Mixed reality development

Mixed reality where work happens

Apps where digital holograms anchor to the real world and respond to gesture, gaze, and voice, so a worker sees the right information overlaid on the real task, hands free.

  • 30+ years on the market
  • Unity and Unreal experts
  • 4.8 on Clutch (46 reviews)
  • NDA, secure SDLC
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Trusted by enterprise teams worldwide
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GAP
Hopster
Magrabi Optical
RADWIN
Pixomondo
Totem Learning
Nanopixel
Digimation
What it is

What is mixed reality development?

In short

Mixed reality development is the engineering of apps where digital holograms anchor to the real world and respond to gesture, gaze, and voice, usually on a headset like HoloLens. Program-Ace builds it for hands-free enterprise work, measured against the outcome you set rather than the novelty.

Program-Ace builds hands-free MR for the enterprise, sitting between our AR and VR practice on headsets like HoloLens and Magic Leap.

What Program-Ace delivers

  • Hands-free workflows
    Information overlaid on the task, controlled by gaze and voice.
  • Stable spatial anchoring
    Holograms that stay locked to the real world, no drift.
  • Live data overlays
    Real-time data from your systems shown in context.
  • Headset engineering
    Built for HoloLens, Magic Leap, and enterprise MR devices.
  • Comfort for real shifts
    Designed for sessions long enough to do real work.
The challenge

Mixed reality challenges we solve

MR fails when a hologram drifts or the workflow gains nothing. We design for stable anchoring and a measurable workflow win.

Unclear interaction scenarios

Without a defined task and how a worker acts on it, MR becomes a tech demo nobody reaches for on the job.

Hard hardware integration

HoloLens and Magic Leap each have their own quirks, so smooth performance takes real device experience, not guesswork.

No measurable workflow gain

MR has to make a real task faster or safer; a hologram that looks impressive but changes nothing gets abandoned.

Anchoring and tracking drift

If holograms slide off the equipment they label, the guidance misleads, so stable spatial anchoring is non-negotiable.

Integration with live data

MR is only as useful as the data behind it, which means wiring the headset into your systems and digital twins.

Comfort and session length

A headset that tires a worker in twenty minutes will not survive a shift, so comfort and ergonomics are built in.
Capabilities

What we build with mixed reality

From remote assistance to digital-twin overlays, engineered for stable anchoring and real hands-free work.

01

MR training and simulation

Hands-on training where a worker practices on holographic equipment with gesture, gaze, and voice, before the real thing.

02

Remote assistance

See-what-I-see support that lets a remote expert guide a field technician through a repair without flying out.

03

Digital-twin overlays

A live digital twin laid over the real asset, so an operator sees readings and instructions on the equipment itself.

04

Engineering and design visualization

Examine a yet-to-be-built object at true scale, from assembly drawings to prototypes, before anything is manufactured.

05

MR product configurators

Let a buyer place and customize a product in their own space at full scale, then order exactly what they saw.

06

MR games and gamified work

Immersive MR games and gamified workflows that make a routine task more engaging and easier to learn.

Built Platform-Agnostic

Mixed reality on the headsets built for the enterprise

Build for HoloLens, Magic Leap, and enterprise MR hardware, connected to the live data the work depends on.

LMS integration ERP & operational data Analytics dashboards

HoloLens

Microsoft HoloLens 2 for enterprise MR.

Magic Leap

Magic Leap for spatial computing workflows.

Enterprise MR

Other enterprise mixed-reality hardware.
Solutions

Mixed reality solutions we build

Productized training solutions we deliver most often, each built to your procedures and standards.

Remote assistance

An expert guides an on-site worker hands-free.

Digital-twin overlays

Live twin data mapped onto real equipment.

MR training

Hands-on training with holographic guidance.

Design visualization

Review 3D designs at scale in the real space.

MR configurators

Configure and place products in the real world.

Virtual reality

Immersive VR experiences and training.
How we deliver

How we build your mixed reality solution

A structured, outcome-driven path from training goals to measurable results, refined over 900+ projects.

01

Workflow and interaction design

Find the hands-free task and the data that helps.
02

Spatial UX design

Design gaze, gesture, and voice interaction.
03

3D and hologram production

Build the holograms and overlays to scale.
04

Anchoring and tracking engineering

Lock content to the real world without drift.
05

Live data integration

Feed real-time data from your systems into view.
06

Development for the headset

Build for HoloLens, Magic Leap, or your device.
07

Testing on the floor

Validate stability, comfort, and workflow gain.
08

Rollout and iteration

Deploy and refine from real shift use.
Industries we support

Industries we serve with mixed reality

MR earns its place where a worker needs both hands and the right data in view at once.

Manufacturing Oil & gas Construction Healthcare Energy & utilities Logistics Telecom Military & defense
Technology & trust

Enterprise-grade engineering, security-first delivery

We build on the same real-time engines that power AAA games and industrial digital twins, backed by mature enterprise delivery, NDA-protected processes, and secure handling of your operational data.

Unity Unreal Engine OpenXR WebXR C# / C++ Cloud & DevOps Digital Twins
Security-first
NDA, secure SDLC, and protected data handling by default.
Enterprise delivery
Mature, documented processes with QA and clear ownership on every build.
Reviewed by an expert
Oleg Fonarov
Founder & CEO at Program-Ace

"The teams that see the biggest gains treat simulation as a measurement tool, not just a training one. When you can score real competency, you can prove readiness, and that changes the safety conversation entirely."

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Let's Talk

Talk to an MR expert

Tell us the hands-on task where the right data in view would help. We will map an MR workflow that measurably improves it, with no obligation.

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Response within 1 business day
NDA-protected discovery
Scoping & estimate included
900+ projects delivered since 1992
By the numbers

Program-Ace by the numbers

30+
Years on the market
900+
Projects delivered
150+
In-house experts
4.8
Clutch · 46 reviews
Proof in practice

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Testimonials

What our clients say

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Nick Dale
Nick Dale
Product Manager, Lampada Digital Solutions

The company has been happy with Program-Ace's work. End customers are pleased with the realism of the AR/VR environments that the team has created. They can also jump into a project with flexibility while coming up with alternative ideas for the business. Overall, the engagement has been a success.

Joseph Baroh
Joseph Baroh
Sr Manager of Comms, Programs, and Platforms, Gap Inc.

Program-Ace's capabilities across a broad range of development and design tools and cost-effective solutions for complex issues are impressive. The team took the time to understand our goals in a space that was unknown to them previously.

Greg Roach
Greg Roach
CTO & Head of Innovation, Spinview

The client is delighted with the results of Program-Ace's work and their problem-solving speed and skill. The team is highly collaborative and integrates well with the client's internal team. They use Jira for sprint planning and communicate effectively through Slack. Their expertise stands out.

Jochen Van Lysebettens
Jochen Van Lysebettens
Director of Interactive Division, Nanopixel

Program-Ace has provided the client with a level of flexibility to handle more and more projects. That the team aligns well with the client's vision and specialization ensures that they deliver according to the client and their customer's requirements every time.

Manny Reif
Manny Reif
VP, RADWIN

The work has continued to meet expectations and passes testing standards. They're a fast, skilled team that comprehends the project's goals and adapts to meet them. Their ability to excel in a scrum environment and deliver quality work makes them a valuable asset.

Luke Farrer
Luke Farrer
CEO, Lost Eagle Studios

Program-Ace delivered high-quality work that met expectations. They were communicative and flexible throughout, and their team's skills and professionalism stood out. A reliable partner for complex real-time 3D work.

Nick Dale
Nick Dale
Product Manager, Lampada Digital Solutions

The company has been happy with Program-Ace's work. End customers are pleased with the realism of the AR/VR environments that the team has created. They can also jump into a project with flexibility while coming up with alternative ideas for the business. Overall, the engagement has been a success.

Joseph Baroh
Joseph Baroh
Sr Manager of Comms, Programs, and Platforms, Gap Inc.

Program-Ace's capabilities across a broad range of development and design tools and cost-effective solutions for complex issues are impressive. The team took the time to understand our goals in a space that was unknown to them previously.

Greg Roach
Greg Roach
CTO & Head of Innovation, Spinview

The client is delighted with the results of Program-Ace's work and their problem-solving speed and skill. The team is highly collaborative and integrates well with the client's internal team. They use Jira for sprint planning and communicate effectively through Slack. Their expertise stands out.

Jochen Van Lysebettens
Jochen Van Lysebettens
Director of Interactive Division, Nanopixel

Program-Ace has provided the client with a level of flexibility to handle more and more projects. That the team aligns well with the client's vision and specialization ensures that they deliver according to the client and their customer's requirements every time.

Manny Reif
Manny Reif
VP, RADWIN

The work has continued to meet expectations and passes testing standards. They're a fast, skilled team that comprehends the project's goals and adapts to meet them. Their ability to excel in a scrum environment and deliver quality work makes them a valuable asset.

Luke Farrer
Luke Farrer
CEO, Lost Eagle Studios

Program-Ace delivered high-quality work that met expectations. They were communicative and flexible throughout, and their team's skills and professionalism stood out. A reliable partner for complex real-time 3D work.

Nick Dale
Nick Dale
Product Manager, Lampada Digital Solutions

The company has been happy with Program-Ace's work. End customers are pleased with the realism of the AR/VR environments that the team has created. They can also jump into a project with flexibility while coming up with alternative ideas for the business. Overall, the engagement has been a success.

Joseph Baroh
Joseph Baroh
Sr Manager of Comms, Programs, and Platforms, Gap Inc.

Program-Ace's capabilities across a broad range of development and design tools and cost-effective solutions for complex issues are impressive. The team took the time to understand our goals in a space that was unknown to them previously.

Greg Roach
Greg Roach
CTO & Head of Innovation, Spinview

The client is delighted with the results of Program-Ace's work and their problem-solving speed and skill. The team is highly collaborative and integrates well with the client's internal team. They use Jira for sprint planning and communicate effectively through Slack. Their expertise stands out.

Jochen Van Lysebettens
Jochen Van Lysebettens
Director of Interactive Division, Nanopixel

Program-Ace has provided the client with a level of flexibility to handle more and more projects. That the team aligns well with the client's vision and specialization ensures that they deliver according to the client and their customer's requirements every time.

Manny Reif
Manny Reif
VP, RADWIN

The work has continued to meet expectations and passes testing standards. They're a fast, skilled team that comprehends the project's goals and adapts to meet them. Their ability to excel in a scrum environment and deliver quality work makes them a valuable asset.

Luke Farrer
Luke Farrer
CEO, Lost Eagle Studios

Program-Ace delivered high-quality work that met expectations. They were communicative and flexible throughout, and their team's skills and professionalism stood out. A reliable partner for complex real-time 3D work.

Business value

Outcomes you can measure

Every simulation is instrumented, so training stops being a cost center and starts producing data your leadership can act on.

Faster field work

The right data in view cuts time on complex tasks.

Fewer errors

Guidance on the real task reduces mistakes.

Expert reach

One expert guides many sites remotely.

Less downtime

Faster diagnosis and repair on equipment.
When to use it

A tablet or manual vs mixed reality

MR is the right fit when a worker needs both hands free and information locked onto the real task, not on a screen they must look away to.

Consideration
Tablet or manual
Mixed reality
Hands
Occupied holding a device
Free to do the work
Attention
Look away to the screen
Data locked onto the task
Guidance
Static text and images
Live overlay on the real object
Remote help
A phone call
An expert seeing what you see
Data
Out of context
In place, in real time
Errors
Easy to misread a step
Guided, in-context steps
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How we work

What works best for your project?

Full-cycle development

We run your project from planning through development and deployment with a dedicated team. Best when you need a complete solution, predictable communication, and clear ownership of the result.

Team augmentation

Our specialists join your team to add training and simulation engineering capacity. Best when you need specific expertise or extra hands without disrupting your current workflows.

Awards & recognition

Recognized by leading industry authorities

Independent ratings and award bodies rank Program-Ace among the top VR/AR, AI, and custom software development companies worldwide.

Forbes Technology Council – Official Member 2026
Top AR/VR Development Company Cyprus – Clutch 2026
Clutch Global – Fall 2023
IAOP – The Global Outsourcing 100
Top Augmented Reality App Developers – TopDevelopers
TechBehemoths 2025 Winner – Custom Software Development, Cyprus
International Virtual Reality Healthcare Association – IVRHA
Top IT Consulting Company – AppFutura
Top Mobile App Development Company – GoodFirms
Trusted on TechBehemoths
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FAQ

Mixed reality development: FAQ

Mixed reality blends the two: unlike AR, the holograms understand the room and hold their place; unlike VR, you still see and move through the real world. That is what makes it work for hands-on tasks, where a worker needs digital guidance anchored to the real equipment in front of them.

It is useful when it makes a real task faster or safer, like guiding a repair hands-free. A hologram with no workflow behind it gets abandoned, which is why we start from the task, not the headset.

HoloLens is the enterprise standard and where most of our MR work runs, while Magic Leap is lighter and suits field and clinical use; we support it through our Magic Leap partnership. We build through OpenXR so the app is ready for newer passthrough headsets too, and we help you pick based on the task and the environment.

Yes, we wire the MR app to your systems, IoT, and digital twins, so what a worker sees on the equipment reflects its live state, not a static model. That is the difference between a 3D viewer and a real operational tool.

Yes, see-what-I-see remote assistance is one of the most common MR builds we ship. A remote expert sees the technician's view and drops holographic annotations onto the equipment, so a repair gets done right without flying anyone in.

The ones that put guidance in front of hands-on workers:

  • hands-free training and simulation
  • remote expert assistance
  • digital-twin overlays on real equipment
  • engineering and design visualization
  • MR product configurators

Each is built to a measurable task, not a showcase.

Comfort is engineered, not assumed. We design short, focused interactions, keep the holograms light, and test on real workers, so the headset survives a real shift instead of being set aside after twenty minutes.

Both depend on the use case, the 3D content, the headsets, and how deep the data integration goes, so a single hands-free guide and a connected facility-wide system sit far apart. Program-Ace has delivered 900+ projects since 1992, so we scope quickly; we work fixed-price for a defined scope or time-and-material for evolving work, with a clear estimate during NDA-protected discovery. MR draws on our AI and computer vision expertise.

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