Barco showcases innovative aviation training projector solutions at WATS 2016

Sacramento, Calif. USA – 15 April 2016 – Global visualization leader Barco is making a strong presence as a sponsor, exhibitor and presenter at the upcoming World Aviation Training Symposium (WATS) to be held April 18-21, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. The company is partnering with immersive visual display provider 3D perception to present its latest simulation projector solutions for the aviation training industry.

As an avid participant at WATS for 14 years, Barco will champion the show’s theme of "Optimizing Blended Learning and Training Technology," demonstrating its latest projection technologies designed for flight training applications. Barco has developed best-in-class projector solutions designed to fulfill the industry’s need for realistic, high resolution and stable visuals, where low maintenance costs are paramount to achieve round-the-clock training time.

“Precise, extremely accurate visualization is essential to achieving the most effective flight training when preparing a team of professionals for critical missions,” comments Dave Fluegeman, Vice President Simulation for Barco. “Barco has a long track record of success in the flight simulation arena and we look forward to serving the needs of the aviation training industry for many years to come.”

Partners in technology for the aviation training industry
Barco will be showing F50 WQXGA projectors on a curved screen display system from 3D perception. The flagship FL35 LED projector will also be on display in the Barco booth #232.

“We have enjoyed a long partnership with Barco, whom we hold in very high esteem with respect to their unwavering commitment to product quality for these high-fidelity applications,” comments Karl Luis del Pozo, Director of Product Management at 3D perception.

Special Presentation: “Trends and Outlook of Projection Technology”
Thursday 21st April at 9:00 a.m. by Dave Fluegeman - Vice President, Simulation at Barco
Mr. Fluegeman will share his insights on trends and the outlook for projection technology in the aviation training industry: What benefits does the current projection technology add to training, and where is the industry heading? Recent years have witnessed tremendous advances in the technology going into the simulators following the objective of achieving increased fidelity, higher performance and lower total cost of ownership. An important part of this development is directly linked to the projection technology itself. So what's emerging and why?

Visit Barco at WATS 2016!
Visitors are invited to see Barco’s simulation projectors in a curved screen simulator demonstration at WATS 2016 from April 18-21 in Orlando, Florida, Booth #232.


About 3D perception
3D perception supplies turn-key seamless visual display systems and technologies for defense and civilian simulation applications. Having fielded nearly 9,000 visual channels around the world, 3D perception is known as the industry leader and a trusted partner, dedicated to performance and quality, from design to installation and throughout the life cycle. For more information, visit www.3d-perception.com.

About Barco
Barco, a global technology company, designs and develops networked visualization products for the Entertainment, Enterprise and Healthcare markets. Barco has its own facilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, North America and APAC. Barco (NYSE Euronext Brussels: BAR) is active in more than 90 countries with 3,300 employees worldwide. Barco posted sales of 1.029 billion euro in 2015.

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