Prepar3D for professional use is now offered at $199.00. The Lockheed Martin Prepar3D Developer Network Program will remain the same. For a subscription fee of $9.95 per month, developers receive two copies of Prepar3D to develop and integrate new applications into the Prepar3D ecosystem. Details.
Global financial jitters mean the 2012 ITEC exhibition and conference might be “slightly smaller” than last year’s event, but those economic concerns also mean military simulation and training are more vital than ever, organizers say.
“The internationally acknowledged need for a cost-efficient way to train soldiers to the highest standard has led to an increasing emphasis on the importance of military simulation and training,” said ITEC spokeswoman Georgia Langdon.
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Huntsville, Alabama (March 20, 2012) – Keynote Speaker Rear Admiral Fred Lewis, USN Retired, will headline the AlaSim International 2012 Modeling and Simulation Conference & Exhibition, which will be held May 1-3, 2012, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. With this announcement, pre-registration is encouraged with low rates available through April 20 – www.AlaSim.org.
CM Labs just released the version 5.1 of Vortex. Vortex has never been as easy to use.
News features and improvements include Vortex Editor, native configuration file from Presagis Vega Prime 5 and Vortex VHL Interface. Details are here.
Vancouver, Canada – March 14, 2012 — NGRAIN®, the leading provider of interactive 3D simulation software and solutions for maintenance training and support, today announced that the Canadian Forces School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (CFSEME) has achieved significant Return on Investment (ROI) for the 5KW Power Generator Virtual Task Trainer™ (VTT™) that NGRAIN delivered to the School in February 2011.
JobDescription - Diamond Visionics is a leading developer of real-time visualization software utilizing modern computer graphics technigues for simulation and training. We are looking for Software Graphics Engineers who have a desire to work on developing advanced visualization solutions using C++ and OpenGL and the GLSL shading language.
L-3 DPA successfully integrates Replic8 into its enterprise-level courseware development system
Orlando, FL (March 8, 2012) – The DiSTI Corporation, a leading developer of interactive 3D software and customized training solutions, announced today that L-3 D.P. Associates (L-3 DPA) has successfully integrated Replic8 content into its enterprise-level courseware development system, known as C3. In adding Replic8 to its C3 Editor tool, L-3 DPA has broadened its training capabilities by expanding the spectrum of supported assets to include high-fidelity 3D interactive materials.
The Swedish company Division By Zero with the immersive product jDome has signed a global reseller contract with Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim). Primarily BISim work in the military training and simulation area but they are steadily breaking through into other areas where thorough training is imperative to ensure protection and safety.
The cooperation enables customers all over the globe to set up a truly immersive training station in less than 10 minutes.
RTI is currently looking for a full-time software engineer with experience developing desktop applications and programming libraries in C++ for Windows and Linux.
LINKÖPING, SWEDEN, February 29, 2012 — Remograph, providers of products and services for the computer graphics, visual simulation and 3D modeling markets, today announced the release of Remo 3D v2.2. Remo 3D is an effective tool for creating and modifying 3D models intended for realtime visualization. The primary file format is OpenFlight®. Remo 3D is currently available for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000 and Linux.
Rui Wang (Beijing Geo-Vision Technology Co., Ltd.,) and Xuelei Qian (Tsinghua University) announce OpenSceneGraph 3 Cookbook. Book ($40) and eBook ($22) expected March 2012.
SAN DIEGO, California – February 14, 2012 — Cubic Defense Applications, Inc., a defense systems business of Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB), has received a new contract valued at more than $11 million. Cubic and its principal subcontractor, DRS Training and Control Systems LLC, a unit of DRS Defense Solutions LLC, will provide the P5 Tactical Combat Training System (P5TCTS) to the Royal Australian Air Force for use in training F/A-18F Super Hornet crews.
Huntsville, Alabama (February 13, 2012) – The AEgis Technologies Group was awarded the MH-47/MH- 60 Combat Mission Simulator Legacy Upgrade Effort (LUE) contract to upgrade two combat mission simulators at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The Army estimates the contract to be worth up to $31 million.
Pittsburgh, PA – TerraSim is pleased to announce the release of Xtract Version 2. Xtract is a TerraSim Source Data Preparation product that extracts valuable geospatial source data from legacy simulation runtime databases. This completely updated release is based on a 64-bit native reimplementation, allowing Xtract 2 to process significantly larger area legacy databases as well as the most complex terrain content.
SimSTAFF has multiple high priority openings in Dallas, Texas currently. These positions are in the domain of systems/software/architecture for flight training systems. We have multiple positions ranging from Sr. to Principal level engineer. This is a high pace and dynamic work environment that utilizes and leverages cutting edge technologies. Please visit link for a complete listing of openings.
PDF3D®toolkit includes advanced multi‐platform OpenSceneGraph integration for technical publishing.
London, UK, February 15, 2012 – The PDF3D® software development toolkit from Visual Technology Services includes multi‐platform integration for OpenSceneGraph 3.x applications. Systems using interactive high performance OpenSceneGraph‐based applications can integrate PDF3D (www.pdf3d.com), capturing live models to interactive 3D PDF documents. Sharing and distributing interactive documents improves collaboration, communication and effectiveness of distributed teams. These documents let anyone with the free Adobe® Reader easily rotate, pan, zoom, select parts, review annotations, and play back animation without access to the originating application.
Montreal, Canada- February 7, 2012 – Presagis™, a leading provider of commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation, and embedded graphics solutions, today announced the appointment of Jean-Michel Brière as Vice-President of Sales, Marketing, & Client Services. Mr. Brière’s responsibilities will include management of global sales for the Company, in addition to overseeing worldwide marketing, alliances, and the Presagis customer experience.
ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Concurrent Real-Time (NASDAQ: CCUR), a leading provider of real-time Linux® solutions for mission-critical applications, today announced that Hyundai Rotem, a worldwide leader in ground weapon systems, has deployed 176 ImaGen™ visual servers powered by the RedHawk™ Linux real-time operating system. The ImaGen servers will be used in the Phase I deployment of image generators for the K-Series Tank Platoon Simulator Program. The full deployment is expected to include approximately 350 ImaGen servers over one year.
DiSTI will showcase its latest advancements in visual interface software, interactive 3D lesson creation, and virtual maintenance training solutions at Asia’s largest aerospace and defense event.
Orlando, FL (January 31, 2012) ‐ The DiSTI Corporation, a software development and simulation training company, will showcase advanced technologies at the 2012 Singapore Air Show. DiSTI will demonstrate its latest virtual maintenance training solutions for a wide range of aircraft, including the F/A‐18 Super Hornet, F‐15E Strike Eagle, AH‐64D Apache, and CH‐47D Chinook. These demonstrations highlight recent advancements in virtual maintenance training, which include the ability to train multiple students in a common networked training scenario and the deployment of virtual training content on mobile platforms, such as Apple iOS and Android‐based tablets.
Kongsberg Maritime’s cutting-edge Polaris Bridge Simulator has received new DNV approval for the product category Bridge Operation Simulator, which includes notifications for training on integrated bridge systems including integrated navigation systems.
Substantial simulator delivery with significant expansion options included
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO), acting on behalf of three naval training centres in Denmark, has chosen Kongsberg Maritime to supply sophisticated new bridge simulation facilities.
The contract, which was signed in Ballerup, Denmark on 14th December 2011, was awarded to Kongsberg Maritime as part of a public tender issued to support the Royal Danish Navy’s training capabilities through advanced simulation technology.
MASA will also launch PIVTS (Plans Independently Verified Through Simulation), an all new service offering designed to help emergency management professionals easily assess their disaster preparedness plans, using SWORD technology.
Montreal, Canada – January 18, 2012 – Presagis™, a leading provider of commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation, and embedded graphics solutions, today announced that the company has been contracted by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) to build a visual database based on the Common Database (CDB) specification.
The database will be used by Elbit Systems in its mission training center(MTC) for pilots of the Israel Air Force’s (IAF) F-16C/D and F-16I fighter aircraft. “Presagis will be providing Elbit Systems with a visual database based on the CDB specification to support F-16 pilot training in fast jet, low-altitude, and high resolution flight scenarios,” said Guillaume Hervé, President, Presagis.
Orlando, FL (January 27, 2012) – The DiSTI Corporation, a software development and simulation training company based in Orlando, FL, announces another year of growth and expansion for the company. In 2011, DiSTI increased its employee base by 24% compared to 2010 staffing levels, and an astounding 97% when compared to 2009 levels. Accompanying the growth in staff, DiSTI’s worldwide software product sales grew 11% and engineering services grew 10%. To accommodate this growth, DiSTI has relocated to a new 10,500 square foot facility on Corporate Boulevard near the University of Central Florida. The new facility represents a 46% increase in floor space for the expansion and future growth plans over the next three years.
Jan 12, 2012 – ASTi recently completed a full sound system update to meet FAA FAR Part 60 regulations on a Boeing Next-Generation 737 full flight simulator for a leading flight training services provider. The project’s aggressive schedule ensured the simulator attained Level D and Ready for Training (RFT) certification merely 8 weeks following ASTi’s receipt of the request for proposal. ASTi’s ability to meet such an ambitious deadline is testament to the responsiveness and adeptness of its engineering and production departments.
On November 28, 2011 a new Tactical Simulation Center (TSC) opened at the Air Training Center in Pardubice, Czech Republic.
The purpose of the center is to provide joint tactical training to air force pilots. VR Group a.s. developed and manufactured the simulation systems installed at the center. At the TSC, a group of 8 pilots and 2 ground-controlled interception (GCI) operators can conduct a training exercise at once or in smaller groups with other participants such as operators of computer generated forces, observers, and training instructors. The collective training is focused on the development of combat skills mainly in the area of beyond visual range (BVR) tactics. VR Group’s simulators enable the simulation of JAS-39 and L-159 aircraft, and generic supersonic aircraft in air-to-air operations. Plans are to add forward air controller simulation capabilities in May 2012 along with the ability to conduct simulated air-to-ground exercises.
Co-founder and CEO, Warren Katz, to Retire
Cambridge, Mass., January 12, 2012– VT MÄK (MÄK), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced the retirement of CEO and co-founder, Warren Katz, effective January 20. Katz founded MÄK in 1990 with John Morrison and has acted as COO and CEO during his twenty-one years with the company. Katz and the MÄK board of directors have selected Daniel J. Schimmel as the company’s new CEO. A smooth transition is expected, with no disruptions to operations as Schimmel and Katz have been working together to execute a transition plan over the past few months. Notwithstanding his retirement as a CEO, Katz will remain a consultant and advisor to the company.
The Armed Forces Academy of General Milan Rastislav Stefanik in Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovak Republic, purchased in June 2011 ten VR Group Reconfigurable Virtual Simulators (RVS) to conduct crisis management training.
