Thanks for visiting ForgeFX at I/ITSEC 2016

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the ForgeFX Simulations booth at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando earlier this month. We really enjoyed meeting everyone at the show, demonstrating our latest simulation-based trainers, hearing about potential uses for our services, and getting tons of invaluable feedback from the public on simulators.

ForgeFX demonstrating their latest VR-based training simulators at I/ITSEC 2016

This year's 50th anniversary of I/ITSEC was an blast and ForgeFX was pleased to help celebrate 50 years of innovation in modeling, simulation and training. Thanks to Janet Spruill, I/ITSEC 2016 Conference Chair, and the entire I/ITSEC staff for putting on another fantastic event.

ForgeFX Simulations was proud to be an exhibitor for the 5th year in a row, demonstrating our custom virtual reality training simulators to all of the attendees on the exhibit floor. A special thank you to all of the US Air Force ROTC Juniors who attended our simulation demonstrations and helped us beta test some of our VR-based simulators.

Air Force ROTC Juniors spending time with ForgeFX Simulations at I/ITSEC 2016

VR-based industrial training simulators at I/ITSEC by ForgeFX

HTC Vive-based room scale VR training simulations

Virtual Reality (VR) Industrial Equipment Training Simulators

The VR-based aircraft deicing simulator that ForgeFX developed for Global Ground Support was a big favorite at the show. Operators were immersed in a fully interactive, virtual 360 degree snowing airport environment, where they have both head tracking and positional tracking capabilities within the virtual world, also known as 6 degrees of freedom. These 6 degrees of freedom allow operators to feel a sense of presence in the virtual world, so they focus on machine control operation as well as the complexities of the job they're training for.

ForgeFX CTO, Adam Kane, demonstrates a VR-based training simulator at I/ITSEC 2016

Coupled with hand-tracking and real-world controller integration, VR training simulators replicate real-world equipment, environments and spatial relations challenges. This combination provides a high-impact training environment. 

Innovation Showcase

ForgeFX Simulations President and Co-Founder, Greg Meyers, presented a talk at the Innovation Showcase pavilion where he discussed using modern game engine technology to produce and deploy VR-based industrial training simulators

ForgeFX VR-Based Training Simulators

ForgeFX featured 2 of their latest VR-based industrial training simulators at I/ITSEC 2016, an aircraft deicing simulator developed for Global Ground Support, and an aerial work platform training simulator developed for JLG Industries.

Thanks again to everyone who made I/ITSEC 2016 a huge success. We're looking forward to speaking with everyone whom we made contact with at this year's show. Please don't hesitate to contact ForgeFX Simulations to discuss custom training solutions for your organization, and we'll see everyone again next year at I/ITSEC 2017!

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ForgeFX Simulations at I/ITSEC 2016

ForgeFX Simulations is excited to be exhibiting at I/ITSEC 2016 next week in Orlando, Florida. I/ITSEC, the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference, is the world's largest modeling, simulation, and training conference. http://www.iitsec.org/

If you're attending I/ITSEC this year, please stop by and visit ForgeFX Simulations at booth #2807. This year we're featuring a collection of the VR-based training simulators that we've developed, and are excited to demonstrate these simulators to all of the attendees who drop by our booth. 

ForgeFX President, Greg Meyers, will be presenting a session at the Innovation Showcase (booth #2949) on Tuesday 11/29 at 2:30pm. Greg's session, VR-Based Training Simulators, Developed Economically, will focus on the affordable production of VR-based training simulators, how organizations can leverage this technology, and the return on investment which they can expect. 

The ForgeFX team is looking forward to seeing everyone at I/ITSEC this year, demonstrating our latest work, and talking with everyone about training simulation development—we'll see you there!

ForgeFX Simulations at SIGGRAPH 2016

ForgeFX Simulations is excited to be exhibiting at SIGGRAPH 2016 which will take place in Anaheim, CA from July 24th through July 28th. Front and center in our booth will be the VR-based aircraft deicing simulator ForgeFX is developing for Global Ground Support.



Please visit us at booth #260 to see a collection of the latest simulation-based training solutions we've been working on, including a number of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications.

The 43rd SIGGRAPH Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience, featuring the world's most prestigious forum for computer graphics research, creative adventures in digital media, immersive realities, emerging interactive technologies, advanced mobile systems, and hands-on opportunities for creative collaboration.


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Virtual Reality Simulations, Real World Training

The Real Virtual Show interviewed ForgeFX Simulations President and Co-Owner, Greg Meyers, for episode 30: Virtual Reality Simulations, Real World Training. With virtual reality’s high level of immersion, the educational possibilities are endless — we’ll discuss the practical side of this mixed reality tech with Greg Meyers, President and Co-Owner of ForgeFX.

We’ll chat about how interactive 3D job-training simulators “transform users from passive audience members to active participants in the training process” as well as how simulations can be part of an effective sales strategy.


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Thanks for visiting ForgeFX Simulations at SVVR

Thank you to everyone who visited ForgeFX at the Silicon Valley Virtual Reality Conference and Expo a couple of weeks ago. We had a great time demonstrating all of the VR-based industrial job training simulators we're developing and talking with all the attendees, speakers and exhibitors about how VR can increase the effectiveness of simulation-based job training.

Greg Meyers from ForgeFX demonstrates aircraft deicing operator training in virtual reality.

ForgeFX specializes in the development of simulation-based training for industrial equipment operators, and with the release of commercially available VR headsets we've seen a huge increase in demand for VR-enabled training simulators. We are currently in the process of adding VR support for a number of our legacy simulators, like the aircraft deicing simulator we built for Global Ground Support, as well as developing new simulators that are designed specifically for VR.

What People are Saying about SVVR 2016 and ForgeFX Simulations

TechRepublic: 10 AR and VR companies to watch from 2016's SVVR Expo
"The Silicon Valley Virtual Reality conference featured more than 100 VR companies. Here are some of the standouts."

CNET: The Wildest Experiences at Silicon Valley's Virtual Reality Expo
"Ever wanted to learn how to de-ice an airplane and get it ready to fly? ForgeFX creates job training simulations that can make you feel a bit like you're operating the actual machines you'd use."

NVIDIA: ForgeFX has cool VR job training simulations powered by Alienware PCs with GeForce GTX 970s at SVVR2016.

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JLG Reaching Out in Reality and Virtual Reality

Come on out to the Silicon Valley Virtual Reality Expo (SSVR) in San Jose, CA next week to see the next-generation JLG Equipment Training Simulator that ForgeFX Simulations is developing for JLG, including full Oculus Rift virtual-reality head-mounted-display support.

JLG is a leading manufacturer of lift equipment for uses in all industries, as well as a leader in delivering innovative training solutions to their customers. ForgeFX is proud to partner with JLG to develop VR-based training simulators for them. The JLG equipment simulator will be demonstrated at SVVR this year inside the ForgeFX Simulations booth so be sure to stop by and check it out.


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Virtual Reality Has Arrived

I think it is finally safe to say that Virtual Reality (VR) has arrived for the consumer, a statement we've been hoping to say for decades, and one we've been skeptical to say even as all signs were pointing to it. With the recent release of affordable consumer-ready VR devices by a number of manufacturers, and tools to produce VR applications readily accessible, the creation and deployment of high quality VR apps is finally a reality. These VR apps can now easily be deployed and networked, delivering high-quality interactive multi-user VR solutions to the public— the dream ever since we first read Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash.

ForgeFX Simulations at the Silicon Valley Virtual Reality (SVVR) Conference and Expo

ForgeFX Simulations is excited to be participating at SVVR this year, the largest professional event for the Virtual Reality industry, and this year’s show should be the most exciting one yet with the recent release of the Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR, HTC Vive and Valve's SteamVR. We are looking forward to demonstrating an array of the VR applications we've been working on, especially the next generation, Oculus Rift-enabled, aircraft deicing simulator we're currently building for Global Ground Support.

Global Ground Support's Virtual Reality Aircraft Deicing Training Simulator

Global Ground Support is a leading manufacturer of military, airline and airport ground support equipment. Global Ground Support is committed to the delivery of top quality products and services to its customers and will be releasing the next-generation VR-enabled simulator in Q1 of 2017. For VR-enabled aircraft deicing training simulator pre-order inquiries, please contact Global Ground Support.

Come to the VR Expo at the San Jose, CA Convention Center, April 27 - 29, to see ForgeFX and more than 200 other exhibitors demonstrate the VR solutions we've been working on. Virtual Reality has finally hit the mainstream and we're rapidly deploying VR-based training simulators for many of our clients. Stop by and talk with us in San Jose, or for VR development inquiries, please contact ForgeFX.

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