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| "We have a critical mass of businesses in simulation and
related technologies in Metro Orlando and a world-class university
that provides a ready population of well-trained employees. We have
everything here that a business needs for success." |
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— Ronald E. Stiles, director, National Center
for Simulation
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Metro Orlando has long been established as the nation’s
epicenter for modeling, simulation and training (MS&T)
technology. The MS&T sector in Metro Orlando features:
- 100+ companies
- 16,847 workers
- Gross Regional Product of $2.5 billion
As the largest MS&T cluster in the country, it has evolved
over the past 40 years from its roots in military training to
provide applications in such diverse fields as:
- Aviation and aerospace
- Education
- Emergency services
- Entertainment
- Homeland security
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- Information technologies
- Medical technologies
- Microelectronics
- Optics and photonics
- Transportation
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| Backing the MS&T industry in Metro Orlando are
a number of renowned research, support and educational facilities,
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Metro Orlando’s strong MS&T standing has earned the region
the distinction of being designated a National Center of Excellence
in Simulation and Training. The extensive resources and expertise
available in Metro Orlando, through the convergence of prominent
MS&T organizations, reinforce the region’s position as an
unmatched locale for new and expanding companies within the
industry.
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Document Downloads
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Modeling, Simulation & Training Overview |
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Modeling, Simulation & Training - Why Orlando Fact
Sheet |
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Modeling, Simulation & Training - Where 'Virtual' Becomes
Reality |
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"Growing Technology - Agrotech is Thriving in Florida, Metro
Orlando" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 2 Issue 1
2005 |
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"An Entirely New Reality" - Article from Texture magazine,
Vol 5 Issue 1 2008 |
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"If We Grow Them, They Will Work" - Article from Texture
magazine, Vol 5 Issue 1 2008 |
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"Flight Of Fancy" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 4
Issue 2 2007 |
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"Signs of the Times" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 4
Issue 1 2007 |
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"Uniting Forces" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3
Issue 2 2006 |
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"Games For Good" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3
Issue 2 2006 |
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"The Power Of Touch" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3
Issue 1 2006 |
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"The Learning Game" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3
Issue 1 2006 |
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"Piloting The Airways" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol
3 Issue 1 2006 |
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"State of Emergency" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 2
Issue 2 2005 |
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"Diversifying High Tech" - Article from Texture magazine,
Vol 2 Issue 2 2005 |
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i.d.e.a.s. Profile - Article from Texture magazine, Issue 1
2004 |
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Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Profile -
Article from Texture magazine, Issue 1 2004 |
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