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Varjo Launches New Headsets for Every Workplace

Varjo Unveils New Products for Every Workplace

December 1, 2020

Varjo launched its next generation human-eye resolution XR/VR headsets – the XR-3 and VR-3.

Offering More Than Radiological-Nuclear Response Training

November 20, 2020

The Nevada National Security Site Counterterrorism Operations Support team is expanding its training program capabilities with other federal agencies.

Funding Boost for First Responder Innovation

November 10, 2020

The Scottish Government has provided funding to MIME Technologies to help deliver technology that supports non-medical professionals during first response situations.

Significant Workforce Reskilling Vital

November 4, 2020

The research released by the World Economic Forum indicates that what used to be considered the “future of work” has already arrived.

Revolutionising Safety Training

October 7, 2020

Response Simulator, VSTEP Simulation’s virtual safety training solution has teamed up with LION EMEA, a provider of physical fire training tools in a strategic partnership.

Partnering for Pediatric VR Training

September 15, 2020

Health Scholars and the American Academy of Pediatrics, have entered a partnership to co-develop virtual reality training applications to equip first responders with skills vital to assess and treat pediatric medical emergencies.

Return to Work for Safety Critical Occupations

August 18, 2020

Andy Smith

Halldale CEO Andy Smith relaunches the new monthly SCT e-newsletter by discussing the coronavirus' effect on the safety critical workforce and how it will change the training industry.

IAEA Conducts First Arabic-Language Training Course for First Responders in Radiological Emergencies

July 29, 2020

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has held its first-ever emergency preparedness and response (EPR) training course in Arabic for personnel in Qatar tasked to be responders in case of a nuclear or radiological emergency.

Vuzix to Integrate with Verizon for AR EMS Solution

July 22, 2020

Vuzix Corporation, a supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, has been selected by Verizon to co-develop a 5G-enabled Smart Glasses EMS solution for first responders and public safety.

MedCognition to Debut Trauma-Focused Simulation Modules

July 20, 2020

MedCognition, a Texas-based company providing augmented reality medical education training, has released a series of trauma-focused medical simulation modules for PerSim(R), its augmented reality (AR) medical simulation system.

WATS 2021 - Call for Papers Closing Soon

The Call for Papers for WATS 2021 will close on 22 January 2021, be sure to submit your presentation abstracts before the deadline.

Air Astana – An Effective ‘Just Culture’

The astonishing events recounted in the incident involving a post-major servicing ferry flight of an Air Astana Embraer 190 aircraft are worthy of huge admiration. The follow up by Air Astana after the close call is equally impressive. Chris Long reports.