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Quantum3D Unveils Next-Gen IDX Independence Image Generators and New Version of Award-Winning MANTIS® Visual Simulation Software in Orlando at I/ITSEC 2024

Visit Quantum3D Booth (#1761) at the I/ITSEC 2024 between Dec. 2-5, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.  

Orlando, CA – November 27, 2024 – Quantum3D, based in Silicon Valley, CA and Orlando FL, a global leader in providing training and simulation solutions for commercial and government applications, announced the release of their latest version of MANTIS®, its award-winning real-time scene management and image generation software.  The latest version of MANTIS® comes with a rich new set of enhanced capabilities for both visual and sensor simulation and will be available on all current platforms including off-the shelf PCs running Windows or Linux, and Independence® IDX 9100, IDX 910, and IDX 91 series Image Generators equipped with MANTIS®.

INDEPENDENCE® IDX 91, IDX 910, IDX 9100: Quantum3D has completely refreshed its Image Generation hardware lineup to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and durability. These advanced Image Generators are fully customizable to meet the unique requirements of any training simulator, from compact systems with three-channel flat panel displays to expansive dome simulators with up to 64 projectors.

All configurations now include:

  • the latest Intel 5th generation Xeon CPU’s
  • NVIDIA’s latest RTX Ada Generation professional GPU’s (choice of RTX Ada 4000, RTX Ada 4500 or RTX Ada 5000)
  • NVIDIA Quadro Sync II cards for perfectly synchronized displays
  • Supermicro server grade motherboards
  • Dual Redundant power supplies
  • RAID SSD storage
  • 10GB ethernet
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • 19” Rack mountable chassis

We continue to offer three tiers of hardware, ensuring maximum flexibility to accommodate a wide range of display configurations.

  • IDX91 is a single 4U PC with dual 8 core CPU (16 cores total), supporting up to 4 dual slot GPU’s or 5 single slot GPU’s – recommended for systems with five or less displays.
  • IDX910 is a single 4U PC with dual 16 core CPU (32 cores total), supporting up to 8 dual slot GPU’s – recommended for systems with eight or less displays.
  • IDX9100 is a multi-PC rack based system, comprising an IGC controller PC, plus multiple IGR91 or IGR910 rendering nodes configured to meet the display requirements.

MIXED REALITY (MR): In addition, Quantum3D also offers a Mixed Reality PC option using an NVIDIA RTX 4090 GPU to drive a Varjo XR-4 HMD. This uses the same Mantis Visual Simulation software as the IDX range of hardware – which enables correlated visuals in hybrid training systems, where some trainees are viewing the scenario on a traditional dome, and others are viewing the same scenario in VR or MR through an HMD.

MANTIS® 4.2.0: Complementing our new hardware range, Quantum3D is excited to introduce Version 4.2.0 of its award-winning MANTIS® Visual Simulation software suite. Renowned for delivering best-in-class visuals, MANTIS® 4.2.0 offers a host of advanced features, including:

  • Industry standard CIGI 2.0, 3.x and 4.0 Host Interface
  • Native support for industry standard OGC CDB terrain format
  • Support for up to 64 synchronized display channels, up to 120Hz.
  • Up to 8 channels on a single PC, larger systems can be distributed across multiple PC’s
  • Worldwide background terrain with 15m imagery (10m for CONUS)
  • High resolution (up to 10cm imagery) regional insets with support for airports meeting FAA Level-D requirements
  • Advanced rendering capability for effects such as 3D volumetric clouds, 3D ocean, weather, water/ice/snow/sand on runway surface.
  • Particle effects for explosions, contrails, flares, small fires, large scale forest fires, etc.
  • Support for automatic generation of over 30,000 airports worldwide
  • Integrated support for several third-party projector warp/blend solutions
  • Physics based sensor simulation for correlated SWIR, MWIR, LWIR,  NVG or Day TV channels
  • Support for RGB+IR projectors for NVG stimulation

MANTIS® is available as a software application on both Windows and Linux and included on Quantum3D’s Independence® IDX 9100, IDX 910 and IDX 91 turnkey Image Generators. Experience its powerful capabilities today with a free trial. Download now at  https://portal.quantum3d.com/download-mantis-free-version/

eVTOL SIMULATOR LIVE TECH DEMO: Quantum3D has been actively developing specialized simulation and training tools aimed at enhancing the Advanced Air Mobility Industry. Our innovative solutions include turnkey advanced eVTOL Simulators, Mixed Reality eVTOL Simulators and Dome projection eVTOL simulator systems.

In addition, our expertise extends to 3D model development, delivering high-resolution representations of cities, terrains, and vertiports. These detailed models enhance realism and contribute to a more immersive simulation environment for eVTOL training.

LEVEL D AIRPORTS DEMO: Experience the MANTIS®  Level D airport demo showcasing Quantum3D’s capabilities of Level D airport development. The demonstration will highlight the company’s expertise in crafting custom 3D models and terrain development, leveraging an extensive library featuring thousands of 3D models and 30,000 airfield models.

About Quantum3D

Quantum3D is a leading developer and provider of simulation and training products, as well as the technology that drives them. For 27 Years, This Silicon Valley Company has been providing advanced training and simulation technologies to a wide spectrum of industries. Our expertise extends to the military, space, air ambulance, search and rescue, aerial firefighting, commercial aviation, and advanced air mobility industries (AAM).

Explore more and see a live technology demo by visiting Quantum3D at Booth #1761 during I/ITSEC 2024, December 2-5, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. For additional details, contact us at info@quantum3d.com.