Bluedrop USA invites you to join them at I/ITSEC, booth 1180, where they be showcasing the seamless integration between their Multipurpose Gunnery Mission Trainer (MGMT) and Pilot Station.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience firsthand the high-fidelity realism and authenticity the mixed reality MGMT offers.
Interest in knowing more before the show? Visit their website at Multipurpose Gunnery Mission Trainer (MGMT) - Bluedrop Training and Simulation (bluedropusa.com)
We are thrilled to have John Dean Markunas help lead our community for Real Estate.
John Dean Markunas is a real estate industry blockchain and related innovation technology advisor, strategist and business development consultant. He is the Founder and Principal Consultant with Power of Chain Global Consultancy LLC.
Mr. Markunas’ work covers several distinct real estate sectors; property title insurance, transactional, cryptocurrency use, tokenization and land registry. His advisory work covers the implementation and use of NFTs, Digital Twins, VR, AR, XR and the Metaverse. He has been advising blockchain and real estate startups since 2017.
John is a prominent global public speaker on blockchain and related technology use in the real estate industry, author of many articles covering a variety of topics related to the revolution of real estate industry processes.
He has over 30 years’ experience in the commercial real estate industry and has lived and worked in Mexico and Brazil as a real estate industry consultant, broker and appraiser.
Mr. Markunas has a BS degree in Business Administration from Florida State University. He also holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of San Francisco, State of California.
John is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
ORLANDO, Fla. November 1, 2023 -- Inc. Magazine recognized Mass Virtual as an Inc. 5000 company for 2023. The Inc. 5000 list includes the fastest-growing private companies in the country. Industries recognize placement on Inc.’s list as acknowledgement of American companies that are among the most successful firms in the independent small business segment of our economy.
“This is an awesome milestone, and I’m incredibly proud of the hard work our team has done to receive this honor,” said John Brooks, Mass Virtual founder and CEO. “Developing the training that improves our warfighters’ edge to meet near-peer challenges is a serious business, and this recognition shows that we’re serious contenders in the modeling, simulation and training space. I look forward to continued growth to stay on this list in the future.”
Inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list for 2023 was determined by a company’s three-year growth from 2019 to 2022. Mass Virtual’s incredible 498% growth over that time placed it in the top 25% of the list.
In addition to its place on the Inc. 5000 list, Mass Virtual was also honored in June as one of Orlando Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work.” The OBJ’s award recognizes Central Florida businesses that provide enjoyable and meaningful work environments for employees. “Recognized continued growth while remaining one of the community’s best places to work is no accident,” said Mike Peeler, Mass Virtual’s Director of Communications. “This entire team is dedicated to delivering the best training solutions to our customers; we are proud of what we do and who we are.”
About Mass Virtual: As a leader in the extended reality community for more than a decade, Mass Virtual is redefining XR learning with true-to-life virtual experiences through its efficient, safe, and effective memorable XR solutions. Virtual Hangar™, designed and developed by Mass Virtual in partnership with the U.S. Air Force, is the Air Force’s enterprise training program used at more than 83 joint force locations worldwide that includes an ever-expanding collection of 40 aircraft and ground vehicle platforms.
In his weekly video VR/AR Bytes Podcast, Orlando Chapter President and VRARA COO John Cunningham provides short interviews with the movers and shakers in the VRARA industry who share their insights into how VR & AR is impacting their businesses. Watch his interview below with VRARA member Amy Peck, Founder and CEO of Endeavor XR as they discuss the question "have we reached the Tipping Point for XR".
ORLANDO, Fla. – Development studios have completed a project for the U.S. Marine Corps to create a virtual reality-based training solution for the USMC’s Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV).
The team of contractors led by VR Training, a Maryland company, joined forces with several Orlando firms – 302 Interactive, Theory Studios, A Square Games and Simulation, and Talon Simulations to deliver both hardware and software that made up the Wave Warrior Driver Training System (DTS).
The driver training system’s portable VR solution, aptly named Wave Warrior, is training the next generation of U.S. Marines using emerging technology, meeting the soldiers where they are comfortable: in a technology-driven environment that has the familiarity of the games that this generation of soldiers are accustomed to.
“Video games have evolved over the years and are now fundamental to the way we entertain, socialize, and learn” said Austin Pinzon, A Square Games and Simulations’ Chief Operating Officer. “Using gaming technologies, we can improve users’ concentration and retention by providing an engaging experience.”
“When you consider the age of recruits both today and throughout history, it has always been our youngest adults that make up the majority of our Warfighter’s personnel,” followed Bobby Torres, 302 Interactive’s Chief Relationship Officer. “Today, that means a generation of soldiers who have been immersed in video games and virtual reality since they were in early education. Many were given a headset early on and are now so comfortable with the devices that they prefer to learn there. That is why we, as a team, pitched the solution to the Corps.”
The project was enabled through the military’s Other Transaction Authority (OTA), a vehicle that has become more commonly adopted to allow the military the flexibility to work quickly and in a more agile way to protect the Warfighter.
“The foresight the military had by loosening restrictions in recent years of the OTA path to finding partners has been a real boost for small businesses looking to partner,” Torres said. “As a small business, it enabled us to find a team with the talent to build these solutions and bring them all together to expedite the project.”
Team members are showing off the Wave Warrior project in Orlando at the end of the month as a part of the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference at the Orange County Convention Center.
I/ITSEC brings together military leaders and private industry suppliers for a weeklong discussion on the future of the military and its training operations. The team that developed Wave Warrior are exhibiting at I/ITSEC and can be found at booth 3301. Closed door demonstrations may be available upon request at www.wavewarrior.training.
ABOUT 302 INTERACTIVE
Founded in 2014, 302 Interactive is an Orlando-based digital media company that brings together interactive design and emerging technologies to help people live playful lives. Their approach applies the principles of game design throughout the product development cycle to create experiences and solutions across areas in wellness, education, healthcare, marketing, and entertainment.
ABOUT A SQUARE GAMES AND SIMULATION
Based in Orlando, A Square creates immersive game and simulation experiences for entertainment and training. Using their experience with cutting-edge technology, their mission is to solve problems through technical solutions that don’t simply meet the needs but anticipate them. Their past works include first responder training, social augmented reality experiences, attraction design, and Metaverse products.
Press inquiries:
Robert “Bobby” Torres
(407)900-5967
bobby@302interactive.com
One of the hottest growth areas for XR and AI technology is in healthcare and the VR/AR Association (VRARA) and the University of Miami Frost Institute for Data Science & Computing are partnering to put on a 1 day conference and expo at the University of Miami campus on February 1, 2024.
Our keynote speaker for this conference is Dr. Robert Masson MD, world renowned surgeon and technology innovator who is also founder and CEO of eXeX, a medtech company that is transforming the surgical industry by leveraging XR and AI technology.
We would like to invite medical professionals, technologists and companies who have experience in deployment of XR and AI in healthcare who want to share that experience to apply to be a speaker.
Call for speakers closes on December 5th. Please email our COO John Cunningham if you are interested .
Mass Virtual invites you to join them at I/ITSEC 2023, Booth 2800, where they will be showcasing their innovative XR solutions that are reshaping military training.
Their proven, fielded technologies deliver immersive, engaging learning experiences that drive superior outcomes. Learn how Mass Virtual is pushing the boundaries of human performance.
The newly introduced Analytics feature in the VRdirect Studio enables detailed project analysis and tracking of KPIs.
In response to the increasing need for enhanced project insights and precise statistics, particularly for training and development purposes, we've considered customer feedback and are excited to unveil this new Analytics feature.
Gain comprehensive insights into your VR projects and improve them with data-driven decisions. Access accurate statistics regarding project completion, performance, and more.
With the new Analytics feature companies can monitor:
Sessions and Unique Users
Dwell time
Interactions (e.g. clicks, hover over, time event)
Exit Point
Devices & Location
Read our Analytics guide here and watch the YouTube video.
Schedule a meeting with us to learn how you can use the new Analytics feature in the VRdirect Studio!
The Virtual Worlds Museum team and media partners launch their crowdfunding campaign to fund an immersive space that bridges the past, present, and future of virtual worlds, emphasizing values like interoperability, ethics, and community building.
The campaign is live now and the digital museum will launch in 2024:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/virtual-worlds-museum-webxr-exhibit/x/1781915#/
Perks for the campaign include Tripp VR Meditation, Tribe XR DJ learning experiences, Metaverse books, VR games by 3lb, AWE passes, hosted virtual events, and 3D world exhibits that donors can curate (democratizing museum curation).
The Virtual Worlds Museum's mission is to enrich knowledge of immersive experiences globally and make digital archives accessible via web browser, hand-held devices, and VR.
The digital museum will achieve this by providing education and preserving the history of virtual worlds through dynamic mapping while promoting technological innovation and accessibility.
The Virtual Worlds Museum will serve as an XR hub in 2024 for cultural events, product launches, education, and tracking interoperability between platforms.
EXPLORE - PRESERVE - INSPIRE
We are thrilled to have Damon Shackelford help lead our Enterprise Committee and work together with our community to help define best practices, guidelines, and standards for this specific vertical. Join our weekly Online Meets, see schedule here.
Currently Damon is working with XR propositions at Eastman Chemical Company.
““I am both honored and excited to co-chair the VRARA Enterprise committee during this time in our industry’s history as we are experiencing the beginning of what can best be described as the “tipping point” for technology adoption in manufacturing.””
Join us for Best of Europe: XR, AI, Immersive Tech, our VRARA Europe Summit, a virtual event on March 21, 2024.
If interested to SPONSOR, please email info@thevrara.com
Our event will bring together key leaders and innovators in the immersive tech space in Europe, offering unique insights and perspectives on the latest developments in the industry. Join us for best and brightest in VR, AR, and other cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of the digital world.
Topics our event will cover include:
* VR/AR
* Immersive tech
* AI
* Metaverse
* Virtual spaces
* Training
* Immersive learning
* Immersive Collaboration
* XR & AI Convergence
* BCI
* HMI
* The future of XR devices
* Start-ups
* AI, XR and Ethics. EU digital legislation
Our past virtual events were very successful, including our VR/AR Global Summit with over 10,000 registrations!
Guest Post from VRARA member Liquid Avatar.
Introducing BEE MEE:
BEE MEE is a cutting-edge web platform that enables you to perform your favorite karaoke songs with a personal AI powered Avatar that will lip sync and mimic your facial gestures and head movements in real-time. You can create, watch, and share your karaoke performances with others, and the best part is, it’s completely FREE to join!
Why you should join us:
Easy to Use: BEE MEE is user friendly and is loads of fun.
Create: Unleash your inner performer and keep yourself anonymous if you want.
Accessibility: Use BEE MEE on your mobile device, tablet, or camera enabled computer.
Get Started in Three Simple Steps:
Click on your personal, exclusive invitation: https://beemee.buzz/register?invite=2907103616550e696a430a0.54668991
Before you begin your karaoke journey, we recommend watching our detailed tutorial video to learn how to create a BEE MEE performance: https://beemee.buzz/watch/how-to-create-a-bee-mee-performance_TbiIEBS3gE6Lmid.html
Open the Creator Studio Wizard in BEE MEE and begin crafting your karaoke videos. Your AI powered Avatar will lip sync and mimic your facial gestures and head movements in real-time, as you sing, delivering a unique and entertaining experience.
Exclusive Testing Site Access:
By using the invitation link, you will gain access to our testing site, where your experience will be absolutely free. This is a limited time opportunity, so don’t miss out on the chance to be among the very first to participate in our thrilling new platform.
Stay Connected:
If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me via email, phone at +14164094318, or WhatsApp.
Share Your Creations:
I’m excited to see what you’ll be creating with BEE MEE. After you’ve recorded a performance or two, please send me the links to your videos, as I can’t wait to enjoy your creativity.
Thank you for being a part of this thrilling journey with us. Prepare to elevate your karaoke experience to new heights with BEE MEE.
*When you create your first video, you’ll be prompted to create an Avatar with Ready Player Me which can be used at over 13,750 supported apps and games, including the Aftermath Islands Metaverse. You can either create a temporary Avatar or open an account which allows you to save your custom Avatar and collect great outfits and accessories.
In his weekly video VR/AR Bytes Podcast, Orlando Chapter President and VRARA COO John Cunningham provides short interviews with the movers and shakers in the VRARA industry who share their insights into how VR & AR is impacting their businesses. Watch his interview below with VRARA member Dano Debroux ,Senior Director of Public Sector of Magic Leap.
ECS invites you to visit them at I/ITSEC at Booth #1113 in Orlando, FL from November 27th-30th to see their latest portfolio of training solutions and innovative technology.
This year their showcase of solutions will cover a breadth of training subject matters ranging from aviation, maintenance, logistics, medical, and soft skills. Our training capabilities and portfolio of solutions are well suited for military, first responder, and industry use cases.
Electronic music pioneer, the legendary Carl Cox, transcends the confines of reality to deliver a ground-breaking virtual performance in the Sensorium Galaxy.
The 3D software application CATIA from the French company Dassault Systèmes has already successfully established itself in many industries worldwide: in aerospace, the automotive and supplier industry, the construction industry, industrial manufacturing, energy and product technology, mechanical and plant engineering, healthcare and Formula 1. CATIA is not just a CAD application, but a comprehensive software package for product design and development. With CATIA, users can model any product and turn it into a three-dimensional, interactive application. The perfect tool for engineers, architects, technicians, designers and construction professionals. CATIA's sophisticated system architecture allows the most complex products to be developed, analyzed, modified and virtually experienced in real time. CATIA is plug-and-play compatible with Schneider Digital's professional 3D PluraView monitors. The 3D PluraView monitor systems provide the optimal stereo environment for comfortable and fatigue-free work in all 3D stereo and VR/AR desktop application areas. They are based on the innovative and reliable "Beamsplitter" technology and guarantee a pixel-precise 3D stereo display in highest image quality. Both software and hardware meet the high requirements of international standards in terms of quality and safety. Schneider Digital has already certified its 3D PluraView monitors for several hundred applications. With CATIA, another powerful unit is added.
CATIA is a CAD system from the French company Dassault Systèmes, which was originally developed for aircraft construction. Today, the design software is established worldwide and is used in a wide variety of industries in over 140 countries to develop and design virtual products. CATIA is the abbreviation for Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application, a computer-aided, three-dimensional, interactive application. CATIA V5, V6 and CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE are the latest and most widely used CAD tools. These are software packages that have both CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) in addition to computer-aided design of precise 2D and 3D stereo models (CAD). This allows products to be viewed not only spatially, but also in the context of movements, strengths, acoustics and thermal conductivity.
Engineers and manufacturers in high-tech industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, industrial manufacturing, energy and product engineering, consumer products, machinery and equipment, healthcare and Formula One, among others, benefit from CATIA's high design quality, accuracy, centralization of design data and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). CATIA's design, engineering, systems development and construction applications support specific industry needs by creating real-time virtual environments. These tools make products and sustainable innovations imaginable and tangible and ensure better product performance. For systems engineers, technicians, designers, and construction professionals, CATIA offers a virtual world that they can define, co-create and purposefully change themselves.
High-quality: The CATIA disciplines
The CATIA platform 3DEXPERIENCE, with its 3D modelling and simulation functions, also enables multiple project teams to work together. When designing and constructing complex building and infrastructure projects, the 3DEXPERIENCE Virtual Twin technology creates a design environment based on a single database. All those involved in the project have access to this data from any location during the ongoing design and engineering process. This facilitates teamwork, reduces sources of error and saves time-consuming rework.
CATIA DESIGN/STYLING is the platform for innovative and creative designs as well as surface modelling. Here, designers find everything they need to develop new shapes, materials and surfaces. Mechanical engineers working with 3D modelling benefit from the CATIA ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE platform. It offers a wide range of 3D assemblies for the creation of high-quality, complex and mechanical prototypes, on the basis of which analyses, and diverse simulations are possible.
Powerful: 3D PluraView stereo technology
With its 3D PluraView monitors, Schneider Digital offers a customized technology for the spatial display of 3D models in perfect image quality. Schneider Digital is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of customized hardware solutions for graphics-intensive computer applications and offers professional users from the fields of CAx, geoinformation, medical technology and many more complete workplace solutions with powerful Intel and AMD-based workstations, professional graphics cards from NVIDIA and AMD, RAM and stealth mice in 3D stereo mode.
The 3D stereo monitors based on flicker-free "beamsplitter" technology make working in virtual reality environments a real high-tech experience. The detailed and high-contrast 3D stereo image display on the PluraView monitors is now the industry standard for all stereoscopic software applications. With its innovative monitor systems, Schneider Digital has given the term "3D CAD" a completely new value in the fields of CAx, construction and design.
As a fully-fledged desktop VR/AR system, the successful 3D PluraView monitors are certified for all common 3D stereo-capable applications in photogrammetry and GIS. They are plug-and-play for their features, provide pin-sharp presentation in real time and allow the user to work fatigue-free even in daylight. Transparent lenses allow unrestricted communication with clients and colleagues. Equipped with a high-tech tracking system, the 3D PluraView also allows interaction with 3D stereo models without a mouse.
CATIA certified for 3D PluraView
Several hundred selected software applications have already been officially certified by Schneider Digital for this cutting-edge technology (PDF list at www.3D-Pluraview.com). The seal of approval assures that quality and safety meet the high requirements of international standards. With CATIA, another software application has now joined the list. The performance of these two future-oriented technologies promises a breathtaking, virtual experience at the highest level. Josef Schneider, CEO at Schneider Digital, can only confirm this: "With this fusion, we not only meet the high expectations for a unique viewing experience in 3D, but we exceed them." Further information online at: www.pluraview.com
Leading CAD software for 3D monitor 3D PluraView certified: 3D stereo visualisation improves CAx workflow with CATIA. The integrated 3D mouse cursor in the software application provides convenient stereoscopic design capabilities.
Schneider Digital – The company:
Schneider Digital is a global full-service solution provider for professional 3D-stereo, 4K/8K and VR/AR hardware. Based on its 25 years of industry and product experience as well as its excellent relationships with leading manufacturers, Schneider Digital offers innovative, sophisticated professional hardware products and customized complete solutions for professional use. Qualified advice and committed after-sales service are the company's own standards.
The Schneider Digital product portfolio includes the right professional hardware solution for the respective requirements in these areas: High resolution 4K/8K to multi-display walls. Schneider Digital is the manufacturer of its own powerwall solution smartVR-Wall and the passive stereo monitor 3D PluraView. Performance workstations and professional graphics cards from AMD and NVIDIA as well as innovative hardware peripherals (tracking, input devices, etc.) round off the product range. Many articles are in stock. This guarantees fast delivery and project realization.
Schneider Digital is an authorised service distributor of AMD FirePRO/Radeon Pro, PNY/NVIDIA Quadro, 3Dconnexion, Stealth int., Planar and EIZO. Schneider Digital products are used primarily in graphics-intensive computer applications such as CAD/CAM/CAE, FEM, CFD, simulation, GIS, architecture, medicine and research, film, TV, animation and digital imaging.
Further information is available at www.schneider-digital.com and www.3d-pluraview.com.
Schneider Digital press contact:
LEAD Industrie-Marketing GmbH Tel.:+49 80 22 - 91 53 188
André GeßnerFax:+49 80 22 - 91 53 189
Hauptstr.46E-Mail:agessner@lead-industrie-marketing.de
D-83684 TegernseeInternet:www.lead-industrie-marketing.de
Guest Post from WarpVR:
Virtual reality is revolutionizing not just storytelling, but also the way we train and educate. At Warp VR, our mission goes beyond telling captivating stories to ensure that creating impactful VR training modules is accessible, intuitive, and rewarding for everyone involved.
The power of impactful immersive training comes from its ability to deeply engage users. Two key elements that drive this engagement are obstacles and conflicts. Read our latest blog post to learn more about their power and how to use them effectively.
Aarhus, Denmark – November 1, 2023 - SynergyXR, a leader in crafting augmented and virtual reality tools for modern enterprise businesses, announces a pivotal integration with HTC devices in its latest 2.6 release. This significant stride is reflective of SynergyXR’s continued commitment to enhancing the immersive experience by broadening the hardware spectrum for its user community.
The spotlight of this integration is on HTC’s flagship headsets, the Vive Focus 3 and Vive XR Elite, providing users with more hardware options to explore the robust features of SynergyXR. This integration has been keenly anticipated by a diverse spectrum of customers and is a testament to SynergyXR’s customer-centric approach to responding to the evolving needs and preferences of its user base.
Users can now seamlessly access the full breadth of SynergyXR features on these HTC devices via multiple avenues including the Viveport store, Vive business store, ManageXR & ArborXR instant apps, or the SynergyXR website. This enhancement not only welcomes a wider audience to the immersive world of SynergyXR but significantly enriches the user journey, making the exploration of immersive virtual environments a more accessible venture on a broader range of hardware.
SynergyXR’s CEO, Mads Troelsgaard, expressed excitement about this integration, stating, “Our alliance with HTC is a substantial move towards offering our users more choices and broadening the possibilities within the SynergyXR ecosystem. By integrating with a reputable hardware provider like HTC, we are ensuring that our users have more options at their disposal to explore, learn, and collaborate in the virtual realm.”
In alignment with the integration, SynergyXR also takes pride in being a part of the HTC ISV partner program, which fortifies the collaboration between Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), Enterprise Developers, and VIVE. This program provides structured support and additional resources to accelerate the adoption of VR solutions, endorsing VIVE as a preferred platform partner. The alliance through the HTC ISV partner program further accentuates SynergyXR’s dedication to fostering a more robust and inclusive VR environment.
Speaking of the partnership, Lars Toft, HTC’s Nordic country manager, also added, “We’re excited to partner with SynergyXR, as we see an increased demand from manufacturing and product industries looking into alternatives in terms of training and simulations. SynergyXR has an established platform that can help address that demand.”
This integration is expected to foster a more inclusive and dynamic XR environment, further solidifying SynergyXR’s position as a frontrunner in making augmented and virtual reality tools accessible and user-centric for business users.
The SynergyXR 2.6 release, along with its HTC integration, is a definitive step towards a more enriched and accessible VR experience, underscoring SynergyXR’s undeterred commitment to pushing the boundaries of virtual collaboration and training.
For full details and technical secifications about the SynergyXR 2.6 release and the HTC device integration, visit the SynergyXR website.
About SynergyXR:
SynergyXR is at the forefront of making augmented and virtual reality tools accessible for modern businesses. With a strong footing in the manufacturing and energy sectors, SynergyXR is dedicated to creating people-first solutions that ensure extended realities like VR and AR become everyday tools for businesses. For more information, please visit www.synergyxr.com
About HTC VIVE:
HTC VIVE is the premier virtual reality (VR) platform and ecosystem that creates true-to-life VR experiences for businesses and consumers. The VIVE ecosystem is built around premium VR hardware, software, and content. The VIVE business encompasses best-in-class XR hardware; VIVEPORT platform and app store; VIVE Enterprise Solutions for business customers; VIVE X, a US$100M VR business accelerator; and VIVE ARTS for cultural initiatives. For more information, please visit www.vive.com.
Press Contact:
Andy Grantham
Head of Marketing, SynergyXR
Email: ag@synergyxr.com
Phone: +45 31239681
Website: https://synergyxr.com
