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The DiSTI Corporation has secured a strategic contract with the U.S. Army to deliver a cutting-edge Sergeant STOUT (M-SHORAD) Operator/Maintainer Trainer (OMT) classroom at the Army's premier artillery training facility, the Fires Center of Excellence (FCOE) at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

The classroom will be a desktop-based, networked electronic environment with twelve Student Stations (SSs) for trainees and one Instructor Operator Station (IOS) for the trainer. Each station will run the SGT STOUT OMT software, which is specially designed for operator and maintainer training. The system uses the Fires Common Core architecture and baseline and meets cybersecurity Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements. These technologies also support DiSTI's training platforms for HIMARS, MLRS, and Paladin.

The contract addresses the U.S. Army's critical need for a virtual operator/maintainer training capability for the SGT STOUT Increment 1 air defense platform, which is based on the Stryker M1126 chassis. The OMT will enable instructors to train students on the SGT STOUT platform by replicating the tasks performed on actual SGT STOUT tactical systems.

"This contract represents our ongoing commitment to providing transformational training solutions that enhance warfighter readiness," said John Hayward, CEO at DiSTI. "Our virtual training environments significantly improve student throughput and knowledge retention throughout the warfighter's career, ultimately contributing to mission success."

The OMT's main goal is to teach 14P Air and Missile Defense Crewmember MOS students the cognitive skills needed. Training will concentrate on skills for operator duties at the firing point, reload processes, and conducting Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).

The SGT STOUT system is named in honor of Sergeant Mitchell W. Stout, the only Air Defense Artillery Soldier to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. SGT Stout's extraordinary heroism and selfless actions during the Vietnam War exemplify the values and dedication of the Air Defense Artillery branch.

DiSTI's virtual training solutions continue to transform how military personnel prepare for their missions, providing cost-effective, efficient, and comprehensive training that can be accessed throughout a service member's career. The electronic classroom environment allows for consistent training delivery, performance tracking, and scenario-based learning that traditional methods cannot match.

To learn more about VE Studio and the solutions provided by DiSTI, please reach out to sales@disti.com

The DiSTI Corporation announced today that it has won the 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award, earning recognition in 10 distinct categories based on direct employee feedback. The awards honor organizations that excel in building people-first workplace cultures.

DiSTI received Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognition in the following areas:

·      Employee Appreciation

·      Innovation

·      Work-Life Flexibility

·      Employee Well-Being

·      Professional Development

·      Compensation & Benefits

·      Leadership

·      Purpose & Values

·      Top Technology Company

·      Top Company for Employee Appreciation

The awards are administered by Energage, a purpose-driven organization with a 19-year history of surveying and celebrating top employers nationally and across 60 regional markets. All Top Workplaces awards are based on confidential employee engagement surveys, ensuring that recognition comes directly from the workforce.

"These awards reflect what our employees think about working here, and that matters more than any external validation," said John Hayward, CEO of DiSTI. "Our leadership team is committed to honoring and respecting the hard work of our employees consistently. In the current climate, it may feel like skills and human innovation are no longer at the forefront of technology. We know our employees are what make this company successful, and we act on that knowledge every day."

The Employee Appreciation award specifically recognizes organizations that demonstrate gratefulness for employee efforts and where employees reciprocate by being motivated to give their best at work.

Building Culture Through Technical Excellence

DiSTI's workforce combines deep technical expertise across software engineering, 3D graphics development, user interface design, simulation engineering, and custom training solutions. The company's teams include software architects, graphics programmers, instructional designers, systems engineers, and technical artists who collaborate to deliver cutting-edge solutions for complex challenges.

DiSTI develops advanced graphical user interface software and customized 3D virtual training systems that serve Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. military, and international clients. The company's GL Studio and VE Studio products help customers in automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors enhance their operations by enabling the creation of high-fidelity embedded displays and immersive virtual environments. DiSTI's professional services team delivers turnkey training systems, maintenance trainers, and mission rehearsal solutions that support training efficiency and operational readiness using real-time 3D graphics, physics simulation, and interactive learning technologies.

Since 1994, DiSTI has pioneered advances in user experience through software innovation that requires specialized skills in real-time rendering, embedded systems, human factors engineering, and interactive simulation. The company's culture of technical excellence and employee development has enabled it to tackle increasingly sophisticated projects while maintaining a workplace environment that values both innovation and work-life balance.

"Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends."

For more information about DiSTI and to view available employment opportunities, visit www.disti.com.

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The DiSTI Corporation today announced the retirement of Doug Classe, Director of Engineering, whose leadership and innovation have left a lasting impact on the company’s engineering and product development.

During his time at DiSTI, Doug was instrumental in defining the company’s engineering vision and advancing its expertise in graphical user interface development and simulation technology. As lead of the VE Studio development team, he guided the transformation of DiSTI’s flagship product into a leading platform adopted by organizations worldwide in aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical sectors.

Doug’s leadership helped drive significant advancements in VE Studio, strengthening DiSTI’s reputation as a global leader in embedded HMI development and simulation. His technical expertise, dedication to quality, and ability to inspire engineering teams have been instrumental in delivering cutting-edge solutions to DiSTI customers.

Reflecting on Doug’s impact, John Hayward, CEO of DiSTI, stated, “Doug’s leadership and technical expertise have played a critical role in shaping DiSTI’s engineering organization and the development of VE Studio. His dedication to innovation and commitment to excellence have left a lasting mark on our company. We are grateful for his many contributions and wish him all the best in his retirement.”

“It has been a privilege to participate in DiSTI’s journey and to work with such an exceptional team,” said Doug Classe. “Leading the VE Studio development effort and contributing to the technologies our customers rely on has been deeply rewarding. I’m proud of everything we’ve built together and excited to see what the future holds for DiSTI.”

With Doug’s retirement, DiSTI is pleased to announce the promotion of Tim Rothenberger, currently an Engineering Manager II, into the role of Director of Engineering. Tim has been a key contributor to DiSTI’s engineering initiatives and brings deep technical knowledge and leadership experience to the position.

“I’m honored to step into this role and continue building on the strong foundation Doug has created,” said Tim Rothenberger. “Doug’s leadership and vision have had a tremendous impact on both the engineering team and the success of VE Studio. I look forward to carrying forward his legacy while continuing to drive innovation and support the incredible work of our engineering team.”

The DiSTI team extends its deepest appreciation to Doug Classe for his years of dedication and wishes him the very best in retirement.

To learn more about VE 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 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 world’s leading provider of virtual training solutions, today announced the release of VE Studio 6.1, the latest evolution of its industry-leading virtual maintenance training development platform. This release introduces a new Data-Driven UI Engine, significant updates to the Simulation Engine, Physical Constraints, and Test Driver systems, a streamlined Variant System, and overall performance enhancements.

“VE Studio 6.1 continues our mission to simplify virtual training development while giving our customers the flexibility to deliver scalable, high-fidelity training systems,” said Doug Classe, Director of Engineering at The DiSTI Corporation. “These new tools help our customers maintain consistent user experiences across entire product families, while accelerating the development of immersive, simulation-based learning environments.”

Data Driven UI Workflow

The new Data-Driven UI Engine allows developers to create 2D user interface elements from a data file rather than manually in Unity, resulting in faster development cycles and a consistent UX design.

• Simplifies creation of support equipment icons and user-facing objects

• Reduces development time and rework across projects

• Enables reuse of immersive UI elements for consistent experiences across product lines

• Improves performance for both art and engineering teams

Physical Constraints Update

A redesigned system now enables direct management within Unity through a custom dialog, supporting “OR” constraints, bulk editing, and data storage in standalone data files. This update improves the process of defining and managing physical interactions in the virtual world.

Simulation Engine Update

VE Studio 6.1 introduces a new simulation development library containing standard methods and functions for faster, more consistent platform-level simulation development.

• Includes standard OnEnter, OnUpdate, and OnExit event methods

• Streamlined code interface increases portability and reuse across product lines

• Support for async/await simplifies authoring and maintaining simulation code

• Enables developers to implement system-level simulations more efficiently

Improved Variant System

Customers can now introduce custom splash screens for variant transitions, achieve reduced load times, and support mobile VR variants. This enhanced system supports future growth and ensures consistent experiences across a broader range of hardware, inspiring confidence in ongoing scalability and innovation.

Performance, Security, and Usability Enhancements

VE Studio 6.1 delivers notable performance improvements and critical security updates, including a Unity engine update to address known vulnerabilities and a complete source code scan to identify potential cyber risks. Updates to the Requirements Analyzer (RA) and Fidelity Matrix (FM) tools further enhance user experience and workflow efficiency.

Benefits for Customers

Developers can now dynamically generate 2D UI elements through the Data-Driven workflow, improving UX consistency across a family of delivered systems, making it ideal for large, complex training solutions such as multi-platform maintenance trainers and systems-of-systems simulations.

VE Studio commercial customers benefit from customizable, data-driven UI creation that enables brand-specific, immersive user experiences tailored to different end-user profiles, reducing time-to-delivery while maintaining design integrity.

Future-Ready Virtual Training Development

By modernizing the simulation engine and introducing data-driven design tools, VE Studio 6.1 helps organizations future-proof their virtual training ecosystems. Developers can rapidly prototype and scale virtual training systems while maintaining consistency and quality across a portfolio of products.

This release reflects DiSTI’s continued innovation and investment in improving both developer experience and system performance.

To learn more about VE Studio and the solutions provided by DiSTI, please reach out to sales@disti.com

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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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