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The DiSTI Corporation, the world leader in graphical user interface software, will showcase a suite of advanced GL Studio® demonstrations powered by NXP® Semiconductors processors at Embedded World North America 2025. These demos highlight how GL Studio unleashes high-performance, safety-critical graphics across NXP’s latest hardware platforms, driving the next generation of intelligent HMI solutions for automotive, aerospace, and industrial systems.

Through close collaboration with NXP Semiconductors and ecosystem partners Green Hills Software, QNX, Toradex, and Ottawa Infotainment, DiSTI will feature multiple real-time HMI demonstrations that showcase GL Studio’s performance, flexibility, and safety certification pedigree on NXP’s i.MX 95 applications processor and i.MX RT1170 crossover MCU.

GL Studio and NXP Demos Featured at Embedded World

GL Studio on NXPi.MX 95 applications processor with Green Hills INTEGRITY RTOS
This demo highlights GL Studio’s ability to deliver deterministic, safety-critical graphics using the INTEGRITY RTOS on NXP’s i.MX 95 applications processor with the Toradex Verdin system-on-module. The collaboration demonstrates a path to ISO26262-compliant HMI development without sacrificing visual fidelity or responsiveness.

GL Studio on NXPi.MX 95 applications processor with QNX OS for Safety
Showcasing a complete automotive stack, this demonstration integrates GL Studio with QNX’s real-time operating system to power next-generation infotainment and digital cockpit applications. The combination of NXP’s high-performance i.MX 95 applications processor and GL Studio’s certifiable rendering engine delivers a robust platform for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

GL Studio Safety-Critical (SC) Software Renderer on NXP i.MX RT1170
For applications that demand deterministic, software-only rendering, DiSTI will feature its GL Studio SC Software Renderer running on NXP’s i.MX RT1170 crossover MCU platform. While i.MX RT1170 does provide acceleration options, this demo highlights GL Studio’s flexibility in delivering high-integrity HMI solutions on low-power, safety-critical embedded hardware without GPU acceleration.

GL Studio and Ottawa Infotainment Deliver HMI Safety Innovation on NXPi.MX 95
In partnership with Ottawa Infotainment, DiSTI will present a collaborative demo showcasing GL Studio-powered content running on NXP’s i.MX 95 applications processor and QNX SDP 8.0. This solution illustrates how rich, responsive HMI scan be developed within stringent safety frameworks on NXP’s cutting-edge hardware.

Driving Safety, Performance, and Innovation

“These demonstrations are a testament to how GL Studio brings NXP’s latest processors to life,” said Chris Giordano, VP of UX/UI Technology at DiSTI. “By combining NXP’s high-performance, safety-certified hardware with GL Studio’s real-time rendering engine, developers can deliver advanced user interfaces that meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and functional safety.”

“NXP’si.MX 95 applications processor offers an advanced platform to showcase GL Studio’s capabilities,” said Toby Foster, Senior Product Marketing Manager, NXP Semiconductors. “With strong graphics support, flexible display options ,important safety certifications and support for multiple simultaneous displays, the i.MX 95 is helping to drive the next generation of intelligent edge solutions with GL Studio.”

Together, GL Studio and NXP are accelerating innovation across embedded markets, empowering engineers to design complex, visually rich HMIs that meet today’s demands for speed, safety, and scalability.

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 advanced graphical user interface development solutions, has joined forces with TeleCANesis Inc., a trusted leader in protocol mapping and message-routing software, to deliver quality, safety, and security for connected embedded devices. To highlight this collaboration, TeleCANesis will showcase a demonstration of DiSTI's GL Studio and TeleCANesis running on the NXP i.MX95 Toradex Verdin platform, at Embedded World North America, to demonstrate the power of rapid HMI development and a streamlined approach to embedded systems integration.

GL Studio, developed by DiSTI, is a powerful tool for creating advanced graphical user interfaces. At the same time, TeleCANesis is an intelligent software framework that simplifies field bus communication and eases integration with CAN, Modbus, SPI, I2C, and a variety of other embedded interfaces. This collaboration highlights how these two components together streamline the development pipeline from design to deployment, bridging the gap between desktop prototyping and production-ready embedded systems.

"Our partnership with TeleCANesis Inc. showcases our commitment to innovation in the embedded systems market. By leveraging GL Studio's real-time rendering capabilities and the TeleCANesis communication stack, we aim to accelerate development for modern embedded devices in a variety of industries," said DiSTI's VP of UX/UI Technology, Chris Giordano. "This collaboration reinforces our shared commitment to helping OEMs and Tier 1s bring safe, reliable, and visually stunning HMIs to market faster, ensuring a brighter future for the automotive industry."

TeleCANesis brings a flexible, lightweight communication layer that seamlessly integrates with GL Studio's high-performance HMI runtime, enabling developers to visualize, simulate, and test CAN-based vehicle interactions in real time. The result is a more cohesive workflow that simplifies iteration and validation across development stages.

"We're thrilled to offer native support for DiSTI Corporation's GL Studio HMI platform, enabling developers to integrate high-fidelity user interfaces into their embedded systems seamlessly. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our shared passion for safety and security, ensuring certifiable and verifiable designs that meet stringent standards like ISO 26262 and IEC 61508.", said Jonathan Hacker, CTO of TeleCANesis Inc. "By automating code generation for GL Studio endpoints, we're empowering teams in automotive, medical, and industrial sectors to build secure, scalable solutions faster than ever."

The TeleCANesis tools will provide a comprehensive GL Studio package, included in the project file, for simple integration into the GL Studio development workflow. This user-friendly package equips developers with everything they need to explore the full capabilities of the integrated solution, ensuring a smooth transition to the new technology and a rapid data communication capability.

For those interested in experiencing the future of HMI development, we invite you to engage with the new solution from DiSTI and TeleCANesis. Together, we are setting a new standard for HMI development efficiency, empowering embedded developers to design richer, safer, and more responsive interfaces across platforms.

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, the world’s leading provider of virtual training solutions, in partnership with JF Taylor, announced the launch of the CH-47 Chinook Mixed-Reality (MR) Maintenance Trainer. This groundbreaking system combines real aircraft hardware with immersive virtual simulation to deliver scalable, cost-effective maintenance training for military technicians.

Developed to address the high cost and limited accessibility of traditional maintenance devices, the MR system integrates DiSTI’s VE Studio platform with JF Taylor’s ruggedized hardware expertise to provide hands-on realism and procedural depth in a compact, deployable footprint. The trainer enables tactile interaction with repurposed CH-47 Control Display Units (CDUs), whether functional or non-functional, embedded within a fully interactive digital cockpit environment.

A key benefit of this approach is the significant reduction in hardware dependency and infrastructure requirements. Traditional full-scale maintenance trainers often require operational aircraft components and dedicated physical space, limiting availability and increasing cost. This MR trainer operates with legacy hardware, either functional or non-functional, extending the lifecycle value of existing assets and reducing the total cost of ownership.

“This solution represents a major step forward in how defense organizations and the military approach technical training,” said John Hayward, CEO of The DiSTI Corporation. “By combining physical aircraft components with a dynamic virtual environment, we’ve created a scalable platform that delivers realistic practice and data-driven performance insights, without the logistical challenges of traditional full-scale trainers.”

Blending Realism with Flexibility

The MR trainer allows students to interact with authentic controls while executing preflight, postflight, operation, and maintenance procedures in a high-fidelity virtual model. The system records user actions in real time, enabling both automated performance analytics and instructor-guided feedback.

The system’s compact footprint allows it to be deployed in distributed training environments with limited space or logistical support, making it especially useful for sustainment and field-based training. Multiple units can operate concurrently, increasing throughput without requiring additional aircraft or simulator bays.

Proven Benefits and Real-World Impact

From a learning standpoint, the combined physical-virtual interaction improves student engagement, learning, and retention. Research in the field of human performance and technical training supports the effectiveness of multimodal instruction inbuilding procedural memory and diagnostic capability. The DiSTI MR trainer supports this by engaging both cognitive and motor functions through realistic interfaces and interactive visualization.

Instructor feedback gathered during early evaluations indicates that students are more confident and better prepared when transitioning to live equipment after using the MR system. Performance data collected during sessions has also been used to refine lesson pacing, reduce training time, and improve remediation strategies.

“Partnering with DiSTI allowed us to merge our systems integration expertise with DiSTI’s proven VE Studio technology,” said Chris Wasniak, COO of JF Taylor. “The result is a rugged, adaptable trainer that gives maintainers a realistic, tactile experience anywhere, whether in a classroom, in the field, or on deployment which drives readiness into our warfighters.”

If you would like to learn more about JF Taylor’s capabilities and solutions, please visit www.jfti.com

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

The DiSTI Corporation, a leading provider of graphical user interface development tools and immersive training solutions, has announced that it has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide complex media and computer-based training (CBT) solutions for the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE). This contract supports the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) goals of transitioning and integrating innovative technologies into the market as part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III program.

This contract is a significant milestone in DiSTI's mission, supporting the life-cycle development, production, and modernization of complex media and computer-based training (CBT) solutions for the Navy’s pilots, aircrew, and aviation maintenance personnel. The award allows DiSTI to deliver cutting-edge training products that enhance readiness across the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.

Under the terms of the agreement, DiSTI will design, develop, and implement a variety of advanced media solutions. These include Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI), PC-based simulations, desktop trainers, and Extended Reality (XR) applications. The project also encompasses the creation of highly interactive 2D and 3D models, instructional videos, conceptual animations, and serious gaming environments tailored to the evolving needs of naval aviation.

“At DiSTI, we are honored to expand our long-standing partnership with the U.S. Navy through this award,” said John Hayward, CEO of DiSTI. “Our VE Studio platform will play a central role in enabling the rapid, scalable, and cost-effective development of training systems that prepare warfighters for mission success. This contract reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that improve training effectiveness and operational readiness.”

DiSTI’s VE Studio is the industry’s preeminent virtual training development platform for both military and commercial applications. It enables organizations to streamline the creation and deployment of immersive training environments through an automated, model-based approach. By leveraging VE Studio, the Navy and Marine Corps will experience faster delivery of complex training systems, reduced development costs, and increased flexibility to modernize training as mission requirements change.

The Complex Media IDIQ will not only serve the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviation communities but also Carrier Strike Groups, international programs, and other DoD agencies that require next-generation training solutions. With this award, DiSTI continues its role as a trusted partner in providing mission-critical training capabilities to the nation’s warfighters.

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

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DiSTI has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by The Orlando Top Workplaces 2025. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.

“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.”

Founded in Orlando in 1994, DiSTI has built a reputation as a leader in simulation and training technology for both defense and commercial markets. The company’s flagship software, VE Studio and its GL Studio toolkit are used worldwide to deliver immersive training solutions and advanced graphical user interfaces.

“We are honored to be recognized year after year as a Top Workplace,” said Jen Harding, head of Human Resources at DiSTI. “At DiSTI, we know that our people are our greatest strength, and this recognition validates our efforts to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and respect. We look forward to continuing this tradition of excellence in the years ahead.”

As the company continues to grow, DiSTI remains dedicated to providing its team with opportunities for professional development, work-life balance, and a workplace culture that inspires creativity and excellence.

For individuals seeking to learn more about opportunities to work at DiSTI or the company’s software development solutions, please visit www.disti.com

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In a groundbreaking step toward the future of autonomous aviation, Merlin will leverage DiSTI Corporation’s GL Studio to develop interactive moving map displays for its autonomy system: the Merlin Pilot.

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The Merlin Pilot is a next-generation AI-powered system designed to manage all phases of flight across both military and civilian operations. From maintaining stability and navigation to executing mission-critical adjustments in severe weather or in response to emerging threats, the Merlin Pilot leverages advanced AI decision-making to ensure aircraft performance, safety, and mission effectiveness. With its ability to understand airspace rules, coordinate with air traffic control, and adapt to real-time contingencies, the Merlin Pilot is setting a new standard for assured autonomy in aviation.

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GL Studio is being used to build an autonomy centric human-machine interface that enables crew members to interact with the Merlin Pilot system via touchscreen and in conjunction with natural language processing. The interface will showcase a suite of interactive capabilities, including:

• A real-time 2D & 3D moving map display with various situational awareness overlays
• Multi-touch input functionality and soft key action buttons
• Integration with the high assurance Merlin Pilot Vehicle Management System (VMS)
• Visualization and interaction with audio input and outputs with natural language processing
• Interactive visualization of weather, terrain, and target data
• Dynamic computation and display of flight paths, including rerouting for weather and obstacles

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“Our assured autonomy system is designed to operate both onboard flight decks and remotely, with the goal of supporting crew workload reduction to enhance safety. GL Studio’s safety-critical software and DO-178C DAL A development, along with its ability to accelerate rapid prototyping and validation in our Virtual Test Environment, aligns directly with Merlin’s mission to deliver assured autonomy capabilities that make aerospace operations safer and more effective,” stated Tim Burns, Chief Technology Officer of Merlin.

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“GL Studio’s proven ability to deliver real-time, safety-critical interfaces aligns with Merlin’s assured autonomy initiatives,” said Chris Giordano, VP of UX/UI Technology at DiSTI. “We are proud to support Merlin in their mission to revolutionize aviation with AI-powered autonomy.”

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For more information about Merlin, visit https://merlinlabs.com.

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For individuals seeking to learn more about getting started with GL Studio or other software development solutions provided by DiSTI, please reach out to sales@disti.com

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