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Fundamental Surgery Wins Award For VR Healthcare Of The Year

Fundamental Surgery has won an award for VR Healthcare Of The Year. The VR Awards are at the centre of recognition and celebration of outstanding achievement in virtual reality. Combined with year-round international initiatives, the VR Awards bring together a night of red carpet highlights, the celebration of excellence and access to influential names in immersive technology. VR Healthcare of the Year recognises projects that are changing the landscape of healthcare industries for good, awarding both B2B and B2C solutions that can demonstrate a clear impact and understanding of the market. The future of surgical training is changing and Fundamental Surgery is striving towards bettering patient outcomes.

By | 2019-12-11T19:37:58+00:00 December 6th, 2019|
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Vortex Studio Simulation Platform to Integrate with Unreal Engine

CM Labs Simulations, Inc. announced the upcoming release of a new integration—Vortex Studio for Unreal Engine—connecting Vortex Studio and Unreal Engine. Available in December 2019, the free software integration developed by CM Labs will allow developers to publish and connect simulations built in Vortex Studio with an Unreal Engine workflow. This makes an interoperable toolkit for those integrators and design teams looking to develop simulations for applications; such as virtual prototyping, driver-in-the-loop testing, operator training, and simulation-based training of AI. “The integration with Vortex Studio connects the best of both worlds. It allows for a seamless integration of Vortex Studio’s high-fidelity simulation toolset and Unreal Engine,” said Sébastien Lozé, Industry Manager, Simulations at Epic Games. “CM Labs has provided a way for engineers and simulation experts to easily combine the tools needed to generate high-quality, high-fidelity machine system level simulations with operational scenarios built in Unreal Engine.” In particular, the Vortex Studio and Unreal Engine integration allows development teams to take full advantage of the rich visual and scenario development pipeline of Unreal Engine with a workflow that supports mechanical and systems engineers in order to: build and test vehicle and equipment in real time multi-body simulations; integrate hardware-in-the-loop, such [...]

By | 2019-12-06T15:13:54+00:00 December 6th, 2019|
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Antycip equips French Engineering school with virtual immersion room

VR integrator Antycip Simulation has helped deliver a virtual immersion room at l’École Supérieure des Arts et Métiers (Les Arts et Métiers). The French school trains more than 6,000 students each year, mostly engineers in the fields of industry, research, and socio-economics. Through training, 14 laboratories and partnership research, Les Arts et Métiers aims to be a major contributor to industrial innovation in France and Europe. BlueLemon, a free standing five-sided VR CAVE, is financed by European, governmental and regional funding. It is part of the LiV laboratory which brings together Arts et Métiers and French car manufacturer Renault. The content in the CAVE is retro projected thanks to five Christie 4K 25,000 lumen projectors, capable of displaying 1.2mm large pixels to best meet human visual resolution in normal conditions, as well as high contrast ratio in 3D. The system is equipped with a multiple field of view, allowing two users to work collaboratively and simultaneously in the device with dedicated points of view. A spatialised sound system completes the device and increases the immersive feeling. Three areas of research are developed in particular within this CAVE: virtual and augmented reality for the industry of the future, driving simulation, and [...]

By | 2019-12-12T22:06:31+00:00 December 5th, 2019|
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Dutch firm Damen to establish simulation laboratory

Dutch defence, shipbuilding and engineering company Damen will work with VSTEP Simulation to build a laboratory to explore simulation solutions in the maritime industry. All image credits: Damen The duo will develop software that will extend the capabilities of VSTEP’s existing NAUTIS Maritime Simulation platform into engineering applications and therefore open up new research and development possibilities for Damen’s many R&D programmes. The initial focus will be on ship design and engineering, where software will be developed that allows naval architects and engineers to first model potential changes in a design. They will then view them in virtual reality to see the impacts these would have on the vessel’s performance. "Business units across the group require ever more simulations to mitigate the risks inherent in designing and commissioning," said Marcel Cleijsen, team leader at Damen R&D. "Costs per simulated vessel are currently high due to dependency on suppliers, high tariffs and limited re-usability as ownership remains with suppliers. This project is an investment that will drastically lower the cost per simulation by standardising the interface between components and making the completed simulations re-usable for future purposes." Damen said it was well-known for its commitment to act upon industry [...]

By | 2019-12-12T22:08:59+00:00 December 5th, 2019|
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Charles River Develops System to Assess Cognitive Workload

Charles River Analytics Inc. recently worked with NASA to assess astronaut workload and performance during the testing and evaluation of new NASA systems. The company used the measurements from its CAPT PICARD system to determine how best to display health and status on the Orion space vehicle. Image credit: Charles River Analytics NASA is continually developing new technologies to improve astronaut effectiveness. These technologies risk overloading astronauts’ cognitive capacities, degrading performance. Charles River’s system for Cognitive Assessment and Prediction to Promote Individualized Capability Augmentation and Reduce Decrement (CAPT PICARD) supports testing and engineering, allowing engineers to quantitatively and continuously evaluate the cognitive demands of new tools and systems, as well as how they affect task performance. Conducting workload assessment during developmental testing of a new system means users can identify features and designs that result in high workloads early in the process when redesigns are more feasible and less costly. The R&D Charles River conducted under CAPT PICARD and other cognitive workload assessment projects can also measure the training effectiveness of realistic training simulations. Visitors of I/ITSEC can learn more about CAPT PICARD and the company’s related capabilities from Dec. 2-6 in Orlando, Florida at Booth #1239.

By | 2019-12-05T14:47:48+00:00 December 4th, 2019|
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Indian mining company BEML get new simulator

BEML, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment in India, has installed a TecknoSIM dumper simulator to train drivers and operators engaged in mining operations in Mysore. BEML simulator The simulator is equipped for training on two variants of the dump trucks : BH150E and BH2015E. The TecknoSIM Dump Truck simulator enables drivers and operators to train in environments and conditions faced in a real mine site without any safety risk. The three screen LED display with HD graphics provides an out of cabin view as seen from the actual equipment. The simulator environment replicates an open cast mine with necessary signs and markings. The mine site includes a workshop area, galleries, dump yard and shovel and loading area for a comprehensive training experience. The training program offered in the simulator covers major dumper aspects of mining operations. The BEML learners get an opportunity to practice hazardous situations that may occur on the mine site. The software simulates multiple environmental conditions like daylight conditions, adverse weather and low visibility. The simulator incorporates real sound and visual effects for situations that occur due to operator fault like accidents, tire burst, etc. A detailed performance evaluation report is generated at [...]

By | 2019-12-12T22:01:58+00:00 November 27th, 2019|
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Varjo expands re-seller network in Europe

Varjo Technologies has expanded its value-added re-seller network with Antycip Simulation, a European provider of virtual reality solutions, visual displays, simulation tools and engineering services. Picture courtesy of ©Lorne Campbell - Guzelian As part of the agreement, Antycip Simulation will provide Varjo HMDs to customers using its portfolio of professional VR and visual display solutions for training and simulation. “Antycip Simulation provides a complete solution of both physical and virtual elements for simulation customers, enabling a fully immersive training experience,” said John Burwell, Global Lead Simulation and Training at Varjo. In addition to Varjo’s recently announced VR-2 and VR-2 Pro virtual reality headsets, Antycip Simulation will also offer Varjo’s XR-1 Developer Edition, which makes it possible to mix virtual and real content for the first time ever, once it’s generally available. As a result, users are able to work on activities like design collaboration in the same room while also seeing other colleagues or collaborators. "With its revolutionary vision of what VR and XR will mean for enterprises, Varjo integrates with Antycip’s vision and passion to work with the world’s best technology providers to help address our customers’ challenges,” said Michel Pronier, CEO of Antycip Simulation. With Antycip [...]

By | 2019-11-27T16:07:46+00:00 November 27th, 2019|
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Chevron Shipping Upgrades Simulator Hub with VSTEP Simulation

Chevron will receive new NAUTIS Maritime Simulator upgrades as well as the opportunity to train with a Response Simulator in virtual reality (VR). As the shipping industry brings forth new challenges and demands, this latest deal will make Chevron well equipped and more capable to boost their crews’ training skills using the latest technological advancements. The new simulator upgrades are set to be delivered to Chevron’s facilities in San Ramon, United States, and Clydebank, Scotland, and includes turnkey solutions for NAUTIS Maritime Simulators. These setups give both the instructor and trainee the possibility to experience fully integrated training and include the latest NAUTIS console designs in the market. In addition to this, Chevron will also receive custom content, meaning that training will be done with an even higher degree of familiarization. Vessels will behave as they would in real-life scenarios, which is possible due to the integration of the hydrodynamics by MARIN into NAUTIS. Though there have been many steps taken in raising safety standards, the industry remains susceptible to risks. VSTEP Simulation's simulator solutions, which were developed in close collaboration with industry experts, align with Chevron’s safety training standards. The delivery will be made to Chevron’s Shipping division, which [...]

By | 2019-11-22T17:55:44+00:00 November 22nd, 2019|
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UL Launches OSHA-Authorized General Industry Outreach Training

UL, a global safety science company, in collaboration with Environmental Health & Safety Association for High Technology (SESHA), is releasing a General Industry 10-hour outreach training course, designed for the semiconductor and high-tech industries. The course provides businesses with critical guidance to understand pertinent risks, establish strong institutional knowledge, and optimize processes to build and maintain safer, healthier workplaces. Workers in these industries face unique workplace hazards, including the potential for exposure to pyrophoric, flammable, toxic and corrosive gases and liquids. Employee education and safety training to work with specialized chemicals, such as silane, arsine and Tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH), is uncommon and expensive to develop. This presents a significant occupational health and safety management challenge for businesses. "In these specialized industries, tools, equipment, processes and energy control precautions can be particularly complex," said Scott Barnard, managing director of UL PURE Learning. "We leveraged our online training course development leadership while working with SESHA content matter experts to develop targeted employee learning to address these higher-risk workplace hazards. The training we offer helps businesses to demonstrate their commitment to worker safety while building workplace excellence to manage overall enterprise risk." Workers in the geographic jurisdiction of the U.S. Occupational Safety and [...]

By | 2019-11-20T22:05:16+00:00 November 21st, 2019|
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Stiles Construction Earns SHARP Award for Safety Training

Stiles Construction has been working closely with the University of South Florida (USF), SafetyFlorida Consultation Program, for several years on multiple projects. Because of Stiles’ construction project success, USF SafetyFlorida encouraged the company to apply to participate in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). This program recognizes small business employers who have used OSHA On-Site Consultation Program services and operate exemplary safety and health programs. Acceptance of a worksite into SHARP from OSHA is an achievement of status that singles a company out among its business peers as a model for worksite safety and health. Stiles Construction upper management has placed great emphasis on safety by putting together an experienced and dedicated safety team. They strive for growth and the betterment of their safety culture – not only within the Stiles organization, but also among their subcontractors. Stiles remains proactive in working with their subcontractors to expand safety training and occupational hazard awareness to working personnel across all projects. They believe in empowering every employee to remain proactive in educating one another and having the ability to stop work at any time in the event that a potential hazard presents itself. During the [...]

By | 2019-11-20T21:51:09+00:00 November 20th, 2019|
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