Amanda

Amanda Towner writes news articles for the Halldale Group’s website as well as CAT and MST Magazines. She studied English and Creative Writing at Stetson University, where she became a Sullivan Scholar for her work. Her writing covers several topics including journalism and storytelling, and is featured in several publications.

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CM Labs Simulations Inc. announced that Oceaneering Inc., has successfully integrated Vortex Studio into its planning and prototyping workflows for offshore tools, which will reduce the company’s training times and increase mission readiness. With clients looking for a long-term partner to deliver safe and stable maintenance operations for multiple-years to...   9 July 2019
CM Labs Simulations Inc. announced that Oceaneering Inc., has successfully integrated Vortex Studio into its planning and prototyping workflows for offshore tools, which will reduce the company’s training times and increase mission readiness. With clients looking for a long-term partner to deliver safe and stable maintenance operations for multiple-years to...   9 July 2019
RealWear Inc. announced an $80-million Series B financing round. RealWear will use the funds, which are a combination of equity and debt, to continue market expansion and accelerate its platform development. RealWear teamed with JPMorgan Chase & Co. to architect an investment syndicate led by Teradyne Inc. (TER), and includes...   9 July 2019
Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc has signed its first long-term licence and co-development agreement for its AI software with an ultrasound equipment manufacturer. The Group’s range of AI-based software aims to boost scanning quality and to streamline sonographer workflow in medical ultrasound specialties, such as anaesthesiology, obstetrics, gynaecology, radiology and...   9 July 2019
A survey conducted by Nurses.co.uk has shown that an overwhelming majority of NHS nurses believe staff shortages are putting patient safety at risk. In fact, only 1 percent of the more than 550 respondents disagreed with the notion that patient safety is at risk. Furthermore, 95 percent of nurses...   9 July 2019
Charlie Yingling The UIC College of Nursing is partnering with Erie Family Health Centers to create a one-year, post-graduate fellowship program called AdvancingPractice. The program will equip newly graduated advanced practice registered nurses to lead healthcare improvements in underserved and rural communities. The four-year-long project is funded through a...   9 July 2019
Siemens Healthineers  and Mentice AB announced the collaboration to fully integrate Mentice's VIST Virtual Patient into the Artis icono angiography system from Siemens Healthineers. The VIST Virtual Patient thus becomes a fully integrated simulation solution for the angio-suite. The global partnership between the two companies will allow interventional radiologists,...   9 July 2019
The U.S. Air Force is reactivating the 65th Aggressor Squadron (AS) and moving 11 F-35A Lightning IIs to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, as part of a larger initiative to improve training for fifth generation fighter aircraft. The action came after Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, recommended...   9 July 2019
Frasca International Inc. has received several orders for its RTD ­– Reconfigurable Training Device – in recent months.  RTD customers include American Flyers (6 units), Metropolitan State University, Eagle Flight Center, Liberty University (4 units), Purdue University, CAE Global Academy (3 units), Hillsboro Aero Academy (2 units), Rainier Flight...   9 July 2019
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has passed the third and highest stage of an international safety-audit process. The safety designation, known as IS-BAO Stage III reflects that Embry-Riddle consistently goes above and beyond safety requirements set forth by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), said Bob Joyce, director of Aviation Safety...   9 July 2019