Simulation and training

Saab’s Presentation and Maneuvering Simulator (PM SIM) is where tomorrow’s cockpit ideas meet real world scrutiny. To keep pace with faster prototyping and ever higher realism, Saab teamed up with 3D perception and Barco to deliver a next gen visual system for its 3 meter radius dome – the result is crisper imagery, smoother motion, and dependable performance across daylight, dusk, and night scenarios.

General Motors (GM) is one of the world's largest automakers and is known for its brands, including Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. The company also has a rich history of using driving simulators to study human factors in driving. Recently, GM upgraded the performance of a key driving simulator’s motion system and steering feedback system with the latest electronics and refurbished its visual system with Barco F80 projectors.

The Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) has long been at the forefront of creating realistic and immersive simulation environments leveraging cutting-edge technology to push the boundaries of what is possible. The recent development of the Barco-powered Seven Oceans Simulator centre (SOSc) in Wageningen, Netherlands, marks a significant milestone in this journey.

Discover how HR Wallingford improved its ship bridge simulators with seven Barco 4K projectors, delivering brighter, sharper 360° maritime simulations.

Simulation programs aren’t static. Training needs expand, rendering engines become more sophisticated, and standards evolve faster than ever. The display system that powers your simulator should grow with those changes. That’s why Barco engineered Pulse, a forward looking foundation that ensures your projectors don’t just keep up with change; they adapt, improve, and expand over time. With continuous software updates, evolving capabilities, and unified tools, Pulse transforms projection systems from static hardware into dynamic, upgradeable components within your simulation environment.

Not all projectors are created equal. In simulation, the stakes are higher and the requirements more demanding. The visual system directly shapes training accuracy and realism. Here are seven things that truly set simulation-grade projectors apart.

Simulation demands visual systems that feel immediate, natural and distraction free. LED can deliver exactly that – but only when the right fundamentals are in place. When evaluating LED for simulation environments this guide helps you focus on the criteria that truly influence training quality, trainee comfort and long term operational uptime.

At Barco, we’ve always believed that true immersion doesn’t come from hardware alone, but from platforms that keep evolving long after installation. Pulse 2.12 is the latest chapter in that promise.