"Orlando and Central Florida are the epicenter for modeling and simulation. When you combine the power of the Research Park, close ties between a world class university, industry, and Team Orlando you produce a synergy found nowhere else in the world. Companies who want to be serious players in the modeling and simulation industry need to consider focusing their efforts on Orlando and Central Florida."
— Thomas L. Baptiste, Lt. General, USAF (Ret)
president/executive director, National Center for Simulation

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:

  • 150+ companies
  • 32,000 workers
  • Gross Regional Product of $3 billion

As the largest MS&T cluster in the country, the region 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
  • Information technologies
  • Medical technologies
  • Microelectronics
  • Optics and photonics
  • Transportation
Backing the MS&T industry in Metro Orlando are a number of renowned research, support and educational facilities, such as:

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.

 
Document Downloads
Modeling, Simulation & Training Overview (includes Fact Sheet)
Modeling, Simulation & Training - Why Orlando Fact Sheet
Modeling, Simulation & Training - Where 'Virtual' Becomes Reality
"Technological Convergence" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 7 Issue 1 2010
"Tech Success" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 7 Issue 1 2010
"Harvest Time" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 7 Issue 1 2010
"Training Day - Central Florida Reaps Economic Stimulation Through Simulation" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 5 Issue 2 2008
"An Entirely New Reality" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 5 Issue 1 2008
"If We Grow Them, They Will Work" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 5 Issue 1 2008
"Flight Of Fancy" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 4 Issue 2 2007
"Signs of the Times" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 4 Issue 1 2007
"Uniting Forces" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3 Issue 2 2006
"Games For Good" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3 Issue 2 2006
"The Power Of Touch" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3 Issue 1 2006
"The Learning Game" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3 Issue 1 2006
"Piloting The Airways" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3 Issue 1 2006
"State of Emergency" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 2 Issue 2 2005
"Diversifying High Tech" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 2 Issue 2 2005
"Growing Technology - Agrotech is Thriving in Florida, Metro Orlando" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 2 Issue 1 2005
i.d.e.a.s. Profile - Article from Texture magazine, Issue 1 2004
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Profile - Article from Texture magazine, Issue 1 2004