Company Research Report: IFTech Inventing Future Technology Inc.

Company Overview

• Name: IFTech Inventing Future Technology Inc.

• Mission: Helping soldiers come home by enhancing training and simulation through innovative technology.

• Founded: 2007 by Michael and Brodie Stanfield.

• Key People:

• Michael Stanfield, Co-CEO and Founder

• Brodie Stanfield, Co-CEO and Founder

• Headquarters: Oshawa, Canada

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Notable for: Developing ARAIG, the world’s first multi-sensory, multi-directional, force feedback suit aimed at enhancing the realism of training simulations and gaming experiences.

Products

ARAIG ® (As Real As It Gets)

• Description: ARAIG is a multi-sensory, multi-directional force feedback suit that provides real-world sensory stimulation and enhanced awareness for all virtual and simulated environments. It includes adaptive software and scenarios that integrate seamlessly with various platforms.

• Key Features:

• Transmitter: Connects to platforms wirelessly or via wire to receive and transmit data to ARAIG for updating sensory feedback.

• Surround Sound: Provides an immersive auditory experience.

• Vibration & STIMS: Incorporates vibratory devices and muscle stimulation technology to simulate real-world physical sensations.

Recent Developments

• New Products:

• IFTech has launched a software development kit (SDK) for ARAIG to facilitate integration with new applications and systems.

• New Features:

• The ARAIG suit now supports integration with VBS4, enhancing realism and effectiveness in military training.

• Partnerships and Events:

• AMD Invites IFTech to ExtravaLANza (2017): IFTech presented and demonstrated ARAIG at AMD's gaming festival in Toronto, showcasing its technology to a wider audience.

• Dragon’s Den Deal (2017): IFTech secured a $500,000 investment from Dragon’s Den, increasing their financial resources for product development.

• National Geographics’ Machine Impossible (2017): ARAIG gained international exposure on National Geographic’s series “Machine Impossible,” highlighting its innovative approach to immersive experiences.

Additional Insights

• IFTech has been continuously involved in industry events and competitions, like Spark Innovation Centre’s Ignite competition, where they won the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2015.

• The company has been recognized for its advances in training technologies, particularly in military applications, due to the real-world training outcomes the ARAIG suit provides without real-world risks.

This detailed report highlights the significant contributions of IFTech to both the training simulation and gaming industries through their innovative technology offerings with ARAIG, pushing the boundaries of immersive experiences.