Realtime Technologies

What Realtime Technologies does

Realtime Technologies is a division of FAAC Incorporated and a wholly-owned subsidiary within Arotech Corporation's Training Division, specializing in high-fidelity multibody vehicle dynamics, graphical simulation and physics-based modeling. Its flagship product is SimCreator, an industry-leading simulation software platform that powers a line of research driving simulators used by academic institutions and automotive industry customers for ADAS, autonomous vehicle, distracted-driving, road safety and vehicle dynamics research. Beyond research, the division delivers custom-built military and public-safety training simulators (Operator Driving Simulator, Combat Convoy Simulator, KC-135 BOSS Boom Operator, MILO use-of-force training, FACETT air-combat desktop trainer, and the Continuum of Training platform that networks multiple simulators).

Realtime Technologies sells build-to-suit hardware systems, licenses proprietary simulation software (SimCreator, SimBuilder, SimController, ZAP, FACETT) and provides ongoing professional services under a 'Customer for Life' model. Customers include U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army and Marine Corps programs, Foreign Military Sales platforms, FEMA and emergency-response organizations, transit authorities (e.g., LYNX), fire/EMS departments, and academic research institutions. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing, supported by industry events, case studies and direct engagement with sales specialists.

The division is anchored by 50+ years of accumulated simulation IP at FAAC, including the ZAP missile launch envelope integrated into operational flight programs of F-15, F/A-18, F-16, F-35 and F-22, and over 100 weapon-system models used across TACTS/ACTS ranges in 14 global locations. While its core competency is deterministic physics simulation rather than AI/ML, the company is extending into electrification and severe-weather transportation training and partnering with Battlespace Simulations to expand into multidomain combat and electronic warfare scenarios.

Name

Realtime Technologies

Legal name

FAAC Incorporated

Website

https://faac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Realtime Technologies is a division of FAAC/Arotech that builds high-fidelity SimCreator-driven driving and vehicle-dynamics simulators for ADAS/autonomous research, U.S. military combat and convoy training, and public-safety operator programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Simulation & Training Systems

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Flight Training (611512)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMABAOAL

Modeling, Simulation, Digital Twins & Mission Rehearsal Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Defense Systems and Technologies

SECONDARYMPAFAAAH

Serious Games & Simulation Studios (Training, Defense, Enterprise)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gaming & Interactive Entertainment (Video Games, Esports)/Game Development Studios (PC/Console/Mobile)

SECONDARYIMABAFAN

Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Avionics, Navigation & Flight Control Systems

SECONDARYEDAFAJAD

Safety, Compliance & Risk Training Simulations (EHS, OSHA, Hazard Response)

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/AR/VR/XR, Simulations & Immersive Learning

SECONDARYHLAFANAL

EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Emergency Medical Services

Keywords

• Driving simulation software
• Vehicle dynamics simulation
• Military training simulation
• Autonomous vehicle research
• Public safety simulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ann Arbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Simulation Hardware Sales: Sale of high-fidelity simulators including driving simulators, flight simulators, and specialized training devices. Simulators are built-to-suit based on customer hardware and software specifications.
2. Software Licensing and Development: Licensing of proprietary simulation software including SimCreator and related simulation applications. Custom engineering solutions and software development services.
3. Professional Services: Consulting services, custom engineering solutions, and ongoing support services. The company provides 'Customer for Life' support to maintain and evolve solutions as customer needs change.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Realtime Technologies develops and sells high-fidelity simulation software (SimCreator) and precision driving simulators for research, military, public safety, and transportation applications. The company provides build-to-suit simulators for automotive and ADAS research, vehicle dynamics modeling, military weapons and combat training, fire/EMS driver training, and transit operator training. As a division of FAAC Incorporated, it also delivers professional services including consulting, custom engineering, and ongoing support.

Product overview

Realtime Technologies operates as a division within FAAC Incorporated, a leading simulation technology company founded in 1971. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-fidelity simulation solutions spanning military, public safety, transportation, and research sectors. RealTime's core product is SimCreator, an industry-leading simulation software platform that powers their world-class research driving simulators for automotive, ADAS, and autonomous vehicle research. FAAC's broader simulation ecosystem includes SimBuilder and SimController for military weapons simulation, the MILO brand for use of force and tactical training, FACETT for air combat testing and training, inCommand for incident management simulation, and specialized training systems for firefighting, emergency medical services, and transportation. The company's "Continuum of Training" platform enables networking of multiple simulators for comprehensive multi-disciplinary training scenarios.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% learning retention using simulation for training
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BSI (Battlespace Simulations)coreTechnology or IntegrationBSI specializes in Multidomain Combat Simulation & Analysis in Near Peer Threat Environments. They offer MACE (Modern Air Combat Environment) and ARMOR (Augmented Reality Mission Observation & Rehearsal) products used widely by militaries worldwide. BSI products are used for Joint Fires training, wargaming, mission rehearsal, electronic warfare training, and operational research and analysis. Over 40+ major combat systems use MACE, 17+ international commands rely on BSI software spanning 10 countries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ansible Motion (a division of AB Dynamics): Ansible Motion supplies high-end driving simulators for automotive and motorsport research, including vehicle dynamics and ADAS applications. It directly competes with Realtime Technologies' research driving simulator business in the same customer set.
• VI-grade (Soudas Group): VI-grade is a direct competitor in high-fidelity driving simulators for automotive R&D, ADAS development, and vehicle dynamics — directly overlapping with SimCreator-powered research driving simulators sold to OEMs, Tier-1s, and academic research labs.
• AVSimulation: AVSimulation (a Renault Software Labs company) provides high-fidelity driving simulators and autonomous-vehicle simulation tooling, including the SCANeR platform. It directly competes with SimCreator in the automotive and AV research market.
• CAE: CAE is the global leader in aviation simulation and training, supplying both civil and military full-flight simulators and training services. It directly overlaps with FAAC/RTI's military air-combat and boom-operator training offerings and competes for the same DoD training contracts.
• Cubic Corporation (now Cubic Defense Applications / Elbit Systems JV): Cubic is a major DoD training and LVC (Live-Virtual-Constructive) systems integrator, including air-combat training ranges and instrumented ranges. It competes head-to-head with FAAC on TACTS/ACTS-style range instrumentation and military training solutions.
• Saab AB: Saab supplies military training and simulation solutions, including air-combat and ground-vehicle training. It competes with FAAC on DoD and FMS training awards, particularly in the air warfare and IADS simulation space.

Broad incumbents

• Rheinmetall AG: Rheinmetall is a broad European defense prime with a dedicated training and simulation portfolio covering live, virtual, and constructive military training. It overlaps with FAAC/RTI on military driving and crew training solutions, particularly in NATO markets.
• Elbit Systems: Elbit Systems is a broad Israeli defense electronics and training systems provider, including military simulators and live training ranges. It overlaps with FAAC/RTI on military driving simulators, IADS training, and air combat training solutions, particularly for international and FMS customers.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a broad defense incumbent with a sizable Training and Simulation business that supplies military simulators, mission rehearsal, and electronic warfare training. It competes with FAAC/RTI on multiple DoD training programs and brings significantly greater scale and balance sheet.

Emerging players

• Mechanical Simulation: Mechanical Simulation (CarSim/TruckSim/BikeSim) provides vehicle dynamics simulation software widely used in academic and industry research. It is a partial-overlap competitor to SimCreator in vehicle dynamics research applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RTIsimulators
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@faacsimulation
• Facebookfacebook.com/faacsimulationtraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faac-incorporated
• Instagraminstagram.com/faacsimulationtraining

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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