Nuclear power. Rail. Construction. Oil & gas. Aviation. Healthcare. Renewable energy. Defence. Maritime. First responders. What do they have in common? They are all safety-critical sectors requiring highly skilled personnel.
An augmented reality (AR) environment is being tested as a training tool for sailors and marines who must train and remain proficient at sea. The tactically reconfigurable artificial combat enhanced reality (TRACER) system consists of a virtual reality (VR) headset, a backpack processor, a simulated weapon designed to deliver...
RSi's Epic-Dome visual display system for TRU Simulation + Training's T-6 aircraft operational flight trainer has completed factory acceptance at TRU's headquarters in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The Epic-Dome visual display system features a 10-foot radius direct projection dome display system with a 270° by 80° field of view.
Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc. and its subsidiary Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc. has been the successful bidder on the End-to-End Learning Services contract for Maritime Warfare and Seamanship training and development for the Department of National Defence. The contract is valued at $6.7 million over two years, with options...
MS&T would like to recognize the 2018 Industry Award Winners one final time before the 2019 Winners are announced in mid-September. This week, we highlight the achievements of Immersive Display Solutions Inc. (IDSI), the 2018 Small Business of the Year Award Winner. Halldale Group Publisher & CEO, Andy Smith...
SimiGon, Ltd. has been awarded a further strategic contract with the United States Air Force (USAF) to provide virtual reality (VR) systems for Columbus Air Force Base. Awarded as part of a USAF-wide, rapid innovation effort, the contract is also strategically significant for expanding SimiGon's work to Columbus, Mississippi,...
VT MAK, a company of ST Engineering North America has been awarded a Prototype Other Transaction Agreement worth US$95m from the US Army to meet demands for next generation collective training. Working through the Training and Readiness Accelerator (TREX), VT MAK will develop and deliver the Training Simulation Software...
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic demonstrated nine exploratory technologies during the 21st Century Combined Arms Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) East July 9-20 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps worked to provide a platform for more than 35 government agencies,...
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) and Leonardo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of reinforcing synergies and strengthening activities in support of the national leader in the aerospace sector and its supply chain. The MoU was signed by Fabrizio Palermo, CDP’s CEO, and Alessandro Profumo,...
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University plans to replace many of its existing aircraft with at least 60 new Cessna Skyhawks from Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, as well as four new Diamond DA42-VI aircraft from Diamond Aircraft Industries, school leadership. The fleet replenishment reflects Embry-Riddle’s continuous effort to advance...