Pregis LLC, Deerfield, Ill., introduced an innovative virtual reality training program for protective packaging equipment and material selection.

The Raymond Corp., Green, N.Y., launched a virtual reality (VR) simulator to assist in the development of new and existing forklift operators.

Germany-based KUKA acquired Visual Components, a 3D simulation software developer headquartered in Finland.

InContext Solutions, Chicago, launched a virtual reality (VR) headset for its ShopperMX platform.

Looking ahead to 2017, Mintel, Chicago, released a consumer trends study that discusses the four key North America consumer trends set to impact the United States and Canada markets.

InContext Solutions, Chicago, closed a $15.2 million funding round led by Intel Capital and Beringea to help the provider accelerate sales and marketing efforts, expand its geographic footprint and improve its virtual reality product portfolio, including further development of solutions for head-mounted devices.

Chicago-based InContext Solutions, partnered with Intel Corp., Santa Clara, Calif., to develop best-in-class virtual reality (VR) solutions for the retail ecosystem.

InContext Solutions, a Chicago-based provider of web-based virtual reality (VR) shopper and retail solutions, opened its first East Coast office and VR innovation center in Summit, N.J.

InContext Solutions launched HIVE, a new virtual reality lab offering a hands-on experience of the latest in VR technology and high-end wearable gear.