Latest HTX Labs News

The News & Media page features the latest updates, announcements, and press coverage highlighting how HTX Labs is shaping the future of immersive training.

Mar 8, 2025

AFWERX, SpaceWERX announce Program Year 25.1 STRATFI selections at Capital Factory House

AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, and its unique division, SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force, announced the Program Year 2025 Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) selections at Capital Factory House in Austin, Texas, on March 8, 2025.

Mar 6, 2025

HTX Labs’ Scott Schneider on Meeting Students Where They Are with Multi-Platform VR

In this episode of DIB Innovators, Scott Schneider, CEO & Co-founder of HTX Labs, takes us from his early days working on classified government programs at Texas Instruments to building a revolutionary virtual reality platform transforming military training.

Feb 11, 2025

Craig Wills Joins HTX Labs as Senior Vice President of Defense Programs

HTX Labs welcomes Major General (Ret.) Craig Wills as SVP of Defense Programs. His USAF expertise will drive innovation in immersive training for the DoD.

Jan 14, 2025

HTX Labs Welcomes Brian Reece as Vice President of Strategic Accounts - USAF

HTX Labs Welcomes Brian Reece as VP of Strategic Accts - USAF, leveraging his 20+ years of aviation & USAF expertise to drive immersive XR training innovation.

Dec 10, 2024

EMPACT III Launches at I/ITSEC 2024

HTX Labs introduced EMPACT III at I/ITSEC 2024, showcasing a platform designed to support the Department of Defense’s training modernization initiatives.

Dec 2, 2024

HTX Labs launches the latest version of EMPACT, the Premier XR Training Platform for the DoD, at I/ITSEC 2024

HTX Labs launches EMPACT® III, featuring CATALOG, CREATE, and TRAIN to deliver secure, scalable XR training backed by a $90M USAF contract and IL4 ATO.

Aug 13, 2024

HTX Labs & MAK Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate Military Training & Simulation w/XR & AI Solutions

HTX Labs and MAK Technologies announce strategic partnership.

Aug 6, 2024

HTX Labs Awarded Task Order for LGM-30G Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Training Program

HTX Labs wins a key task order to create a digital classroom for Minuteman III ICBM training, enhancing USAF readiness with immersive simulation technology.

Jul 30, 2024

HTX Labs Lands Multiple Task Orders on $90M IDIQ to Advance USAF Immersive Training Capabilities

HTX Labs has secured multiple task orders on $90M IDIQ contract with the USAF to provide immersive training solutions, enhancing training programs.

Jun 6, 2024

Mastering Machinery with Mixed Reality: How HTX Labs and Varjo Are Transforming Aircraft Maintenance Training

Spatial learning is emerging as a new approach to complement traditional hands-on training methods in maintenance training.