We're excited to announce thatForgeFX Simulationswill be exhibiting at theDefense Threat Reduction Agency's Chemical and Biological Defense Science & Technology Conference (CBD S&T) Conference! The premier event covering chemical and biological defense science and technology. December 2-5, at theBroward County Convention Centerin Fort Lauderdale, Florida!
ForgeFX will be exhibiting a collection of our chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear detection device training simulators, as well as our new Virtual Operational Readiness Tactical Engagement Exercise (VORTEX) Mission Planner. Please stop by booth 110 to experience our simulators in-person.
ForgeFX wins GSA subcontract to deliver unlocked sandbox CBRN simulation product significantly advancing the Department of Defense’s HoloTrainer project.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 10, 2024 – Today ForgeFX Simulations announces the award of a pivotal General Service Administration (GSA) subcontract from SciTech Services, Inc., to extend the Enhanced Warfighter Augmented Trainer (EWAT), or HoloTrainer, project for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). SciTech Services, Inc., Prime Contractor and veteran provider of research and development to the DOD, was awarded the GSA contract from the U.S. Department of Defense Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense’s (JPEO-CBRND) Joint Project Manager for CBRN Special Operations Forces (JPM CBRN SOF). This award marks a significant advancement in the training of JPM CBRN SOF’s EWAT initiative, underscoring their commitment to enhancing their military personnel’s operational readiness and decision-making skills through innovative mixed reality training simulators.
The CBRND HoloTrainer is a suite of augmented reality CBRND device training simulators designed to accelerate operational readiness for warfighters anywhere, anytime. Supported by Microsoft’s HoloLens 2, the HoloTrainer creates a comprehensive training platform to improve the operational readiness of military personnel through realistic training scenarios on over a dozen CBRN detection devices.
The inclusion of high-fidelity digital twins of the actual devices in a mixed-reality environment emphasizes safety and efficiency in CBRN response scenarios. The added enhancement of networked multiuser functionality facilitates remote, collaborative training, ensuring expert instructor training is available in the lesson, regardless of the end user’s physical location. Guided lessons instruct trainees in parts familiarization, modes of operation, maintenance and calibration procedures, and more.
"Developing the EWAT HoloTrainer project for the JPM CBRN SOF has been an extraordinary journey for us at ForgeFX Simulations and all of the CBRND device manufacturers and subject matter experts we’ve had the pleasure of working with. These networked multiuser CBRN detection device mixed reality training simulators are a remarkable achievement in immersive learning technologies. It’s not just a training tool but a leap forward in preparing operatives for complex, real-world scenarios. By integrating advanced mixed reality with networked, multi-user capabilities, we’ve created an environment where teams can train together in highly realistic simulations, no matter where they are located. This level of realism and interactivity is unprecedented in CBRN training. We’re proud to be at the forefront of this technological advancement, providing solutions that significantly enhance the readiness and capabilities of the Department of Defense and our special operations forces all around the world." Greg Meyers, CEO and Co-Founder, ForgeFX Simulations
The delivery of the unguided simulation product for the X-am 8000 represents a significant leap forward in preparing warfighters for real-world scenarios with a highly immersive training experience that exposes warfighters to the complexities of monitoring and identifying multiple hazardous gases without predefined guidance. By engaging with the simulation in an unstructured environment, trainees develop critical thinking and decision-making skills, mirroring the unpredictability and pressure of actual field conditions.
This aspect of the training is crucial, as it teaches warfighters to recognize and react to life-threatening variations in oxygen levels and other lethal gaseous environments, a common and dangerous scenario in CBRN operations. The unguided format of this simulation encourages warfighters to explore and interact with the virtual device independently, fostering a deeper understanding of the X-am 8000’s functionalities and operational procedures.
This learning method is instrumental in building confidence and competence, ensuring that military personnel are better equipped to handle the Draeger X-am 8000 efficiently and safely before entering the hazards of real-world application. This breakthrough in training methodology, facilitated by the collaborative efforts of SciTech Services, Inc., Draeger, and ForgeFX Simulations, underscores a commitment to advancing military readiness through cutting-edge technology.
The unguided lesson format not only enhances the practical skills of our warfighters but also prepares them mentally for the complexities of CBRN missions, significantly boosting their operational readiness.
As ForgeFX Simulations continues the exciting journey with the JPM CBRN SOF we extend an invitation to forward-thinking organizations aiming to transform their training environments to contact us. ForgeFX’s pioneering solutions, featuring networked multi-user mixed reality training simulators through the holographic projection of fully interactable digital twins, are at the forefront of immersive learning technologies. If your goal is to advance operational efficiency, enrich educational endeavors, or navigate the forefront of training innovations, ForgeFX stands ready to make your vision a reality. Reach out to us to explore how our award-winning approaches can be customized to suit the specific needs of your projects, propelling your training infrastructure into a new era of excellence.
About ForgeFX Simulations ForgeFX is a training simulation software development company. Founded in 2002, ForgeFX develops high-quality custom interactive 3D simulation and visualization software products for clients across a wide array of industries. Leveraging high-fidelity 3D graphics and game engine development tools, ForgeFX provides development services for mixed reality training simulators for clients looking to distribute interactive simulation-based training solutions. Employed by industries including national defense, healthcare, pharmaceutical, insurance, mining, construction, and transportation, ForgeFX’s products produce measurable improvements in trainee engagement and knowledge retention. For more information, visit: https://forgefx.com
About SciTech SciTech Services, Inc. has been a dedicated research, development, testing, engineering, and life science service provider to the Department of Defense (DOD) and other government entities for over 30 years. SciTech supports critical DOD sectors, including the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Special Operations, in addition to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), aiding in biomedical research, vaccine development, and clinical trials. For more information, visit: https://scitechinc.com
About Draeger Draeger manufactures medical and safety technology products. Protecting, supporting, and saving people’s lives worldwide in hospitals, fire departments, emergency services, authorities, mining, and industry. Founded in Lübeck in 1889, Draeger has grown into a worldwide, listed enterprise in its fifth generation as a family-run business. For more information, visit: https://www.draeger.com/en-us_us/Home
About JPEO-CBRND The Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) mission is to provide integrated layered chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense capabilities to the Joint Force across combined Joint All-Domain Operations. JPEO-CBRND’s goal is to enable the Joint Force to fight and win unencumbered by a CBRN environment. To learn more about JPEO-CBRND, visit: https://www.jpeocbrnd.osd.mil, or follow JPEO-CBRND on social media @JPEOCBRND.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this press release reflect the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, nor the United States Government.
The Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) has selected MRIGlobal and ForgeFX Simulations to bring the latest advances in simulation-based training programs to its Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV) technology and deployment strategies. As the military continues to modernize and upgrade its hardware and software capabilities, its training must keep pace to ensure warfighters remain at the top of their game. The newest installment to these programs will update the JPEO-CBRND’s Tele Operations Simulator for the modern UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) used by the military today.
First produced in 2020, the Tele-Op Simulator is among a series of simulation-based training and visualization products that MRIGlobal and ForgeFX Simulations have collaborated on for the US Government. The original simulator includes a virtual Polaris MRZR equipped as an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). Mounted with previous prototype Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) detection equipment and activated with onboard controls, the UGV is piloted via a customized version of the ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit) application. Using a module that recreates the ATAK interface, the simulator allows trainees to activate and remotely drive the virtual UGV across several square kilometers of virtual terrain, exactly as they would in the field.
Read the full press release here: MRIGlobal and ForgeFX Simulations Partner to Advance CBRN Special Operations Simulator
We'd like to thank Augmented World Expo for inviting us to present at Augmented World Expo, 2023 last week at the Santa Clara Convention Center, and for posting the talk online for all to see: https://www.youtube.com/embed/-yOnL3D_kp8
ForgeFX CEO, Greg Meyers, and CPO, Scott LaForge, presented this session covering the augmented reality-based CBRN detection device training simulators we're developing for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) through the JPEO for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBNRD) in collaboration with research institute, MRIGlobal, and CBRN detection device manufacturers, including Teledyne FLIR.
The JPEO-CBRND partnered with MRIGlobal and ForgeFX Simulations to produce The CBNRD HoloTrainer, a networked multiuser Microsoft HoloLens 2 augmented reality training simulator for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear detection device operators. This presentation will cover the entire project lifecycle, including government requirements and the development of holographically projected interactive virtual equipment, culminating in deployment to soldiers. The CBRND HoloTrainer is a groundbreaking spatial computing application that significantly increases the effectiveness of its users. https://www.youtube.com/embed/-yOnL3D_kp8
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- The U.S. Department of Defense Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) has contracted MRIGlobal and ForgeFX Simulations to develop an augmented reality (AR) CBRN detection device training simulator. The Enhanced Warfighter Augmented Trainer (EWAT), or HoloTrainer, is a training simulator designed specifically for the Joint Project Manager Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Special Operations Forces (JPM CBRN SOF) to provide first responders and warfighters with the best possible training to identify hazardous materials and situations accurately.
The training simulator program is powered by a Microsoft HoloLens 2, projecting holographic interactive digital twins of physical devices. The application includes guided training lessons for all major functions the device performs, with voice-over-narration and text instruction. Users can learn at their own pace, by doing actual tasks and steps needed to master use of the real-world device. In addition, the HoloTrainer allows users to train with physical devices, seeing holographically projected animations and instructions on the heads-up-display (HUD) in front of them, allowing them to keep their hands on the device at all times. The application also supports networked multi-user connectivity, enabling trainers and trainees to work together remotely as if in the same room.
Read the full press release here: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/636692119/forgefx-simulations-mriglobal-develop-an-augmented-reality-cbrn-detection-device-training-simulator-for-us-military
The JPEO-CBRND partnered with MRIGlobal and ForgeFX Simulations to produce The CBNRD HoloTrainer, a networked multiuser Microsoft HoloLens 2 augmented reality training simulator for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear detection device operators. This presentation will cover the entire project lifecycle, including government requirements and the development of holographically projected interactive virtual equipment, culminating in deployment to soldiers. The CBRND HoloTrainer is a groundbreaking spatial computing application that significantly increases the effectiveness of its users.
The CBRND HoloTrainer is an augmented reality device training simulator built for the Microsoft HoloLens 2 by ForgeFX Simulations and MRIGlobal. The CBRND HoloTrainer instructs trainees in the familiarization, operation, and maintenance of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear detection devices by providing holographically-projected interactive 3D virtual versions of the devices for trainees to train on.
Peter Anderson, Principal Engineer at MRIGlobal, demonstrates the CBRND HoloTrainer, a suite of augmented reality device training simulators developed by MRIGlobal and ForgeFX Simulations, at the 2022 Chemical and Biological Defense Science and Technology Conference in San Francisco, California.
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