About CATI
In 1992 CATI was born as Carmel Applied Technologies, Inc., and debuted its OpenGL SGI based imager generator, X-IG, in 1997. Since then, CATI Training Systems has become an industry leader in image generation systems and has delivered world-wide databases comprising of high-resolution, correlated, and training capable virtual terrain.
CATI has a long history of scientific advancement and customer support combined with substantial subject matter expertise, highly trained technical staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and a history of successful performance.
CATI’s services have evolved to include visual database development, system and hardware integration, software engineering, and research study support. We provide innovative virtual training solutions in support of both military and civilian aerospace industries and agricultural and firefighting organizations.
Our solutions exceed customer expectations and our support before, during, and after the sale is second to none.
Capabilities
CATI Training Systems has a long history of scientific advancement and customer support which is combined with substantial subject matter expertise, highly trained technical staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and a long record of successful performance.
X-IG® is currently installed on FSXXI Advanced Aircraft Virtual Simulators (UH-60L, UH-60M, and CH-47F) and is the image generation system of record for the USAACE fielded flight simulators: the U.S. Army Lift Simulator Modernization Program (LSMP), the Transportable Blackhawk Operations Simulator (TBOS), and Advanced Blackhawk Flight Simulator (ABHFS). X-IG® is also the image generator on the Blackhawk Aircrew Trainer (BAT), Multiple Sikorsky Systems Integration Labs, Northrop Grumman (E2 SIL), and the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) and many others.
Core Values
Integrity: Promoting honesty in practices and partnerships for over 30 years in the simulation industry.
Quality: Sourcing the highest quality hardware and software solutions implemented by highly trained and experienced professionals. Offering the best solutions possible at the customer’s price point and providing immediate, dedicated, and personalized customer support to minimize training downtime.
Innovation: Excelling through implementation of cutting-edge technology, creative problem solving, collaboration, and adherence to current industry leading best practices.
Growth: Supporting a company culture of professional and personal growth to equip and retain the innovators of tomorrow. Utilizing Lean project management methodology to implement solutions on time and within budget to ensure sustainability as a company.
People: Family first work environment promoting personal and professional growth for employees through a healthy work/life balance.
Our Team
Michael “Mike” Larkin is the manager of software development for CATI Training Systems. Mike’s primary role is guiding the research and development, customer support and project management for the X-IG™ product line. Mike has worked in simulation since 1992, starting his career as a field service representative for CAE electronics at the NASA Ames research center. There he worked to advanced research and development projects including virtual reality, AI implementation, graphics development and networking. Mike is the original developer of the X-IG™ Image generator and has been since its initial development in the late 1990s. Mike is a graduate of Concordia University in Montreal and a winner of the Gold Medal in Mechanical Engineering.
Vincent “Vince” Hill is the Vice President of Business Development for CATI Training Systems. In this capacity he is responsible for identifying business opportunities, determining customer requirements and developing effective pursuit strategies for both domestic and foreign customers. Additionally, Vince serves as the company’s contracts manager and performs program management. Prior to joining the CATI team, Vince served with distinction for over 30 years in the United States Air Force. His leadership roles included Superintendent Command Post Inspections, Air Combat Command, Inspector General Team and Superintendent USCENTCOM, USEUCOM, U.S. Forces Korea, Combined Forces Command, and United Nations Command Centers and finally as the Chief Enlisted Manger, 613 Air and Space Operations Center (AOC). Vince retired from the USAF in 2011 at the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He holds degrees in Information Systems Management and Intelligence from the Community College of the Air Force.
Rolf Beutler has over 44 years of experience in the simulation, training and modeling industry. His expertise ranges from vehicle dynamics modeling, autopilot and flight control simulation, visual systems, simulation systems development, simulation research support, integration, testing and validation.
Mr. Beutler joined CAE Inc. in 1986 as a flight dynamics systems engineer working on numerous military and commercial fixed and rotary wing flight simulators. He was one of the lead developers of the CAE blade element rotor model. In 1992 as a lead systems integrator, Mr Beutler was assigned to the U.S. Army Research Institute, Fort Rucker, AL, where he supported Army researchers in training and simulation fidelity experiments. This research involved testing and integration of new and evolving technologies and their effectiveness on simulation fidelity and training. In 1998, Mr. Beutler became Site Manager at the Army Research Institute and held that position until 2005 when he joined CATI Training Systems, leading a team of engineers to produce CATI’s X–IG® image generator.
Mr. Beutler holds a Masters of Applied Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Institute for Aerospace Studies, University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Windsor.
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Quality Policy
CATI Training Systems’ commitment to product quality and continued improvement has led to obtaining our ISO 9001:2015 Certification, issued by Aviation Suppliers Association Certification Body (ASACB).
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ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
