ABI Research analysts will be attending Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona on March 2nd-March 5th to get a glimpse at the biggest innovations shaping the technology sector. In this blog, our analysts share their top expectations for the show, covering connectivity, Internet of Things (IoT), and digital security.
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According to ABI Research, the Augmented Reality (AR) hardware market size will grow by 64.8% Year-over-Year (YoY) in 2026, reaching US$9.7 billion in value. Rapid market expansion is expected throughout the remainder of the decade, with the AR market size approaching US$38 billion by 2030. This blog examines four key trends shaping the AR market in 1Q 2026 using our latest shipment and revenue forecasts. These trends highlight how AR user preferences are evolving, where market growth is accelerating, and which connectivity technologies are gaining momentum.
From tariff impacts on the supply chain to advanced satellite innovations, ABI Research’s latest whitepapers shed light on the transformative forces shaping the global technology landscape in 2025. This blog highlights 10 must-read publications this year, each offering unique insights and strategic guidance across manufacturing, connectivity, smart infrastructure, and more.
The technology landscape is evolving rapidly, with new innovations shaping industries and driving global digital transformation. In 2025, businesses and solution providers will need to adapt to new technology trends if they want to stay one step ahead.
Industrial machinery suppliers are faced with the tall task of pushing the innovation envelope, while keeping production costs at bay. Customers require machines that unlock new use cases, but at the same time don’t necessitate significant training time for employees. To strike this balance, suppliers should strongly consider the adoption of immersive engineering solutions powered by Extended Reality (XR) hardware. As ABI Research already pointed in a recent blog post, cloud-based XR platforms foster greater collaboration between engineering and design teams, reduce error rates, and accelerate the design review process.
Immersive engineering is a game-changer for industrial machinery suppliers as they aim to enhance quality and productivity, while reducing costs and their carbon footprint. Their customers, who cite machine performance improvements as a top priority, have increasingly required new tools and products as they tackle recent headwinds such as COVID-19, worker strikes, and safety recalls.
The year 2024 provided numerous technology trends shaping the future of nearly every industry. ABI Research analysts have been covering these developments for some time, and now it’s time to reflect upon our studies in our annual trends whitepaper. Before we dive into the list, here’s a statement from Stuart Carlaw, Chief Research Officer:
The aerospace industry is rapidly embracing Extended Reality (XR) to address its complex challenges and improve efficiency. XR, an umbrella term encompassing Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Virtual Reality (VR), is increasingly being used to enhance collaboration, design, and prototyping processes. With growing complexity in product development and increasing demand for efficiency, XR offers an immersive engineering solution that streamlines these workflows.
Extended Reality (XR) is transforming industries across the board, with annual shipments forecast to surpass 12 million by 2030. Aerospace manufacturing is a key sector where immersive solutions are making a striking difference. XR integration solves some of the aerospace industry's most pressing challenges, including design complexity, high iteration costs, and lengthy prototyping cycles. XR tools, such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), are being utilized by aircraft manufacturers to enhance collaboration, improve design accuracy, and reduce operational costs.
