.1 Higher education2.2 K-12Geography 3.1 North America3.2 Europe3.3 APAC3.4 South America3.5 Middle East and Africa

1.1 Hardware-  The Mixed Reality (MR) market in the education sector is primarily driven by the hardware segment, which includes Head Mounted Displays (HMDs) and all-in-one computer systems. HMDs use special lenses and sensors to create a stereo image, enabling the user to perceive depth and a three-dimensional experience. Microsoft dominates this segment with its HoloLens, which allows users to see holographic images. However, its premium price limits access for students and educational institutions. To make MR technology more affordable, Microsoft, in collaboration with Acer, HP, and Dell, has launched new MR headsets. Lenovo, Asus, and other companies are also entering the market with their affordable MR headsets. ZSpace offers an end-to-end MR solution, including MR labs in schools and colleges. The competition in the hardware market is expected to intensify, with Avegant and other new players entering the fray during the forecast period. The hardware segment’s growth is attributed to the increasing popularity of MR labs in educational institutions. These labs provide students with collaborative learning experiences on a single MR platform. The frame rate and body motion detection are crucial factors in delivering an effective MR experience. The sensory data collected from motion sensors, gyroscopes, and accelerometers are used as inputs to the software. In conclusion, the hardware segment is expected to continue its growth in the MR market in the education sector due to the increasing demand for affordable MR headsets and the benefits of collaborative learning experiences.

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Research Analysis

Mixed reality (MR), the convergence of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), is revolutionizing education by providing learning experiences. MR integrates digital information into the real world, enhancing traditional classroom teaching. In drug administration education, MR enables students to interact with 3D models of molecules, improving understanding and retention. IoT devices and sensors in MR classrooms provide real-time data for analysis, enhancing the learning experience. Data security is paramount to protect student information. MR technologies cater to diverse student populations, with AR for hands-on learning and VR for simulations. New technologies and MR classrooms are being adopted in various regions, with hardware including motion trackers and headsets driving innovation. Teachers can leverage these tools to create engaging, interactive lessons, fostering a more effective learning environment.

Market Research Overview

Mixed reality (MR), the fusion of virtual and real worlds, is revolutionizing education by enhancing learning experiences. IoT devices, such as sensors and motion trackers, are integral to MR, providing and interactive environments. Data security is paramount in MR classrooms, ensuring student privacy. MR technologies, including AR and VR, cater to diverse learning needs, such as those with ADHD, through personalized experiences. Silicon Valley leads product innovation and differentiation, with new technologies emerging regularly. Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances shape the MR in education market. The technological skill set required for MR is expanding, necessitating collaboration between students, teachers, and industry. Early adoption of MR in various regions is growing, with hardware like affordable head-mounted displays (HMDs) and haptic devices driving adoption. MR software development is a key focus area, with ongoing advancements in MR applications for education.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

ProductHardwareSoftwareEnd-userHigher EducationK-12GeographyNorth AmericaEuropeAPACSouth AmericaMiddle East And Africa

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions.

With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio’s report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio’s comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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iMENA Restructures as Saudi CJSC and Announces First Tranche of Pre-IPO Capital Increase

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$135M Capital Raise, Comprised of Private Placement and In-Kind Contributions, Aims at Increasing iMENA’s Shareholding in Existing Businesses Company completes restructuring into a Saudi company, iMENA HoldingTransformation part of evolution into regional digital powerhouse.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — iMENA Group (“iMENA”), a regional leader in digital platforms in the MENA region, has raised $135 million from Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), FJ Labs, a global venture capital firm known for backing category-leading marketplace and network-effect platforms, and Saygin Yalcin, the founder and CEO of SellAnyCar, and a number of other leading Saudi investors.

The capital raise is compromised of a private placement and in-kind contributions and is the first tranche of a pre-IPO funding round. The new funding round will be used to increase iMENA’s shareholding in its three high-performing businesses: OpenSooq, SellAnyCar, and Jeeny; to drive vertical and geographic expansion; and to improve synergies across its platforms.

iMENA confirmed that it has now restructured into a Saudi Closed Joint Stock Company (CJSC) under the name of iMENA Holding. This transformation marks a major milestone in the company’s evolution into a regional digital powerhouse, ahead of a potential public listing. Furthermore Saygin Yalcin will also join iMENA’s Board of Directors and management committee to help drive strategic direction for the company.

Nasir Alsharif, Chairman of iMENA Holding said: “This transaction marks an important inflection point for iMENA in its journey to IPO-readiness by taking advantage of the great opportunities provided by the Kingdom’s Vision (2030) and in cooperation with the largest investment entities. We are shaping the future of the region’s digital economy as a platform of internet marketplaces driving innovation at pace and at scale. The high growth and profitability of our businesses, in sectors and markets within which we have high conviction, provides material value creation opportunities and an exciting pathway for us to accelerate forward.” 

A spokesperson at Sanabil Investments added: “We are excited to invest in iMENA Holding, a digital platform with proven scalability and profitability. Leveraging our own experience in internet marketplaces, we understand their unique strategy and are committed to bringing our expertise to support their growth and future IPO aspirations on the Saudi Exchange.”

Acting as financial advisor to iMENA Holding on the private placement, Hossam AlBasrawi, CEO of Al Rajhi Capital commented “Al Rajhi Capital is proud to support iMENA’s transformation and potential IPO journey. The group’s integrated model and strategic vision make it a standout in the region’s digital landscape”.

Closing of the capital raise remains subject to standard closing conditions and the approval of the authorities in Saudi Arabia.

iMENA Holding’s new Board of Directors will comprise the following regional leaders and sector veterans:

Nasir Alsharif, Chairman of iMENA, Board Member at AWJ Holding Company and Executive Chairman of Sackville CapitalKhaldoon Tabaza, Co-founder & Managing Director of iMENAAdey Salamin, Co-founder of iMENA and CEO of OpenSooqSaygin Yalcin, Founder & CEO of SellAnyCarMazin AlDawood, CEO of Osool & Bakheet InvestmentUsman Sikandar, Head of Investment Banking at Al Rajhi CapitalMarco Somalvico, Vice President M&A of E&

Sanabil Investments will also appoint a member to the Board of Directors of iMENA Holding in due course.

iMENA’s businesses, OpenSooq, SellAnyCar, and Jeeny, are regional leaders in horizontal and vertical marketplaces across the largest sectors in the region, including real estate, automotive, and mobility, with operations in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Oman, Kuwait, and the broader Middle East region. iMENA’s businesses are profitable and growing rapidly, with an average annual growth rate exceeding 55%. Almost 40% of the aggregate revenues of iMENA’s businesses come from Saudi Arabia, with another 40% from the UAE, making them iMENA’s two core strategic markets. iMENA’s businesses aim to serve as a compelling proxy for the digital economy in the Middle East and North Africa region, giving investors direct exposure to the region’s fastest-growing online sectors.

About iMENA Holding:

iMENA was founded in 2012, and has evolved into a regional internet champion, building and scaling high-growth internet businesses across the Middle East and North Africa region. The company was co-founded by Nasir Alsharif, Khaldoon Tabaza, and Adey Salamin,  joined as part of this restructuring by Saygin Yalcin, plan to leverage their expertise in technology and investment to continue building and operating digital marketplaces. Over the years, iMENA has launched, acquired, scaled, and successfully exited from a number of successful regional platforms, thereby becoming a strategic consolidator in the digital economy.

Nasir Alsharif, iMENA’s Chairman, is an experienced investor and builder of investment businesses across venture capital, technology and broader private markets, with current roles including Board Member at AWJ Holding Company and Executive Chairman of Sackville Capital.Khaldoon Tabaza, Managing Director of iMENA Holding and Chairman of Opensooq, is a pioneer in the region’s technology and venture capital ecosystem with more than 30 years of experience in building and investing in digital ventures across MENA, including founding the first venture-backed online business in the MENA region more than 25 years ago.Adey Salamin is a marketplace expert and the CEO of OpenSooq, known for scaling the platform into one of the region’s most visited websites and mobile applications. Adey has over 20 years of experience as a founder, operator, investor, and advisor of growth businesses.Saygin Yalcin is a serial entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of SellAnyCar, one of the most prominent digital automotive brands in the Middle East. Previously, he was Founder and CEO of Sukar.com and Vice President of Souq.com following a merger forming the Middle East’s largest E-commerce group that was later acquired by Amazon.

For more information on OpenSooq, please visit: www.opensooq.com

For more information on SellAnyCar, please visit: www.sellanycar.com

For more information on Jeeny, please visit: www.jeeny.me

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Earth Day 2025: Raytron’s Thermal Cameras Expose Hidden Climate Threats

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YANTAI, China, April 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Since the inaugural Earth Day in 1970, global environmental efforts have intensified, yet invisible threats—from melting glaciers to undetected gas leaks, smoldering wildfires to industrial emissions—continue to escalate and imperil our planet’s future. Under the 2025 theme “Cherish the Earth, Harmonious Coexistence Between Humanity and Nature”, Raytron, a key player in infrared thermal imaging innovation, deploys its advanced thermal imaging solutions to uncover hidden environmental risks through precise temperature diagnostics.

How Thermal Imaging Technology Safeguards the Planet:

Infrared thermal imaging solutions deliver non-contact, high-speed environmental diagnostics across vast areas, empowering proactive risk mitigation:

Gas Leak Detection

Infrared thermography detects leaks of methane, ethylene, and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) by visualizing their infrared absorption signatures, enabling rapid large-scale screening to identify and mitigate leakage sources early.

Water Pollution Monitoring

Thermal cameras enable rapid detection of aquatic temperature anomalies in rivers, lakes, and wetlands and by mapping surface thermal variations, precisely locate groundwater seepage and pollutant discharge sources to enable real-time ecological monitoring and support EU Water Framework Directive compliance.

Early Forest Fire Warning

Based on globally leading infrared detection technology and advanced high-definition infrared stitching algorithms, Raytron deploys the PC4 Series Dual-Spectrum PTZ Camera which is a medium-to-long-range observation and monitoring product that integrates infrared thermal imaging, an HD visible light camera, and an intelligent PTZ into one to support the functions of fire point detection, tripwire intrusion, and regional intrusion detection, enhancing target recognition accuracy during nighttime and adverse weather conditions.

Waste Management Safety

In landfills and treatment plants, infrared cameras can uncover subsurface combustion zones, issuing instant alerts to prevent fires and toxic emissions, safeguarding surrounding ecosystems and personnel.

Wildlife Conservation

Raytron’s thermal imaging system enables 24/7, non-intrusive wildlife monitoring unaffected by light or weather, supporting anti-poaching, conflict prevention, and ecological research for harmonious human-wildlife coexistence.

Raytron’s Sustainable Vision:

As the pioneer of launching the world’s first 6µm uncooled infrared thermal imaging detector, Raytron integrates ASICs, MEMS sensors, AI algorithms into scalable solutions for carbon-neutral energy optimization. Driven by the mission of “To create incremental value for customers with technological advancement”, Raytron equips governments, NGOs, and enterprises with foresight to preempt threats, and foster a cleaner, safer Earth for generations to come.

For Further Information:
Contact us for environment-friendly thermal imaging solutions:
Raytron Marketing Department
E-mail: sales@raytrontek.com
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Gansu Linxia Power Supply Company: Power empowerment local industry development

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LINXIA, China, April 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Ma Xiangwei and Huang Zhiqiang, employees of the Daban Power Supply Station of State Grid Gansu Linxia Power Supply Company, were operating drones to inspect the 10 kV Tangwang line. The drone buzzed, and the current data on the display screen was jumping in real time, witnessing the transformation of this “first village of apricot blossoms in Longshang”.

While ensuring the power supply, Ma Xiangwei and Huang Zhiqiang also assisted the customer in carefully inspecting the power supply line of the defrosting machine to ensure its normal operation. “After the power grid transformation, the power supply is stable and reliable, and our production is more confident!” “In the intelligent sorting workshop in Maxiang Village, Tangwang Town, the person in charge of the cooperative said.

In recent years, in order to fully support the local economic and social development, State Grid Linxia Power Supply Company has taken the transformation and upgrading of the power grid as the focus, injecting “electric power” into the local economy. As of now, State Grid Linxia Power Supply Company has built and renovated 24 kilometers of 35 kV lines and 29.88 kilometers of 10 kV lines for Tangwang Xinghua Industry, and added 6 distribution transformers. The power supply reliability has increased to 99.93%, effectively ensuring the local economic and social development electricity demand.

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