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Training and simulation specialists, MASA Group will showcase its AI-based Modeling & Simulation (M&S) software and expertise for the defence market at a range of upcoming events. MASA will exhibit SYNERGY & XVR at Congrès National des Sapeurs-Pompiers (exhibition for Firefighters) during September 18-21 in Vannes, France. Strategic partner... 17 September 2019
The Digital Pathology Association (DPA) will host its 13th annual global conference, Pathology Visions, from October 6-8, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida. The association will also be celebrating its 10th anniversary of the association at the conference. The DPA is a not-for-profit member organization comprised of... 13 September 2019
The Canadian Patient Safety Institute invites all Canadians – the public, providers and leaders – to become involved in making patient safety a priority. Registration is open for Canadian Patient Safety Week (CPSW), which runs October 28 to November 1, 2019. This year’s theme is Conquer Silence. What most... 13 September 2019
3D Systems has released the new Neck Module for U/S Mentor, which includes procedural tasks/clinical cases for diagnostic neck U/S examination training using a designated linear probe. The module for the U/S Mentor provides hands-on training of neck ultrasound examination. It incorporates hands-on procedural tasks and virtual patient clinical... 13 September 2019
Friday Night at the ER is hosting an experiential workshop featuring its simulation game from November 6-7 at Villanova University. The workshop begins with the Friday Night at the ER game, which is set in a hospital, but works for all industries. In teams of four, players will manage... 12 September 2019
321 Next Reality has released a video featuring a virtual reality (VR) experience showcasing Crohn’s Disease. The video highlights an interactive VR simulation, during which “players” interact using a virtual reality headset to play a VR game called “Attack of the Crohn's.” The name for the interactive VR experience... 12 September 2019
Osso VR is partnering with Sawbones, the originator of “hands-on” orthopaedic and medical workshop models. Together, they’re digitizing Sawbones’ traditional bone models to expand and diversify the products’ application, enabling the models to be used repeatedly and without barriers in the virtual environment. Sawbones’ orthopaedic bones are designed to... 12 September 2019
Osso VR announced the launch of a virtual reality (VR) training module for Wright Medical’s INFINITY Total Ankle Replacement System. The module is being demonstrated at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) annual meeting from Sept. 12-15, 2019. This training scenario allows surgeons to experience in a... 12 September 2019
Varjo announced the opening of its US headquarters in the Washington D.C. area. The company, which is celebrating three years of business this month, has seen unprecedented momentum to date in the industrial virtual reality space, having brought to market the human-eye resolution headset (Varjo VR-1); launched a reseller program... 12 September 2019
Real-time 3D engine UNIGINE has announced support for the Varjo VR-1 in its 2.9 release. UNIGINE is a global company focused on real-time 3D technologies, delivering industrial solutions for simulation, visualization, scientific research, virtual reality systems and more. Current industry use cases for UNIGINE include safer training for transport; readiness... 12 September 2019
Real-time 3D engine UNIGINE has announced support for the Varjo VR-1 in its 2.9 release. UNIGINE is a global company focused on real-time 3D technologies, delivering industrial solutions for simulation, visualization, scientific research, virtual reality systems and more. Current industry use cases for UNIGINE include safer training for transport; readiness... 12 September 2019
In a bid to boost training and employment opportunities, the construction sector in New Zealand is using VR technology. The Ministry of Social Development has partnered with Joy Business Academy (JBA) to develop the Skills for Industry Virtual Reality Training and Employment Tool. Its aim is to improve job opportunities... 12 September 2019
VirtaMed has collaborated with Smith+Nephew to provide surgical simulation training as part of its Training & Education portfolio for advanced surgical devices. Smith+Nephew’s original surgical instruments will be adapted and incorporated into new simulation modules for knee, shoulder and hip arthroscopy, including advanced surgical techniques such as rotator cuff... 11 September 2019
Mount Sinai HELPS Center and Colorado-based Health Scholars completed a study this July to assess the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) simulation training for assessing Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) competency. The study demonstrated that Health Scholars’ ACLS VR application performed similarly to high-fidelity mannequin-based simulation, specifically: VR simulation... 11 September 2019
XRHealth announced its collaboration with Magic Leap, aimed at bringing XRHealth health and wellness solutions to Magic Leap devices – a new ARHealth platform. XRHealth and Magic Leap are collaborating to bring XRHealth health and wellness solutions to medical practitioners. The ARHealth therapeutic platform will deliver spatial computing applications... 10 September 2019
CM Labs’ new Mobile Crane Training Pack features new assessment tools and training exercises, including the industry’s only tandem lift exercise for mobile cranes. The tandem lift exercise teaches the lead crane operator how to safely and efficiently manoeuver a steel pipe load in tandem with a secondary crane, operated... 10 September 2019
CM Labs’ new Mobile Crane Training Pack features new assessment tools and training exercises, including the industry’s only tandem lift exercise for mobile cranes. The tandem lift exercise teaches the lead crane operator how to safely and efficiently manoeuver a steel pipe load in tandem with a secondary crane, operated... 10 September 2019
The Jiangsu Maritime Institute (JMI) have signed a contract with Norway's Kongsberg for new simulators at its facilities in China. 9 September 2019
Melbourne's Royal Women’s Hospital will be home to a new, in-situ simulation education initiative after receiving A$2.4m in grants. The Australian hospital received A$1.6 million from Gandel Philanthropy and A$800,000 from the Melbourne Medical School at the University of Melbourne. Over four years the combined support, along with in-kind... 6 September 2019
In May of 2019, Unitek College held a week of training sessions at their Fremont Campus. These events ran all day and consisted of 25-minute simulations with different staff members. Known as Pediatric Mock Code Training, the exercises took place within Unitek’s Fremont Simulation Center. The goal was to... 6 September 2019