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The DiSTI Corporation announced a strategic partnership with Microchip Technology Inc., joining the company’s Mi V ecosystem, to deliver the GL Studio SC Software Renderer, a solution that enables advanced graphics in safety-critical applications without dedicated GPU hardware. Microchip’s Mi V partner network supports development on PolarFire® SoC FPGAs with a growing portfolio of open RISC V®–based tools, IP and partner solutions, enabling differentiated capabilities for specialized applications such as safety critical graphics.

DiSTI worked in collaboration with Honeywell Aerospace while developing this new technology demonstration.

Transforming Safety-Critical Display Development‍

The GL Studio SC Software Renderer changes how safety-critical systems implement graphical displays. By removing the need for OpenGL-capable hardware, it expands options for aerospace, defense, medical, and automotive applications where hardware, certification, or cost constraints previously limited graphics.

"This partnership with Microchip reflects our commitment to overcoming challenges in safety-critical graphics development, especially in space-related graphical applications beyond Low Earth Orbit," said Christopher Giordano, DiSTI’s VP of UX/UI Technology. "The GL Studio SC Software Renderer allows customers to deploy advanced 2D and 3D graphics on platforms not designed for graphics, while maintaining required safety standards. The port to the Microchips PolarFire SoC FPGA also gets GL Studio SC running in software on a 100kRAD capable SoC, which will certainly make some heads turn."

Superior to Existing Market Options‍

The safety-critical graphics industry has long faced limitations that require trade-offs between capability, cost, and certification complexity. The GL Studio SC Software Renderer addresses these challenges:

•Hardware Dependence: Conventional OpenGL SC implementations require specialized GPU hardware, which limits Radiation Tolerance platform options and increases costs.

• Limited Portability: Existing solutions restrict developers to specific hardware ecosystems.
• Certification Complexity: Multiple hardware dependencies complicate DO-178C and other safety certification processes.
• Performance Constraints: Legacy rendering approaches often reduce visual quality or responsiveness.

The GL Studio SC Software Renderer addresses these limitations and delivers new capabilities for safety-critical graphics:

• Hardware Independence: Runs on any processor without requiring GPU or OpenGL support
• Simplified Certification: Reduces hardware dependencies in the certification chain
• Cost Reduction: Enables use of lower-cost processors without graphics acceleration

Innovation That Transforms Programs

The GL Studio SC Software Renderer changes how organizations approach safety-critical display programs, providing value from initial architecture through deployment:

For System Architects:

• Freedom to select optimal processors based on computational needs rather than graphics requirements
• Reduced bill-of-materials costs by eliminating dedicated GPU hardware
• Greater flexibility for platform upgrades and technology updates.

For Development Teams:

• Accelerated development using GL Studio's visual design environment.
• Seamless workflow from prototyping to embedded deployment.
• Simplified integration due to reduced hardware dependencies.

For Certification Programs:

• Streamline DO-178C compliance with fewer hardware components.
• Proven safety-critical runtime with extensive operational history.

For End Users:

• Intuitive displays that enhance situational awareness.
• Consistent user experience across platforms.
• Improved reliability through reduced hardware complexity.

"As a valued Mi‑V ecosystem partner, DiSTI builds on Microchip’s industry-leading PolarFire SoC FPGA platform and further expands the capabilities available to developers," said Shakeel Peera, corporate vice president of Microchip's FPGA business unit. "Together, we’re delivering a scalable, secure, power efficient RISC‑V solution that helps customers bring sophisticated, graphics‑rich and safety‑critical applications to market faster.”

Proven Technological Foundation

The GL Studio SC Software Renderer is built on proven capabilities and field-tested deployments that demonstrate technical maturity and operational reliability:

• Decades of deployment in certified aerospace and defense systems
• DO-178C certification support and documentation
• Validated through successful platform ports, including the Microchip MPFS250 Video Kit.

Availability

The GL Studio SC Software Renderer is now available for qualified safety-critical programs. DiSTI offers full support, including integration assistance, certification documentation, and training.

For more information about the GL Studio SC Software Renderer and DiSTI's partnership with Microchip, contact sales@disti.com.

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The DiSTI Corporation, a global leader in safety-critical Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software and immersive training solutions, today announced a new safety-critical graphics demonstration. This combines GL Studio with QNX® OS for Safety, and Toradex Verdin systems powered by the NXP i.MX95 processor. This high-performance integrated solution will be showcased at the NXP booth (4A-222) during Embedded World. The event takes place March 10–12, 2026, in Nuremberg, Germany.

This demonstration highlights a fully integrated, safety-capable graphics stack designed to deliver superior runtime performance, scalability, and certification-readiness for mission-critical applications across the aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, and industrial markets.

At the core of the demo is GL Studio, DiSTI’s immersive 2D and 3D graphics engine and HMI development platform. It supports Quality Management (QM) and Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) development processes. With over 30 years of proven deployment in safety-critical environments, GL Studio enables developers to create high-fidelity, certifiable user interfaces. It maintains deterministic performance and reliability.

"All of us at DiSTI are very excited to continue the long-standing collaboration with QNX, Toradex and NXP," said Chris Giordano, VP UX/UI Technology at DiSTI Corporation. "The safety critical nature of the demonstration and superior runtime performance, it speaks volumes to the quality of the entire hardware and software stack for use where quality, safety and security really matter."

The graphics engine operates on QNX OS for Safety, a pre-certified real-time operating system that is widely recognized for its functional safety and cybersecurity capabilities. It provides deterministic performance, robust system isolation, and a trusted foundation for safety-critical embedded systems. This makes it an ideal platform for applications that require compliance with rigorous functional safety standards.

“QNX stands at the forefront of the world’s most innovative and reliable solutions, powering advancements in many safety-critical systems.” said Romain Saha, Senior Director of Strategic Alliances at QNX. “This demo highlights how QNX seamlessly integrates with DISTI’s solutions, enabling graphically rich, fault-tolerant, safety-certified, high performance embedded systems.”

The demonstration leverages the NXP i.MX95 processor running on a Toradex Verdin module. This setup provides high-performance compute capabilities alongside hardware-level safety features. The safety-capable hardware platform enables developers to achieve exceptional graphics performance. It also supports functional safety requirements and scalable system architectures.

"DiSTI and Toradex have built a powerful partnership over several years, evidenced by a growing list of joint customers who rely on GL Studio’s seamless performance on Toradex hardware.” Said Carlos Gonzalez, Director of Marketing, Ecosystem and Growth at Toradex. “Our deep technical integration with QNX and GL Studio ensures that developers can maximize their hardware’s potential while leveraging cutting-edge technology, such as the NXP i.MX95 processor available across our Verdin, Aquila, and SMARC families. We are excited to deepen our collaboration with QNX and DiSTI as we advance innovation in functional safety, robotics, and industrial automation."

Together, GL Studio, QNX OS for Safety, and the Toradex Verdin iMX95 system on module (SOM) creates a complete safety-capable graphics solution that enables:

• Immersive 2D and 3D safety-critical user interfaces

• Deterministic real-time performance for mission-critical applications

• Scalable deployment across embedded hardware platforms

• Safety-certifiable architecture supporting functional safety standards

• Optimized performance on next-generation embedded processors

This joint demonstration illustrates how developers can accelerate project timelines while complying with safety and cybersecurity requirements.

Experience this breakthrough demonstration for yourself at Embedded World 2026, NXP booth (4A-222). See how DiSTI’s GL Studio delivers high-performance, safety-critical graphics on next-generation embedded platforms. Visit us and discover the benefits firsthand.

Take the next step toward building safety-critical, high-performance interfaces today. Contact our team at sales@disti.com to learn how to get started with GL Studio or other DiSTI software development solutions.

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The DiSTI Corporation, the global leader in graphical user interface (GUI) development tools, announced today that its award-winning GL Studio now supports the NXP® Semiconductors i.MX 95 applications processor running on the Toradex Verdin platform. This collaboration delivers a powerful and efficient solution for developers building next-generation embedded and safety-critical user interfaces.

The integration of GL Studio with the NXP i.MX 95 applications processor and Toradex Verdin hardware platform enables developers to take full advantage of the NXP i.MX 95 applications processor’s high-performance compute and advanced GPU capabilities while leveraging GL Studio’s unique strength in real-time, safety-certified, and high-fidelity 2D and 3D graphics.

“This collaboration marks another milestone in extending GL Studio’s performance and scalability across the latest embedded platforms designed for safety,” said Chris Giordano, VP UX/UI Technology at The DiSTI Corporation. “With NXP’s i.MX 95 SoC on Toradex’s Verdin platform, developers can accelerate their GUI development lifecycle, from prototyping to production, without compromising performance or safety.”

The NXP i.MX 95 applications processor brings enhanced processing power and AI acceleration to embedded applications, ideal for automotive clusters, industrial controls, and medical devices. When combined with Toradex’s Verdin System on Module (SoM), developers benefit from a robust and modular hardware platform designed for reliability and long-term support.

GL Studio’s integration delivers key advantages including:

• Optimized performance on the NXP i.MX 95 SoC GPU for real-time rendering.

• Support for functional safety applications through GL Studio Safety-Critical (GL Studio SC).

• Scalable development workflows, enabling reuse of design assets across multiple hardware targets.

• Reduced development time with direct deployment to Toradex Verdin modules.

“Toradex has been a strategic embedded solutions partner for i.MX since 2014 and was an early access embedded solution partner for the i.MX 95,” said Toby Foster, Senior Product Marketing Manager, NXP Semiconductors. “With GL Studio supporting NXP’s i.MX 95 SoC on Toradex’s Verdin platform, developers can more easily bring their designs to market, taking advantage of the i.MX 95 SoC’s flexible display options and safety certifications, as well as enhanced processing power and AI acceleration, enabled by the integrated eIQ Neutron NPU.”

With this integration, DiSTI continues to expand its ecosystem of supported hardware platforms, helping engineers in the automotive, aerospace, industrial, and medical markets bring high-performance, safety-critical user interfaces to life faster than ever.

For individuals seeking to learn more about GL Studio and the solutions provided by DiSTI, please reach out to sales@disti.com

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The DiSTI Corporation, a global leader in developing graphical user interface tools for embedded safety-critical systems, has joined forces with Ottawa Infotainment (OI), a trusted provider of digital cockpit and infotainment hardware and software, to present a groundbreaking demonstration. This demonstration will showcase the next-generation Human-Machine Interface (HMI) safety and performance for the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV), a result of the unique partnership between these two industry giants.

DiSTI’s GL Studio, running on the Toradex Verdin platform featuring the NXP i.MX95 processor, with Ottawa Infotainment’s DragonFire framework operating on QNX’s automotive software stack is ideal for automotive engineers. This powerful combination ensures automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers achieve the perfect balance of high-performance graphics, real-time responsiveness, and ISO 26262 functional safety in modern vehicle cockpits.

“This demo shows how easily developers can bridge desktop and embedded workflows with GL Studio while maintaining full design integrity and safety certification requirements,” said DiSTI’s VP of UX/UI Technology Chris Giordano. “By combining DiSTI’s production-proven HMI technology with Ottawa Infotainment’s DragonFire and the robust performance of NXP’s i.MX95 on the Toradex platform, we’re enabling automotive innovators to go from concept to production faster than ever.”

Ottawa Infotainment’s DragonFire automotive platform facilitates rapid integration of automotive software components and seamlessly integrates with GL Studio’s high-performance HMI runtime. Dragonfire supports a variety of automotive software components, including audio, cameras, Bluetooth, navigation, AAOS, and voice assistant technologies. DragonFire incorporates TeleCANesis, a flexible, lightweight communication layer that seamlessly integrates with vehicle systems, all while maintaining deterministic behavior and safety assurance under QNX’s automotive-grade operating system.

“DragonFire’s modular architecture, built on QNX’s real-time OS, enables ASIL-B compliant integration with GL Studio’s safety-centric rendering engine, supporting high-performance graphics with low-latency CAN bus communication. This ensures deterministic timing for safety-critical HMI elements in SDVs, while facilitating over-the-air firmware updates and scalable deployment using NXP i.MX95 hardware,” said Jonathan Hacker, CTO of Ottawa Infotainment.

The demo highlights a full digital instrument cluster and infotainment interface, illustrating how GL Studio-developed content can easily transition between desktop simulation and embedded deployment. The result is a scalable, efficient workflow that accelerates time-to-market for next-generation automotive experiences

For individuals seeking to learn more about GL Studio and the solutions provided by DiSTI, please reach out to sales@disti.com

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