April 15, 2025 – DiSTI Corporation, a global leader in Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software solutions, proudly reaffirms the continued success of GL Studio® 8.3, the latest version of its flagship embedded HMI systems design software. GL Studio® 8.3 builds upon the capabilities of its predecessors, setting new standards in performance, flexibility, and innovation for developers in automotive, aerospace, and other safety-critical industries.
Pioneering Excellence in HMI Development
GL Studio® has set the standard for embedded HMI systems design for over two decades. It has consistently provided developers with the tools to create high-performance, sophisticated user interfaces for mission-critical applications. Renowned for its precision and flexibility, GL Studio® has been the platform of choice across industries that demand nothing less than excellence.
The DiSTI Corporation, a leading provider of HMI development tool and solutions with a legacy built on reliability and performance, has continuously evolved GL Studio to meet the ever-growing demands of developers in the aerospace, automotive, and medical industries. This history of success has established GL Studio® as a trusted solution for creating applications such as:
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- Cockpit Instrumentation
- Instrument Clusters
- Instructor Operator Stations
- Head-Up Displays
- Safety-Critical Avionics
- Animated Schematics
- In-Vehicle Infotainment
- Symbology Overlays
GL Studio®: The Pinnacle of Embedded HMI Design and Performance
GL Studio® provides developers unparalleled tools to create impactful user experiences in mission-critical environments. Focusing on precision and flexibility, this version refines the GL Studio® ecosystem, establishing it as the ultimate choice for industries that demand nothing short of excellence.
- Performance: Armed with native C++ code, GL Studio® ensures lightning-fast application startup times, eradicates UI lag, and guarantees mission-critical reliability in real-time systems. This level of performance empowers industries such as aerospace and automotive, where precision, speed, and dependability are non-negotiable.
- Flexibility: Complete control over generated code means developers can accurately shape their creations. By enabling the development of customized behaviors and seamless third-party software integrations, GL Studio® is a tool of choice for a diverse range of use cases, positioning developers as leaders in their field.
- Simplicity: OneTouch Deployment™ and drag-and-drop functionality eliminate unnecessary complexity, allowing developers to test and preview interfaces quickly. This speeds up the development process, empowering companies to accelerate time to market and maintain their competitive edge.
As industries face increasingly complex challenges, GL Studio® continues to advance, setting the benchmark for the next generation of embedded systems design. Building on this solid foundation, GL Studio® 8.3 introduces the latest features and enhancements that provide developers with the tools needed to streamline development, enhance workflow, and maintain performance and flexibility at the highest levels.
Powerful New Features in GL Studio® 8.3
As GL Studio® evolves, GL Studio® 8.3 introduces a range of innovative features that transform the embedded HMI development landscape:
- Seamless IDE Integration: The improved IDE integration in GL Studio® 8.3 simplifies debugging by allowing developers to directly open the relevant code in their platform’s IDE—whether it’s Visual Studio, Xcode, or Linux’s default editor. With intuitive log tab filters, error tracking has never been more efficient, streamlining the development process.
- Cross-Platform Deployment with ANGLE Runtime Support: For the first time, Linux and macOS users can deploy GL Studio® content to Unity and Unreal Engine. This new capability expands the use of GL Studio® in cutting-edge simulations and software-defined vehicles across multiple platforms, giving developers more flexibility than ever before.
- Safety-Critical Innovations for Extreme Environments: GL Studio® 8.3 introduces the SC runtime library, allowing developers to deploy applications on embedded hardware with CPUs engineered to meet the demands of extreme environments, such as space exploration or high-radiation conditions.
- Automotive and Aerospace Advancements: GL Studio® 8.3 enables automotive developers to prototype software-defined vehicle interfaces on Linux and macOS, eliminating the need for Windows-based systems. The SC runtime library offers cost-effective solutions for embedded systems in modern vehicles. For aerospace, the ANGLE runtime allows for rapid prototyping in Unity and Unreal, ensuring mission-critical HMI systems for space missions.
Transforming the HMI Landscape
GL Studio® 8.3 reinforces DiSTI’s leadership in embedded HMI development, reaffirming its commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the most demanding industries. By enhancing the developer workflow and the final user experience, GL Studio® 8.3 empowers developers to create high-performance, safety-critical interfaces with speed, flexibility, and reliability—all in a seamless, future-proof package.
Quality-of-Life Enhancements and Bug Fixes
In addition to these powerful new features, GL Studio® 8.3 also includes several quality-of-life improvements:
- The ability to copy and paste geometry, code, and elements between GL Studio editor instances for greater development efficiency.
- Improved log tab functionality to prevent automatic snap-back during error inspection.
- Enhanced font generation options and project title visibility for better multitasking.
- Bug fixes addressing WebGL touch events, GlsNinePatch asserts in ES deployments, and ES runtime compatibility with multiple GLO files.
About DiSTI Corporation
DiSTI Corporation is a global leader in embedded Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software, providing innovative solutions to aerospace, automotive, industrial, and medical industries. Through its GL Studio® platform, DiSTI empowers developers to create high-performance, safety-critical user interfaces that ensure the reliability and success of their most demanding applications.
For more information about GL Studio® and its capabilities, visit www.DiSTI.com.
