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2011 Top Simulation & Training Companies 2011 Top Simulation & Training Companies Military Training Technology is proud to announce the 2011 Top Simulation & Training Companies. The list’s companies are from around the world and have made a significant impact on the military training industry across the spectrum of technologies and services. These companies’ products and services allow U.S. airmen, Marines, sailors, soldiers and Coast Guardsmen to train and rehearse for missions in theater, or to prepare for deployment at home station. An impartial panel selected the winners from our most competitive group yet. Companies were selected based on various criteria which, in part, included total military sales volume, innovation and program effectiveness. The Top Simulation & Training Companies are listed in alphabetical order. Those that made the most significant contributions to the training community are recognized with ribbons. A red ribbon indicates a company that had been involved with or led a program of the year—programs that are revolutionizing military training. A yellow ribbon designates a company that is quickly rising in the industry and is considered up-and-coming. A green ribbon denotes that the company leads the industry in military sales, regardless of total company revenue. A blue ribbon signifies the company leads the industry in innovation. We also have included a list of our winners by their core competencies. KMI Media Group and MT2 thank the companies that submitted nomination packages for the 2011 competition.
3D PERCEPTION INC.
ADACEL
3D perception enables immersive, engaging
Adacel is the premier supplier of ATC simula-
and meaningful visual experiences for simulation and
tion solutions for training civil and military air traffic
control center applications. We are an international
controllers and for modeling and testing air traffic
corporation that develops and provides visualization
procedures including NextGen concepts. Our ATC
solutions to simulation and control room markets
in a Box and Tactical Flight Environment applications
and are recognized for providing innovative products
for flight simulators improve realism in pilot training
and turnkey solutions for multi-projector, immersive
while reducing instructor workload and dependency
display systems used in simulation, training and
on human role players. We are also a world leader
visualization applications. Supported by a unique
in real-time, satellite-based air traffic management
short list of Certified Partners, we are committed to
systems for oceanic and domestic airspace. The
providing the highest quality, highest
company leads innovation in the emerging markets
value display system solutions, from
of direct voice input control systems for cockpit
concept and design to installation
and simulator automation, includ-
through to life cycle support.
ing the voice activated systems for
info@3d-perception.com
the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Aer-
www.3d-perception.com
macchi M-346, Boeing Apache and Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
AAI CORPORATION AAI Test & Training has decades of experience
ADAYANA
designing and manufacturing innovative, high-technology test equipment for the lab, training range, depot, flight line, factory and more—delivering the most reliable, top-performing solutions with superb customer satisfaction. In addition, we provide high-
Adayana (formerly known as VERTEX Solu-
fidelity simulators, training devices and training
tions), an industry leader in developing and deliver-
solutions, as well as training systems requirements
ing learning and human performance solutions, has
analysis and courseware. Our U.K.-based strate-
been serving defense, civilian and homeland security
gic business, ESL Defence Limited,
agencies for the past 15 years. Whether leveraging
provides electronic warfare test and
mobile learning or designing for multigenerational
training solutions. We are an operat-
audiences, we have developed award-winning pro-
ing unit of Textron Systems.
grams to meet a variety of dynamic client needs. We provide a wide array of services, including learn-
A BOX 4 U LLC A Box 4 U LLC is the market leader in blastresistant portable buildings. Core competencies in
ing solutions and delivery, management consulting (including branding and strategic communications), and performance technologies.
the design, engineering, construction, testing, delivery and service of blast-ballistic protective facilities,
ADVANCED BRAIN MONITORING INC.
we are the premier established supplier of Viewing
Advanced Brain Monitoring’s wireless, B-Alert
Bunkers. The mobile/modular Viewing Bunker pro-
systems expand the horizon for operational neu-
vides blast, ballistic and shrapnel protection in a
roscience applications and cognitive state/human
wide variety of live fire range applications. Meeting
factors assessments. The simplicity, ease of use,
dynamic client needs for ruggedized and protective
comfort and wearability of its systems allows high
custom structures, we deliver to the international
quality data to be acquired in real or virtual environ-
training range community a variety training facilities:
ments by personnel with limited technical training.
AAR—after action review centers, berthing facilities,
Our products provide the flexibility to determine
FOBs—forward operating bases, range towers, and
where sensors need to be placed to optimize
TOCs—tactical operation centers.
cognition monitoring and then downsize to a truly mobile acquisition system with real-time processing and feedback. Our software platform for collection and quantification of cognitive performance is designed for easy integration into third party existing training systems.
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2011 Top Simulation & Training Companies AECHELON TECHNOLOGY INC.
culture and language courseware that prepares
AMSEC LLC
Aechelon Technology Inc. is a leader in real-time
users to be more effective in today’s intercon-
computer graphics applications in training, and is a
nected, multicultural world. Our software gives
supplier of COTS-based, geo-specific image gen-
users the ability to communicate with people from
erators, OTW and correlated sensor databases and
different cultural backgrounds who may speak
Amsec is operated as a wholly owned subsid-
integration services exclusively to the U.S. govern-
different languages by focusing on both ver-
iary of Huntington Ingalls Industries. With annual
ment. With a proven program track record of over
bal and non-verbal cross-cultural communication
revenues of approximately $230 million and 2000
200 high-end trainers, we are honored to serve a
skills. Our unique pedagogy and serious games
employees nationwide and overseas, we are a
diverse and demanding community in tactics train-
approach also delivers sound instruction that posi-
full service supplier to the Navy and commercial
ing, mission rehearsal and sensor simulation.
tively impacts learner motivation. Our courses are
maritime industry, providing naval architecture and
Throughout our 12-year history, we have main-
available at no cost to U.S. and Australian forces
marine engineering, naval ship systems assess-
tained an unparalleled track record in program and
and are widely used by the U.S., U.K., Australian
ments, maintenance engineering, acquisition pro-
database deliveries for the U.S. Marine Corp, U.S.
and German military organizations.
gram development, shipyard industrial engineering,
Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Special Operations Command and
and complete logistics services, from technical
ALION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. Coast Guard, all with excellent
manual development to provisioning documents to spare parts management and training.
past performance evaluations.
APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC. AERO SIMULATION INC.
Alion Science and Technology is an employee-
Applied Research Associates Inc. is an
owned technology solutions company delivering
employee-owned scientific research and engineer-
scientific, research and development, technical
ing company founded in 1979 and is dedicated to
expertise and operational support to the Depart-
producing innovative solutions in a timely and cost
Founded in 1983, Aero Simulation Inc. is a small
ment of Defense, civilian government agencies
effective manner. We are committed to solving our
business that is recognized for training systems
and commercial customers. Building on 75 years
customers’ toughest problems with innovative yet
excellence and customer responsiveness. Head-
of R&D and engineering experience, we bring
practical and technically sound solutions. Our Vir-
quartered in Tampa, Fla., we specialize in the design,
innovation and insight to multiple business areas:
tual Heroes Division, founded in 2004 and acquired
development, manufacture, integration, delivery and
naval architecture & marine engineering; defense
by us in 2009, is a premier provider of advanced
post-delivery support of aviation-related flight and
operations; modeling & simulation; technology inte-
learning technologies for the healthcare, federal
maintenance training devices and simulators. We
gration; information technology and wireless com-
systems and corporate training markets. Advanced
provide upgrades to existing simulators and manu-
munications; and energy & environmental sciences.
learning technologies leverage simulation learning
factures new full flight and part task training devices
Based in McLean, Va., our employee-owners are
and digital games-based learning paradigms to
for military and commercial aviation customers. With
located at major offices, customer sites and labo-
accelerate learning, increase user proficiency and
a demonstrated commitment to continuous quality
ratories worldwide.
reduce training costs.
improvement, we produce sound, innovative training
contact@alionscience.com
info@ara.com
and support solutions that fulfill customer training
www.alionscience.com
APTIMA INC.
requirements effectively. info@aerosimulation.com
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
www.aerosimulation.com
AGUSTAWESTLAND
Aptima Inc. is a leading human‐centered
AgustaWestland, the Anglo-Italian helicopter
Founded in 1975, American Systems is one
research, development and engineering company
company owned by Italy’s Finmeccanica, is a total
of the largest employee-owned companies in the
that works primarily for the military research labs,
capability provider in the vertical lift market. This
United States, with approximately 1,300 employ-
DARPA and NASA. We optimize the fit between
includes being an established provider of profes-
ees nationwide and $274 million in revenue for
people, the technology they use and the organiza-
sional training services and solutions to a wide range
2010. Based in the Washington, D.C., suburb
tions in which they work. Our innovative approach
of military, civil and industrial customers around the
of Chantilly, Va., the company provides systems
integrates social science and engi-
world. Building on core competencies in high qual-
engineering, technical and training services to gov-
neering to produce new knowledge
ity rotary wing and military systems training, the
ernment and private sector customers. We pos-
and new technologies that ensure
company is committed to developing
sess proven experience in trainer/training design
and expanding its training portfolio
and delivery; coaching; individual and organiza-
paley@aptima.com
to meet both the current and future
tional assessment and development; strategic
www.aptima.com
training needs of all customers.
planning; and cost-effective, efficient program management. We were
ALELO
mission success.
AVT SIMULATION
named “Contractor of the Year” at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in October 2007.
Alelo is a leading software developer focused on providing leading edge, operationally relevant
www.MT2-kmi.com
ali.kalwar@americansystems.com www.americansystems.com
Founded in 1998, AVT Simulation is a small disadvantaged business and is certified in ISO
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2011 Top Simulation & Training Companies CAE
9001:2008. Our vision is that the future simulation
real-world experiences discussed, and relation-
market will require a highly expert and focused
ships between instructors and students developed.
CAE is a global leader in modeling, simula-
staff, operating with agility, cost-effectiveness—
Military students are better prepared for the reali-
tion and training for civil aviation and defense.
without “product bias.” We have succeeded by
ties they will face tomorrow, while also making the
The company employs more than 7,500 people
offering excellent benefits, competitive salaries,
information accessible to officers in the field today.
at more than 100 sites and training locations in
and a stable work environment. A critical ingredient in our success has been a rock-solid commitment
23 countries. Through our global network of more
BOEING
than 30 civil aviation, military and helicopter train-
to customer satisfaction. The company has grown
Boeing’s Training Systems and Services pro-
ing centers, the company trains more than 80,000
offering services in all areas of training system engi-
vides the full range of training activities and is an
crewmembers yearly. Our business is diversified,
neering—full mission simulators, part-task trainers,
expert in large-scale training systems integration.
ranging from the sale of simulation products to
training system modifications, gaming technology,
Worldwide, we have more than 1,300 professionals
providing comprehensive services such as training
image generation and display sys-
dedicated to delivering cutting-edge training solu-
and aviation services, professional services and
tems, visual and Semi-Automated
tions. Our years of expertise, global infrastructure,
in-service support. We aim to apply our simulation
Forces (SAF) databases, and total
research facilities and customer knowledge help
expertise and operational experience to help cus-
training system solutions.
ensure the very highest levels of readiness for our
tomers enhance safety, improve efficiency, main-
customers.
AYA ASSOCIATES
tain readiness and solve challenging
Through innovation and strategic investments
problems. We are now leveraging
Aya Associates Inc. is a 32-year-old infor-
in new technology, we prepare warfighters for their
our simulation capabilities in new
mation technology (IT) consulting and software
missions by providing realistic, reliable and afford-
markets such as health care and
development company with an international client
able training solutions. Our global
base of over 2,000 users. We are also an SBA 8(a)
infrastructure—the best people, pro-
disadvantaged business. Our U.S. government IT
cesses and tools—provides optimal
focus includes: information assurance/cyberse-
solutions to diverse customers and
curity, simulation/training, software development
platforms.
mining.
CALYTRIX TECHNOLOGIES INC.
and wireless-technology (WAN/LAN). Additionally, we are a Microsoft GOLD certified partner with
BOHEMIA INTERACTIVE SIMULATIONS
the ability to license, install, train and support their
Bohemia Interactive Simulations is a world
Calytrix focuses on defense training through
products including SWL database and computer
leader in providing simulation training solutions for
modeling and simulation by integrating distributed
programming languages including legacy systems.
military organizations. With origins in the gaming
live, virtual and constructive (LVC) environments,
industry, we successfully exploit state-of-the-art
virtual radio communications, application of serious
game-based technology and apply this to create
games, and training support. As ‘training integra-
B-Design 3D Ltd is a leading independent
breakthrough, military-specific simulation products.
tors,’ we apply leading simulation and game-based
provider of interactive 3-D visual databases at
Our primary focus is the development of the Virtual
technologies to serious training. Our
high resolutions for training and simulation sys-
Battlespace (VBS) series. VBS2 delivers high fidel-
consulting and service work com-
tems since 1984. Our professional services allow
ity virtual environments for both individual and col-
plements our commercial software
manufacturers a cost-effective and effortless way
lective training as well as supporting rapid terrain
product developments.
to integrate custom-made visual databases in any
development by the end-user and being HLA/DIS
B-DESIGN 3D LTD
size, detail and resolution into their systems.
compliant. Our strong culture of user
CAMBER CORPORATION
We specialize in creation of highly realistic
consultation and range of support
Camber Corporation provides educational
terrain databases, urban environments and build-
packages further ensures our clients’
technology and training services to Department
satisfaction with our products.
of Defense and other agencies at over 100 loca-
ing interiors for high rendering speeds, and with perfect balance between geometry and texture.
www.bisimulations.com
We create geo-specific visual databases of full cities with real facades applied to all of the buildings.
tions worldwide. Our focus areas include homeland security, chemical and biological support,
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON
cybersecurity, training and education, modeling and simulation, systems engineering and soft-
BLACKBOARD
ware engineering. We provide simulation tools and
Blackboard is a leading provider of enterprise
services for training, mission planning, rehearsal,
software applications and related services for
after action reviews, command and control and
learning and development. Our Professional Edu-
Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading provider of
engineering analysis. Our efforts touch defense
cation (ProEd) was created in 2007 to meet the
management and technology consulting services
interests in every joint combatant command; over
needs of corporations, businesses, associations,
primarily to the U.S. government in the defense,
150 Army, Air Force and Navy programs; National
and government agencies looking for cost-effective
intelligence, and civil markets. We
Guard headquarters in every state and territory;
ways to deliver training with real impact. Our ProEd
are headquartered in McLean, Va.,
and over 25 NATO or coalition countries in Europe,
provides an online learning platform that creates
employ more than 25,000 people,
Asia and Africa.
a continuous learning environment that ultimately
and had revenue of $5.5 billion for the
accelerates professional/leadership development, onboarding and impact on mission. Through our platforms information is shared,
12 months ended March 31, 2011. lvc@bah.com www.boozallen.com
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2011 Top Simulation & Training Companies CARLEY CORPORATION
continuously improve a suite of sophisticated tools
are based on over 25 years of DoD-sponsored
and robust processes that allow us to conduct
research
analysis, design and develop a high volume of fully
advanced capabilities in cognitive modeling, team
functional, rich multimedia courseware, perfor-
training, multimodal interaction, scenario authoring
mance support tools, and business management
and performance assessment. Our staff of engi-
Carley Corporation specializes in the analysis,
processes at an accelerated rate, meeting quality
neers, computer scientists, instructional designers
design, development and implementation of large-
standards and time deadlines previously thought
and military analysts includes 25 percent holding
scale, complex blended training solutions where
incompatible with reasonable cost.
doctorates and half holding master’s degrees.
performance results are critical. Our total solutions include hardware, software and courseware integrating proven and emerging technologies and research-based processes.
and
development
and
incorporate
info@chisystems.com
CATI TRAINING SYSTEMS LLC
www.chisystems.com
Incorporated since 1992, CATI employs engineers with specialized skills in the areas of visual
CHRISTIE
We provide products and services within the
scene generation and unmanned vehicle train-
full spectrum of training system requirements. This
ing systems. We design and develop complete
includes full motion simulators, SCORM confor-
physics-based virtual visual environments to sup-
mant Web-based training, instructor-led training,
port today’s demanding requirements for an image
advanced electronic classrooms, and PC-based
generator system. In addition, we specialize in
Christie’s integrated simulation solutions offer
simulations for technical skills and soft skills train-
production of high resolution correlated synthetic
exceptional products, industry know-how and vast
ing. We are an ISO 9001:2008 certified woman-
visual, sensor and semi-automated forces 3-D
experience in one complete visual display solution.
owned small business.
terrain databases. CATI’s X-IG commercial off-the-
Our visual display technology is used in high-
shelf image generator software provides high fidel-
performance simulation environments all over the
ity visualization for flight simulators and a variety
world. We have the expertise in the market and
Carney’s mission is to improve the perfor-
of other training system products and are in use
an understanding of how simulators are used and
mance of our clients by accelerating performance
throughout the U.S. Army, Navy, Coast Guard and
what our customers need to do with the displays.
and knowledge to ultimately produce the outcomes
other branches of the military, civil and commercial
Our world-class sales engineers, project managers,
our clients require. With an exclusive focus on the
customers.
design and mechanical engineers and integration
CARNEY INC.
federal government, Carney is passionate about providing civilian and military personnel with a
experts work together to deliver high-performance
CHI SYSTEMS INC.
visual display solutions for simulation and training
performance edge second to none. Process and
that allow you to repeatedly, consis-
results orientation, engaging graphics and anima-
tently perform a task or rehearse a
tion, solid instructional design, and innovative use
scenario with accurate, true-to-life
of technology have been the hallmark for our learning solutions since 1994.
simulation environments. CHI Systems Inc. is a leader in human-cen-
We believe that an effective performance solu-
tered solutions for training, simulation and decision
tion can only be fully realized if it is deployed when
support systems that address a broad spectrum of
most needed. To that end, we have created and
defense, security and safety needs. Our solutions
dave.kanahele@christiedigital.com www.christiedigital.com
• Integrate constructive and virtual simulations on live aerial platforms. • Integrate constructive and virtual simulations to support test and evaluation. • Provide cyber simulations in support of Joint and Component Exercises. • Provide low-cost, high-resolution table top trainers and games for training Camber is modifying T-1A aircraft to • Provide interactiveprovide training environments and media a broad suite of training capability • World class provider of training and exercises support
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2011 Top Simulation & Training Companies COGENT3D INC.
COMBAT TRAINING SOLUTIONS INC.
Linux debugging and analysis; and application-spe-
Combat Training Solutions is a HUBZone certi-
cific tools for simulation and testing.
fied and service-disabled veteran-owned small busi-
Industries served include aerospace,
ness providing non-pyrotechnic battlefield special
defense, automotive, energy, trans-
effects, IED simulators and live training support for
portation and financial.
Cogent3D Inc. is a small business based in Tuc-
military and security organizations worldwide. Our
info@real-time.ccur.com
son, Ariz., that creates and distributes some of the
mission is to design, manufacture and integrate
www.real-time.ccur.com
world’s most technically advanced 3-D visualization,
advanced simulation technologies that meet the
content preparation and creation, cloud computing
demand for realistic training and more closely reflect
and mobile applications for modeling & simulation,
the tactics used today by terrorists and insurgents.
operational and GIS markets.
Our simulators deliver powerful audio and visual
CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES INC.
explosion signatures that are unmatched in the
COLE ENGINEERING SERVICES INC.
industry. Our mobile training teams generate sus-
Creative Technologies Inc. is a woman-owned
tainable performance improvements
small business, focused on developing innovative
during live training. By combining in-
and immersive technologies for training and market-
depth knowledge with technical excel-
ing. Our simulation capabilities include application
lence, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions
development and systems integration, along with
for today’s warfighters.
staffing and support at the location-based institu-
Cole Engineering is an innovative developer of simulation based training systems. Utilizing a modular architecture with strictly defined processes,
tional, desktop, transportable and mobile level. Our
CONCURRENT COMPUTER CORPORATION
communications products make complex systems,
Cole’s experienced engineers create Semi-Auto-
their features and operation, intuitive and acces-
mated Forces (SAF) based solutions for the virtual
sible to a wide range of audiences.
and constructive training requirements of the U.S.
The company’s capabilities include
armed forces. Our vision is to leverage our role
Concurrent Computer Corporation is one of the
the development and production of
as the premier provider of live, virtual, construc-
industry’s foremost providers of high-performance
interactive applications and creative
tive—integrating architectural solutions to the U.S.
real-time computer systems, solutions and soft-
Army to become the preferred source of analysis
ware. We have delivered multi-core solutions for
james.korris@creative-technologies.com
and training solutions to all those serving the United
the most demanding of mission-critical applica-
www.cretecinc.com
States in defense of freedom. Our mission is to
tions for over four decades, and have deployed
provide customers with a motivated, highly capable
and supported thousands of real-time Linux-based
team of engineers that are committed to delivering
solutions throughout the world. The company’s
CSC is a global leader in providing technology-
excellent (open source) solutions, on time and within
solutions focus on hardware-in-the-loop and man-
enabled business solutions and services. Headquar-
budget.
in-the-loop simulation, data acquisition and indus-
tered in Falls Church, Va., we have approximately
info@coleengineering.com
trial systems applications. Products include the
91,000 employees and reported revenue of $16
www.coleengineering.com
RedHawk Linux real-time operating system with
billion for the 12 months ended April 1, 2011. As a
guaranteed response; NightStar tools for advanced
go-to partner for critical national programs, we offer
visualization, from concept to delivery.
CSC
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DI-GUY
DIGIMATION
services in critical areas for government clients. Leveraging a global footprint in both private and public sectors, and experience gained from serving almost every U.S. government agency, we bring innovative ideas and proven best
DI-Guy is the leading software developer of
Digimation uses cutting-edge 3-D technol-
practices to help the U.S. govern-
tools for real-time human visualization, simula-
ogy to develop products and solutions designed
ment meet mission-critical require-
tion and artificial intelligence. Our entire software
to accelerate the learning and understanding of
ments.
offering comes with thousands of ready-to-use
complex equipment, tasks and procedures. Our
characters, appearances and motions. We enable
interactive experiences offer unmatched realism
the easy creation of crowds and individuals who
and the highest fidelity of virtual trainers available.
are terrain-aware, autonomous and react intel-
With instantly recognizable parts and assemblies,
ligently to ongoing events. Our product line is used
compelling training and simulation solutions are
DESIGN INTERACTIVE INC.
by all branches of the U.S. armed
created that are as close to reality as possible.
forces, and by leading organizations
We also offer the world’s largest libraries of
Founded in 1998, Design Interactive is a certi-
worldwide, including Lockheed Mar-
stock 3-D models for use in a variety of 3-D appli-
fied economically disadvantaged woman-owned
tin, Rockwell Collins, Boeing, BAE,
cations in simulation, visualization
small business. We specialize in human-systems
RUAG and others.
and entertainment. Our libraries col-
integration (HSI), including human performance assessment, training systems design and evalua-
lectively contain more than 19,000
DIAMOND VISIONICS LLC
ready-to-use 3-D models.
tion, cognitive readiness and next-generation HSI.
rochelle@digimation.com
We incorporate serious diagnostics into solu-
www.digimation.com
tions that allow for optimization of human perfor-
DIGNITAS TECHNOLOGIES
mance and the user experience. Our methods and tools, developed with over 25 years of cumulative
Founded in 1996, Diamond Visionics is a small
Dignitas Technologies is a woman-owned
experience, are iterative, comprehensive, adapt-
business based in Vestal, N.Y., that is made up of
small business providing system and software
able, and incorporate the latest in behavioral,
highly skilled and innovative individuals who repre-
engineering services for the modeling and simu-
physiological and neurophysiological assessment
sent a formidable knowledge base in the research,
lation community with a mission to shape the
techniques.
analysis and design of simulation technologies. The
future of simulation with leading technology. We
Our mission is to be leaders in HSI by engi-
company produces the cutting-edge GenesisRTX
are a prime on several Small Business Innovation
neering human-centric solutions that empower,
3-D image generation and visualization tools for
Research projects and support a wide range of
engage, enhance and enable a broad spectrum
training and simulation, mission rehearsal, home-
large and small programs spanning the live, vir-
of users.
land security and medical markets.
tual, and constructive domains across a diverse
contact@designinteractive.net
customer set. We have extensive work experience
www.designinteractive.net
and successful past performance in the development of key simulation systems and provide
Taking simulation to new heights. Bringing cost of ownership to new lows. How? The Christie Matrix StIM™ offers simultaneous display of both the visible and near-IR spectrum for an enhanced training experience with real NVGs. An intelligent display that self-adjusts color and brightness levels in real-time, offers rock-solid system stability. And you can count on years of virtually maintenance-free operation.
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2011 Top Simulation & Training Companies experienced management, engineering and pro-
EXPLOTRAIN LLC
committed behind the vision of ‘Author Once, Deploy
gramming expertise. We have grown from one to
Anywhere’ and our 3-D training applications can
more than 30 employees in the past three years.
be ported to the PC, Mac, Web browsers, iPhone/ iPad, Wii, Xbox, PS3 and Android, all from the same
www.dignitastechnologies.com At Explotrain we know our freedoms depend on
code. Ubiquity is our mission. Our BHAG (Big Hairy
the effectiveness of our warfighters, and their suc-
Audacious Goal) is to ‘democratize’ the creation of
cess depends on the training they receive. Training
3-D content, making it as easy as shooting video.
our troops to react to the stresses they experience
Our software creates 3-D models of
on the battlefield is a difficult and demanding mis-
objects by just pointing a camera.
Founded in 1994, the Disti Corporation is a lead-
sion. We are dedicated to this mission and have
This disruptive technology will enable
ing provider of graphical user interface technology
developed the X-0 series of explosive simulators to
the mass production and adoption of
used to empower the latest in cockpits, instrumen-
meet the needs of the warfighter on the ground. Our
tation, and maintenance environment development
products are the only non-explosive devices capable
info@hwd3d.com
for military simulations and maintenance training
of accurately replicating extreme explosive effects
www.hwd3d.com
applications. We are the recognized leader within
to the degree necessary for realistic training without
the military simulation and training community for the
endangering the safety of your troops or your range.
tools and services used in the development of this
information@explotrain.com
advanced interface content. Boeing, Lockheed Mar-
www.explotrain.com
DISTI
3-D content in simulation and training.
IMPROVISED ELECTRONICS
tin, L-3, and others rely on us to provide solutions to rapidly produce the virtual cockpits,
FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES COrPORATION
In an industry where second chances don’t
instruments, and maintenance envi-
exist, Improvised Electronics prides itself on its abil-
ronments that enable training for our
ity to quickly implement training solutions without
warfighters.
compromising quality or safety. As a small busiFidelity Technologies Corporation, comprising
ness dedicated to innovation, we have experienced
motivated and talented employees committed to
rapid growth over the last two years. With products
Dynamics Research Corporation provides
quality, is a respected provider of simulation and
specifically designed to surpass industry standards,
innovative management, engineering and technol-
training systems and support services. Our techni-
our simulators and training aids are gaining national
ogy solutions that deliver measurable performance
cal team creates dynamic, interactive, skill building
recognition.
improvements for federal, state and local govern-
experiences that close the loop on complete training
sales@improvisedelectronics.com
ment agencies. We draw on our committed and
and rehearsal systems that truly give the warfighter
www.improvisedelectronics.com
highly-trained staff, deep domain expertise and
the opportunity to train as they fight.
proven best practices backed by 50 years of experi-
ftcinfo@fidelitytech.com
ence to help government agencies ensure the safety
www.fidelitytech.com
DYNAMICS RESEARCH COrPORATION
of our nation and the well-being of our citizens. We have five business solutions areas that
INERT PRODUCTS LLC Inert Products LLC was founded in 2007 and has since been producing high quality, inert training
GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
aids that withstand punishment in the field. It’s our
cover our core competencies: information technol-
goal to produce the most realistic training aids avail-
ogy, business transformation, business intelligence,
able on the market today while keeping them cost-
training and performance support, management services and engineering services.
effective and durable. With over 1,100 provided As a trusted systems integrator for more than 50
products, we currently offer the widest selection of
years, General Dynamics Information Technology pro-
training aids available on the market today. Standing
vides information technology (IT), systems engineer-
behind our work 100 percent we believe simply, bet-
Engineering & Computer Simulations Inc. is
ing, professional services and simulation and training
ter products provide better training.
a software development and solutions company
to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland
located in Orlando, Fla. Our core mission is to
security, health, federal civilian government, state
provide advanced learning technology solutions
and local government and commercial sectors. With
Interactive Data Visualization develops software
to clients within the government and commercial
approximately 17,000 professionals worldwide, we
products with a focus on real-time three-dimen-
sector. Our technology portfolio of immersive virtual
manage large-scale, mission-critical IT programs
sional applications for the visual simulation, game
worlds, serious gaming, performance assessment,
delivering IT services and enterprise solutions.
development, engineering visualization, and anima-
staff training, and mobile innovations offers efficien-
www.gdit.com
tion industries. We are a privately held corporation
ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SIMULATIONS
cies in education, training and collaboration. In the past decade, we have advanced virtual worlds and
INTERACTIVE DATA VISUALIZATION
founded in 1999 in Columbia, S.C.
HEARTWOOD INC. KITCO FIBER OPTICS
revolutionized serious gaming. We have set the “small business” example and moved ourselves into a mobile, blended solutions company whose mission is to continue to develop innovative ways to produce better decision makers.
Heartwood Inc. produces the building blocks
Kitco Fiber Optics is a recognized leader in
for 3-D virtual training solutions, serving the defense,
fiber optic training and we offer a diversified variety
military, aerospace and health care industries. We are
of ‘hands-on’ certified training for all branches of
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LASER SHOT INC.
MARATHON TARGETS PTY LTD
have served for 11 years as the U.S. Navy’s sole approved shipboard fiber optic trainer and have entered into our third 5-year contract to continue providing this training. Following the same model we developed with the U.S. Navy, we provide strategic
Laser Shot is a leading designer and manufacturer
Marathon makes the world’s first smart target
MIL-STD compliant practices for training and field
of virtual simulation training systems and live fire range
system for dynamic live-fire training. Smart targets
services for the military aviation community, the U.S.
training facilities to support the critical military and law
look, move and behave like people—their paths are
Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, applying the most
enforcement training needs of the United States and
unpredictable, and their human-like motion makes
current ruggedized fiber optic technologies.
allied nations worldwide. Our solutions enable progres-
them challenging to hit. We offer a two-wheel target
info@kitcofo.com
sive training from realistic laser-based systems that
for smooth surfaces and a four-wheel target for
www.kitcofo.com
integrate gunnery and crew training for air, land and
rougher terrain.
KRATOS DEFENSE
Kratos Defense is a life cycle training solutions
sea combat platforms, to live-fire systems including
Our mission is to make live-fire training as
shoot houses, firing ranges and mobile ranges. We
realistic as it can be short of actually stepping into
create and develop video and computer generated
a combat zone. Australian Defence has been using
training courseware that includes editable courses of
our smart targets since 2008. In the U.S., we have
fire, tactical skill building drills, advanced CQB training
recently passed the final field trials of a Foreign
scenarios, and educational tools.
Comparative Test with the Marine Corps.
provider, specializing in developing a workforce dedicated to assuring the readiness, reliability and operational effectiveness of warfighter and C5ISR
LOCKHEED MARTIN GLOBAL TRAINING AND LOGISTICS
MASA GROUP S.A. Masa Group S.A. is a leading provider of
systems. We help organizations and teams optimize
Lockheed Martin’s Global Training and Logistics
advanced software solutions using artificial intel-
performance by improving training outcomes while
business supports U.S. and allied warfighters in
ligence technologies for modeling and simulation.
reducing training time and costs. As a growing
more than 50 countries. Our focus is mission readi-
By leveraging technology and open standards, our
leader in training solutions, we develop and deliver
ness: ensuring servicemen and women have what’s
software combines exercise preparation, behavior
cutting-edge media, from computer-based train-
needed to get the job done as effectively as possible.
modeling, command staff training, crisis manage-
ing to full-fidelity training devices. Using advanced
We offer diverse training programs that encompass
ment simulation, after-action review, doctrine and
workforce competency and instructional design
teaching pilots to fly the world’s most advanced
equipment analysis in the most cost-effective way.
capabilities we employ the most
fighter, soldiers to operate in urban environments and
Rapid implementation, low cost of ownership, high
advanced interactive, web, gaming,
convoys to safely navigate city streets.
fidelity, reusability and ease of use are the key
social media and mobile technolo-
We’re applying our expertise in live, virtual,
specifications of our COTS (commercial-off-the-
gies to help organizations meet and
constructive and immersive training for multiple
shelf) products. The company operates out of Paris,
exceed mission performance goals.
Department of Defense and international customers.
France, and Norfolk, Va.
training@kratosdefense.com
Together with our logistics expertise,
www.kratosdefense.com
we offer customers the best possible
MEGGITT TRAINING SYSTEMS
preparation today to confront the chal-
L-3 LINK SIMULATION & TRAINING
lenges of tomorrow.
LOGISTIC SERVICES INTERNATIONAL INC. Meggitt Training Systems, makers of FATS and Caswell technologies, a division of Meggitt PLC, is L-3 Link’s programs address aircrew training
the leading supplier of integrated live-fire and virtual
delivery and management, simulator production
Logistic Services International Inc. provides
weapons training systems, unmanned land and
and modification, simulation and training research,
courseware development, technical data support,
sea vehicles, aerial targets and electronic scoring
aircraft maintenance logistics support and air traffic
part task trainers, desktop simulations, gaming solu-
systems. Following the acquisition of FATS virtual
control training. We are also a leader in development
tions, and instructor services for the U.S. Department
training systems and Caswell International’s live-fire
of high definition visual system solutions, including
of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and
ranges and services, we have continued to grow our
HD database development, HD image generation
the aerospace industry. We are also a principal sub-
capabilities based on the legacy of these two indus-
and HD visual displays.
contractor to aerospace original equipment manu-
try leaders. Over 10,000 of our live-fire ranges and
We support fixed wing training platforms
facturers for numerous military training programs. We
5,200 virtual systems are fielded internationally, pro-
through new simulator builds, trainer modifications
have provided continuous military training services to
viding judgmental, situational aware-
or training support services. Within military rotary
U.S. and foreign military customers for over 30 years,
ness and marksmanship training to
wing simulation, we are continuing to support the
with more than 20 years of experience developing
the armed forces, law enforcement
U.S. Army’s Aviation Combined Arms
computer-based training, including SCORM confor-
Tactical Trainer (AVCATT) and build
mant interactive courseware since the inception of
mgtts-militarysales@meggitt.com
new simulators for the service’s Flight
SCORM. We are a customer-focused organization
www.meggitttrainingsystems.com
School XXI program.
with 450+ employees directly supporting training
and security organizations.
product development.
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2011 Top Simulation & Training Companies METAVR
management, as well as a provider of choice for
motion in real-time. Our technology visually tracks
simulation, analysis and visualization technology. We
soldiers’ every move without attaching any track-
have been recognized by key clients as a trusted
ing devices or sensors. This tracking technology is
resource. In this role we provide senior manage-
ideal for training simulations for urban warfare or to
ment with integrated capabilities using modeling,
immerse a squad in realistic virtual training environ-
MetaVR develops commercial PC-based soft-
simulation, visualization technologies and support
ments. Our systems track the detailed movements of
ware for the military simulation and training markets,
them with analytical solutions to enhance decision
individual soldiers as well as the position and location
featuring high-speed visualization of 3-D content
making. Our designs deliver and integrate, into other
of a complete squad. These capabilities allow soldiers
and rapid creation of networked virtual worlds using
media or course materials, 3-D visualizations and
to train in a natural realistic fashion
real-world data. Our goal is to provide geospecific
interactive simulations. We also provide engineering
without adding any wearable gear. The
real-time visual simulation systems with the fidelity
and technical services to implement state-of-the-art
tracking data is available in real-time or
of game quality graphics.
solutions.
recorded for after action review.
Our software products enable users to build high-fidelity virtual worlds with its terrain genera-
NGRAIN
OSHKOSH DEFENSE
tion tools and render in real time, at 60Hz frame
At Oshkosh Defense, we specialize in serv-
rates, the resulting virtual worlds with its real-time
ing the defense industry by designing, producing
3-D visualization application, Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG).
and sustaining a portfolio of best-in-class vehicles, Ngrain is the provider of award-winning soft-
products and sustainment solutions. Since 1917,
Our systems are used for applications such
ware solutions that enable people to represent com-
we have delivered more than 85,000 light, medium
as unmanned aerial systems trainers (such as the
plex systems such as jet engines, air brakes, or the
and heavy vehicles and trailers for a full range of
MUSE/ASFERS program of which we are the largest
anatomy of the foot in an interactive 3-D simulation.
missions in the most challenging terrain. We stand
supplier of visual systems), manned flight simulators
Easy to produce, integrate and update, our interac-
behind our products by offering full life cycle sup-
(such as the A-10 program, F-16 programs), mis-
tive 3-D simulation solutions give aerospace and
port and services including fleet maintenance and
sion planning and rehearsal (such as
defense organizations around the world the power
modernization, operator training, technical training,
JTAC simulation training and US Air
to transform maintenance training and performance
logistics and parts support. Altogether, we provide
Force CSO training), urban opera-
support. Innovation is at the heart of what makes
an integrated approach to achieving
tions training, and disaster manage-
our 3-D equipment simulation solutions unique in
the highest levels of operational readi-
ment training.
the market. We offer the most true-to-life virtual
ness and performance, and overall
hands-on experience. We are currently used to
efficiency.
sales@metavr.com
support the training and maintenance
www.metavr.com
of hundreds of equipment systems,
MILITARY TRAINING SERVICE SUPPORT
PLEXSYS INTERFACE PRODUCTS INC.
including vehicles, weapons, aircraft,
Military Training Service Support’s mission is
communications devices and more.
to provide Internet-based solutions to every unit in each branch of the military and the entire training
NIGHT READINESS LLC
Plexsys provides industry leading entity generation
industry, for short run/short suspense production in
solutions including exercise management, scenario
the following areas:
creation, and briefing/debriefing tools. The primary
•
system, ASCOT, creates a cutting edge, robust, and
Preset and custom large format printing and lamination
•
realistic C4I training environment at a fraction of the Night Readiness LLC is dedicated to deliver-
cost of flying aircraft. For currency, system improve-
communications
ing high fidelity, state-of-the-art night operations
ments and upgrades are provided to all customers
•
Training aids for the field and classroom
training systems to U.S. & international military,
with an active support contract. Plexsys is singularly
•
Unit specific apparel, wares and promotional
LE, EMS and other public use customers. Utilizing
customer focused, expending considerable internal
items
our unique, physics-based, simulation and training
funding toward independent research and develop-
Recognition and awards materials, plaques,
technologies, we bring customers the ability to train
ment, staying ahead of the curve, the competition,
art and militaria
in the classroom using actual NVGs, coupled with
and customer needs. The Plexsys history of reliable
Additionally, armytrainingsupport.com will be a
real-world environments, what typically can only be
systems delivery across worldwide locations without
resource to all branches of the Army and the train-
experienced in actual flight conditions or costly flight
extensive system re-tooling or re-hosting, is widely
ing industry with regard to defense news, vendors
simulation. We allow the operators to experience
known and appreciated.
and intelligence.
and understand the wide variety of realistic terrains,
marketing@plexsysipi.com
visibilities and illumination conditions prior to actual
www.plexsysipi.com
•
Indoor and outdoor signage and visual
MYMIC
flight and ground operations saving training hours, maximizing readiness and creating better prepared forces.
PLW MODELWORKS PLW Modelworks is a 3-D urban model production shop specializing in medium to large volume
ORGANIC MOTION INC.
production of urban scenes. As a data provider,
Mymic is an industry leader in science and tech-
Organic Motion develops computer vision sys-
our mission is to supply the highest quality geo-
nology to support decision making and knowledge
tems capable of tracking and simulating human
spatial data we can create. For over a decade,
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2011 Top Simulation & Training Companies ROCKETBOX STUDIOS GMBH
our hands-on philosophy has driven internal innova-
service and support of visual display systems to the
tion, enabling us to deliver world-class datasets. Our
global flight simulator industry. We provide visual display
goal is to raise the level of realism in urban model-
solutions and support including simulator upgrades,
ing to drive the simulation industry to incorporate
mirror re-skinning and cleaning, relocation services,
geometrically accurate, geospatially accurate,
certification programs, modernization updates to leg-
photo-accurate urban scenes as the norm and
acy devices to improve performance and address
Rocketbox is the creator and distributor of a
make synthetic environments with low detail and
obsolescence issues, CRT and projector overhauls,
large library of high quality 3-D character models
geotypical textures a thing of the past.
and complete custom installation of cross-cockpit
and animations for usage in real-time applications
collimating displays for all types of full flight devices for
and rendering. We also do custom 3-D graphics and
the aviation simulation industry. Our expertise in flight
motion capturing, not only in the field of characters,
simulation visual display systems is applicable across
but also for vehicles, weapons, environments, etc.
PRESAGIS
all constructive/virtual simulation systems including
SAAB TRAINING USA LCC
ground vehicles. Presagis is a global leader providing off-theshelf modeling and simulation (M&S) software and
Saab Training USA is committed to remain-
QUANTUM3D INC.
ing a worldwide leader in innovative, realistic and
services to the aerospace and defense markets.
Quantum3D Inc. is a leading developer and
user friendly training devices and support systems.
Serving more than 1,000 customers worldwide,
manufacturer of commercial off the shelf (COTS),
We have supported the U.S. armed forces and
including organizations such as Boeing, Lockheed
open-architecture, real-time visual computing solu-
homeland defense with range systems and military
Martin, Airbus, BAE Systems and CAE, we also
tions. We combine the most advanced hardware
training products for over 30 years. Working directly
develop and steward industry standards on behalf of
and software systems for graphics simulation in a
with the U.S. government, we have delivered over
the M&S community at large. We are
variety of markets and implementations—image
10,000 products including simulators, instrumen-
responsible for the ongoing develop-
generation; tactical computing for avionics; vehicle
tation, and range equipment to the U.S. Army,
ment and support of OpenFlight and
and man-wearable applications; synthetic environ-
U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy SEALS and other
the Common Database (CDB). We
ments; graphics subsystems; and other COTS
agencies. Saab Training USA and Saab Training
make specifications publicly available and incor-
solutions. We are a privately-held company head-
Systems AB of Sweden combine forces with a
porate user feedback through regularly scheduled
quartered in San Jose, Calif.
global presence to support the warfighter and first
user groups and online forums to advance these standards to the benefit of the industry as a whole.
responders with the highest quality simulators and
RAYDON CORPORATION
training services worldwide. We have been building
info@presagis.com
Raydon Corporation was organized in 1988
gunnery ranges and instrumented ranges around
www.presagis.com
and is a certified small business as defined by the
the world from Korea to the USA to Jordan since
Small Business Administration. We have been one
1980. The Marine Corps has been using our instru-
of the world’s leading developers of simulation train-
mented tactical engagement systems for training
Projectiondesign’s vision is to be the lead-
ing products and solutions for over the last twenty
at the same time they partnered with us to begin a
ing manufacturer of high performance projectors.
years. In fact, selected members of the United
major, multiyear, range building program for urban
Products reflect the core philosophy—optimized
States armed services have long depended on us
warfare and live-fire gunnery training. The integrated
performance for their intended application, and a
to provide an extensive range of trainers including
instrumented systems and target programs utilize
better price-to-performance ratio than any compet-
embedded trainers, tabletop trainers,
the state of art real-time communications, simula-
ing product. Recently we have experienced growth
appended trainers and institutional
tion and after action review capability with open
opening new offices, acquiring our U.S. distributor
trainers.
architecture flexibility. This same instrumentation
PROJECTIONDESIGN
and hiring the industry’s best talent. This combined
We specialize in developing new
infrastructure will be fielded to the U.S. Army as part
with our lifelong experience in the development,
simulation and training technologies
of the recently awarded PEO STRI
manufacture and deployment of projectors, includ-
for gunnery training, maneuver training, critical task
Live Training Transformation Interim
ing a new visual simulation ensures
training and rehabilitation/assessment for traumatic
Range System. Saab Training USA
that our partners benefit from local-
brain injury and post-traumatic stress.
is located in the Central Florida’s
ized support, and customize product configurations to fit specific applica-
Research Park in Orlando.
RAYTHEON TRUSTED COMPUTER SOLUTIONS
tions. Intensive training and education is executed
Raytheon Trusted Computer Solutions is an
in support of important partner activities, maximiz-
industry leading developer of cross-domain security
ing ROI for partners and reducing user total cost of
solutions with a proven track record of proactively
ownership calculations.
preventing government and commercial organiza-
SCALABLE NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES
tions from being compromised. The company offers
Q4 SERVICES LLC
Located in Orlando, Fla., Q4 Services is a womenowned small business, specializing in manufacture,
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access and transfer solutions that allow for user-
Scalable Network Technologies provides soft-
and administrator-friendly secure information sharing
ware tools that simulate communication networks
across and between networks of different classifica-
and devices for T&E, planning, and training. These
tion levels. All of our solutions are backed by the
tools elevate the realism of battlefield simulation
company’s Professional Services group to ensure
by adding the rigors of communications and can
the most successful and secure deployments.
interoperate with other simulation platforms using standard-based interfaces.
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2011 Top Simulation & Training Companies Based on our advanced parallel processing
#28 in Washington Technology magazine’s Top 100
Currently developing content for FAAC, among oth-
technology, these high fidelity tools can create
ranking of government contractors. We provide a
ers, our use of proprietary algorithms also allows
virtual networks for integration into live exercises
range of services, including consulting, engineering,
for the automation and rapid development of geo-
using real hardware, users and applications con-
IT, human capital management, learning and KM,
specific, immersive, ground-level environments. We
nected to operational networks—enabling testing
military personnel services, enterprise outsourcing,
create new possibilities for military and commercial
and training of large-scale networks, accelerating
and supply chain management. We operate from
simulation applications by ensuring a product of
development cycle time and reducing costs.
100+ locations throughout 45 states, five Canadian
exceptional fidelity and functionality.
Customers include major aerospace and
provinces, and 14 countries around the world.
defense contractors, the U.S. DoD, mobile network
training@serco-na.com
operators, and research agencies and universities.
www.serco-na.com
SKILLSOFT SkillSoft’s mission is to maximize organizational performance by providing learning and perfor-
SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
SIMFORMOTION LLC
mance support solutions that connect strategy and
Simformotion LLC is a leader in heavy equip-
individuals. Our solutions are designed to support
Science Applications International Corpora-
ment simulator training solutions—it is the licensee
all levels of the organization and can easily be
tion is a Fortune 500 scientific, engineering and
for Cat Simulators for Caterpillar Inc. Cat heavy
adapted to meet strategic business initiatives, on
technology applications company that uses its
equipment simulators deliver dynamic training tech-
demand information needs and individual job roles.
deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital
nology and outstanding safety results through
We enable business organizations to maximize
importance to the nation and the world, in national
state-of-the-art virtual training. Training simulators
business performance through a combination of
security, energy and the environment, critical infra-
help today’s military units dramatically lower costs;
comprehensive e-learning content, online informa-
structure, and health. Our approximately 41,000
address initiatives such as safety and production;
tion resources, and flexible learning technologies
employees serve customers in the U.S. Department
and ensure training can be delivered anytime day
and support services. Our courseware is localized
of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S.
or night, regardless of weather conditions. Cat
into 18 languages with products and services sold
Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. gov-
Simulators are chosen as training solutions in key
in 65 countries.
ernment civil agencies and selected
markets such as mining, contracting, government
commercial markets. Headquartered
and schools, in addition to the Department of
in McLean, Va., we had annual rev-
Defense and foreign militaries. We hold small busi-
enues of $11.1 billion for the fiscal
ness status.
year ending January 31, 2011.
www.catsimulators.com
SDS INTERNATIONAL INC.
SIMMERSION LLC
SMART TECHNOLOGIES
Smart Technologies is a leading provider of
SDS International is a veteran-owned, small
SIMmersion LLC founded in 2002 is the most
collaboration solutions that transform the way the
business with an operations-focused military back-
successful spinout of Johns Hopkins Univer-
world works and learns. Business, military and
ground. Core business activities include education
sity Applied Physics Laboratory. The company’s
government solutions from us can help organiza-
and training services, test and evaluation, analytical
PeopleSim simulation technology supports the
tions optimize the way teams share and work in real
and technical services, and simulation and training
development of advanced training simulations for
time with digital information, regardless of location.
technologies. We have a diverse customer base of
high-value, sensitive, or difficult conversations such
Our interactive whiteboards, display products, col-
active, Guard, Reserve and foreign military forces,
as cross-cultural negotiations, suicide intervention,
laboration software, services and support can be
and commercial clients. Our Advanced Technolo-
armed forces recruitment, or health care discus-
easily tailored to specific business needs. Using
gies Division (Orlando, Fla.) specializes in real-time
sions. Clients include the all branches of the military
our business solutions groups can access and
scene visualization, manned and unmanned simula-
services, FBI, DEA, intelligence agencies, National
share information they need to collaborate, train,
tion systems, constructive simulations, rapid terrain
Institutes of Health and commercial businesses.
present and teach. We maintain a broad portfolio
generation capabilities, and visual/sensor database
Our focus is to use advanced technology to change
of patents, including 68 issued in the United States
and 3-D model generation. We provide quality,
behavior through effective training systems, and to
and 77 issued internationally.
integrated products, with high-end performance at
support research that evaluates the effectiveness of
pr@smarttech.com
competitive prices for a variety of simulation training
soft skills training.
www.smarttech.com
and mission rehearsal applications.
SIMTHETIQ
STOTTLER HENKE ASSOCIATES INC.
SERCO INC.
Simthetiq is a supplier of advanced 3-D solu-
Stottler Henke Associates Inc. applies artificial
Serco Inc. is the North American subsidiary
tions for the global defense, aerospace, gaming
intelligence and other advanced software technolo-
of one of the world’s leading and most admired
and research industry. Through the employment of
gies to solve problems that defy solution using tra-
service companies, Serco Group plc. Based in
customized gaming toolsets, we extend the training
ditional approaches. We deliver intelligent software
Reston, Va., we operate under an approved Special
capabilities and interoperability in distributed interac-
solutions for education and training, planning and
Security Agreement and are ISO 9001:2008 certi-
tive simulations by offering a vast library of high-res-
scheduling, knowledge management and discov-
fied with CMMI level 3 capabilities. We are ranked
olution, cross-platform models and environments.
ery, and decision support.
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2011 Top Simulation & Training Companies STRATEGIC OPERATIONS INC.
three critical components—high fidelity/accurate
TECH VALLEY TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Strategic Operations Inc., on the lot of Stu Segall
underwater egress simulators, the world’s only
Tech Valley Technologies Inc. is a veteran-
Productions, a full-service TV/movie studio, provides
man-lift certified lifting system (specifically designed
owned small business specializing in research and
“Hyper-Realistic” training services and products for
for underwater egress application) and a training
manufacturing for the U.S. military. Our thermal
military, law enforcement and other organizations
methodology based on adult learning principles. Our
targets provide a realistic signature identical to the
responsible for homeland security. We employ state-
purpose is to enhance and preserve workers’ lives
human body. Our thermal images allow soldiers to
of-the-art Hollywood battlefield special effects, com-
through safety education, training technologies, and
quickly make ‘shoot/don’t shoot’ decisions during
bat wound effects, medical simulation systems, role
applied research and development.
training. Our reactive targetry offers precision scor-
players, subject matter experts, training coordinators, and training scenarios to create training envi-
ing in simulated real world environments, assisting
TACTICAL MICRO INC.
with after action review (AAR). We have worked with
ronments that are the most unique in the industry.
the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy and special
Over the last nine years Strategic Operations has
forces, among others. In the future, we will continue
provided Hyper-Realistic training sup-
to meet the evolving needs of our customers via
port to more than 500,000 soldiers,
ongoing product development, customer service,
sailors, Marines, airmen and Coast
Tactical Micro’s innovation in digital instrumen-
Guard personnel prior to deployment
tation, advanced audio/video recording and broad-
to Afghanistan and Iraq.
casting provide marked improvements in readying
and technical support.
TERNION CORPORATION
our warfighters for full spectrum operations. From
Since in 1989, Ternion Corporation has pro-
design and software engineering to a fully ISO 9001
vided highly flexible simulation solutions to govern-
production facility, our solutions—products and ser-
ment and commercial organizations worldwide. Its
vices—are focused on the success of our customer,
flagship product line FLAMES is a commercial off-
the warfighter. Our training systems allow live audio,
the-shelf software suite that provides the framework
video and data capture, and replay, of almost any
and all basic functionality needed for constructive
Strategic Resources Inc. was founded in 1988
training environment in accordance with OSD’s cur-
simulations, as well as the ability to interface with
by Rose A. McElrath-Slade. Whether we are pro-
rent training guidance. By non-obtrusively capturing
live, virtual, and other constructive simulations. In
viding engineering/logistics, telecommunications,
the sights, sounds and data during training, AARs
addition, our team of experts can develop cus-
management consulting, information technology
can address all of the combat system’s capabilities
tom FLAMES-based simulations to meet specific
or health care services, our first priority is deliver-
for a better learning experience.
requirements. FLAMES is now available with free
STRATEGIC RESOURCES INC.
ing a superior quality solution that meets customer requirements and exceeds customer expectations. Our success is best evidenced by:
runtime licenses, unlike any other product in the
THE TATITLEK CORPORATION
commercial simulation industry.
The Tatitlek Corporation, an Alaska Native Vil-
TERRASIM INC.
•
Numerous industry and customer awards
lage Corporation, specializes in exercise support
•
Steady, continued growth and development,
that includes role player augmented realistic training;
TerraSim is a high-technology company that
even in times of economic recession
CBRN mobile training teams, contractor logistics
provides software solutions for advanced visual
Consistent quality certification under ISO 9001
support for indoor simulated marksmanship trainer-
simulation and terrain construction using a variety
(since 1999) and CMMI Level 3 (since 2008)
enhanced and combat convoy trainer simulators,
of geospatial source data. Our TerraTools auto-
Recognition as an industry leader under
vertical & horizontal construction; cultural advising/
mates dense urban environment construction for
multiple large-scale IDIQ awards, including
linguist services; facilities management/operations;
operations planning and situation assessment. It
OPTARSS II, HRsolutions, IMCS II, CSBS, and
janitorial and food services, IT centric
produces exercise databases covering hundreds of
others
professional technical services and
one degree geocells. We also provide correlated ter-
bd@sri-hq.com
live, virtual and constructive (LVC)
rain database construction services and advanced
www.sri-hq.com
training solutions. Our primary cus-
development. Our source data preparation tools
tomer is the warfighter.
cut the key cost drivers in modeling and simulation
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SUNDOG SOFTWARE LLC Sundog Software LLC provides real-time visual
workflows. Our Xtract recovers legacy data and
TEC-MASTERS INC.
processes it for reuse. Our RoadMAP seamlessly
simulation of the sky and everything in it. Our flag-
Tec-Masters Inc. (TMI) is a Huntsville, Ala.-
ship product, SilverLining, is middleware for C++
based minority-owned small disadvantaged busi-
image generator applications and games providing
ness (SDB) that is ISO 9001:2008 and CMMI Level
physically-based skies, weather effects, outdoor
3 certified. We are a financially strong, debt-free
scene lighting, and 3-D volumetric clouds for any
small business with a contract base averaging $59
Trofholz Technologies Inc. is an innovative sys-
time of day at any location.
million in annual revenues over the last three years;
tems integrator and service provider with a solid
www.sundog-soft.com
with total revenue over $387 million from 2005-
performance reputation in information technology
2010. Our core business areas are modeling and
solutions, accelerated learning environments, lan-
simulation, engineering services, system engineering
guage and intelligence services, electronic security
The mission of Survival Systems USA is to
and technical assistance support, software develop-
systems and mission support.
provide the most innovative and realistic aviation
ment, test & evaluation, program & acquisition man-
We were established in 2002 and are headquar-
and vehicle training systems available in the market
agement support, training, creative media, logistics
tered in Rocklin, Calif. We are a certified 8(a), ser-
today. Our training systems approach consists of
support and information technology.
vice-disabled veteran (SDV), woman-owned, small
SURVIVAL SYSTEMS USA INC.
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detects and attributes road networks and linear features from aerial and satellite imagery.
TROFHOLZ TECHNOLOGIES INC.
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2011 Top Simulation & Training Companies disadvantaged business (SDB) with operational
and use of proprietary technology. We take great
driver training equipment for military
locations across the U.S. and a global presence.
pride in the creation of each project: We build
platforms, cars, trucks and rail-borne
We make our clients successful by listening
strong, sincere business relationships, striving to
vehicles as well as gunnery, crew,
to their needs, understanding their business, and
understand your training needs. Our commitment to
combat and tactical simulation &
delivering innovative, proven solutions that conform
your vision ensures effective solutions and provides
training systems.
to the individual requirements and exceeds their
you with a lifetime training partner well versed in your
expectations.
organization’s goals.
UFA INC. UFA Inc. is a global leader in air traffic control
www.visualpurple.com
WILL INTERACTIVE INC. WILL Interactive Inc. is the most experienced and highly awarded computer-based simulation
VR SOLUTIONS
and serious game developer in the United States.
(ATC) simulation and voice technologies for ATC
VR Solutions has a particular focus on enabling
Founded in 1994, we are the inventor and sole
training and air traffic management (ATM) planning.
the integration, supply and support of advanced
producer of Virtual Experience Immersive Learning
Our products are delivered to civil aviation, military
visualization and displays. Founded 1999, we are
Simulations (VEILS) and the patented Interactive
and university customers worldwide. Differentiated
based in Australia with offices in India and Southeast
Behavior Modification System upon which all VEILS
by market-leading voice recognition and response
Asia. Our staff comprises highly technical engineers
are built. By merging the engagement power of
system and highly realistic flight training scenarios,
responsible for impeccable knowledge transfer from
video games and movies into a new and powerful
our products enable controllers to train more flexibly,
design stages, through manufacturing & installa-
education and training genre, our proven effective
effectively and cost-efficiently.
tion completion. We are regularly challenged cre-
simulation software enables users to perform under
We excel in developing complex software archi-
atively, resulting in many ‘world first’ installations.
realistic day-to-day stresses, participate in real-life
tectures, algorithm development including aircraft
Our software engineers create different interfaces,
situations, make real-life choices and experience
modeling and navigation. We offer a unique combi-
maximizing the flow of information depending on
the consequences of their actions, all in a full motion
nation of small business responsiveness and atten-
time—sensitive, supportable information handling
video landscape.
tion along with extensive program experience and
and display components for visual and support sys-
understanding of the ATC field. A key aspect of our
tems. Our human systems interface competences
business is a fresh and innovative approach to cli-
are class-leading and recognized internationally.
WITTENSTEIN AEROSPACE & SIMULATION Inc.
ent’s needs. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our clients’ needs.
VT MÄK
We are a leading provider of ATC simulators for
VT MÄK, a company of VT Systems, develops
the U.S. Army National Guard. We have provided
software to link, simulate, and visualize the virtual
Committed to being a world-class partner
numerous systems to the U.S. Air Force, the U.S.
world. We create tools and toolkits for distributed
of intelligent mechatronic drive technology, servo
Army, U.S. military and customers worldwide.
simulations, develop PC-based military tactical and
systems and mechanical components, Wittenstein
operational trainers, craft custom solutions and
Aerospace & Simulation uses the power of sci-
research and develop the latest simulation technolo-
ence, innovation and forward thinking engineering
gies. We build commercial off-the-shelf simulation
to provide cutting-edge technology for simulation.
software that is flexible, portable and supported. We
Thinking beyond the traditional, we are constantly
put our distributed simulation expertise in each of
creating new motion solutions and services based
Vcom3D’s innovations create greater realism
our interoperable products, from the VR-Link net-
on the MINI (Miniaturization, Integra-
in modeling, simulation, education and training. We
working toolkit, to VR-Forces, MÄK’s computer gen-
tion, Networking and Intelligence)
are leaders in providing 3-D virtual characters with
erated forces toolkit. Our worldwide
principle. We provide e-Motion—elec-
neurophysiological, emotional and cultural behaviors
customers include ITT Industries,
tronic devices for simulators that are
for learning on multiple platforms, including serious
Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon,
games for mobile devices. We leverage gaming
Thales, Tenix, Dassault and BAE.
VCOM3D INC.
technology to provide innovative just-in-time training and mission performance aids for conducting
WEGMANN USA INC.
built around customer needs. info@wittenstein-us.com www.wittenstein-us.com
ZEDASOFT INC.
operations in unfamiliar cultures, as well as for providing health care in battlefield, field hospital, and
ZedaSoft develops innovative man-in-the-loop
air evacuation conditions. Game-based scenarios
and constructive simulation solutions for the avion-
featuring realistic military and civilian virtual patients assist medical teams as they treat and transport patients from point-of-injury to stateside care.
VISUAL PURPLE
ics laboratory, business development, and simulaWegmann USA Inc., a subsidiary of Krauss-
tion and visualization industries. Our main goal is to
Maffei Wegmann (KMW), Germany, is a Virginia cor-
strike the balance between realistic simulation and
poration founded in 1992 whose primary business
cost-effective deployed solutions utilizing modern
is manufacturing and related services marketed
simulation architecture.
Visual Purple’s mission is to provide our cli-
throughout the world. Our training and simulation
ents and partners with world-class, state-of-the-art
(T&S) group based in Orlando, Fla., concentrates
instructional tools that increase trainee understand-
on ground-based systems for support of the U.S.
ing of processes and procedures, reduce training
armed forces, and other government organizations.
time, and improve overall mission readiness and
Our T&S group offers a full range of training, simula-
performance through unique simulation experiences
tion, and engineering support services including
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