CM Labs boosts training portfolio with AIR acquisition

CM Labs Simulations has acquired Montreal-based AI Redefined (AIR), a pioneer in real-time human-AI collaboration, as part of its ongoing effort to push the boundaries of simulation-based workforce development. The acquisition strengthens CM Labs’ position as a leader in immersive training technology and supports its mission to empower industries through intelligent, adaptive learning environments.

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“For more than 25 years, CM Labs has pioneered using engineering quality simulations to create training experiences that mirror real-world operations,” said Robert Weldon, CEO, CM Labs. “This acquisition reflects not just an investment in AI, but a continuation of our purpose: to redefine how training is delivered across critical industries.”

AIR, founded in 2017, brings a platform originally developed for sectors like aerospace and defense, designed to integrate AI into learning and decision-making processes. CM Labs sees the technology as a natural fit for its Vortex platform, which is widely used in construction, utilities and port operations.

Dorian Kieken, founder of AIR, added, “By joining CM Labs, we can further our human-AI collaboration technology with a team that not only shares that belief but also has the reach to bring it to industries where training innovation can make the most impact.”