Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education
5 Reasons to Upskill Heavy Equipment Operators
More businesses need heavy equipment operators as current operators continue to retire and new businesses are formed. Upskilling is a must to stay competitive and to keep employees engaged. Upskill your operators with technology that expedites the process and reap the benefits. Upskilling any employee leads to a significant ROI
Excavator Safety Infographic
Heavy equipment operators must keep safety in mind at all times. No matter what size Excavator they are operating, the safety practices are the same. Download our free Excavator Operator Safety Tips infographic to remind operators how to keep themselves, others and the Excavator safe.
Cat Simulators Add Value to Carmeuse
How did Carmeuse, a family-owned, global materials and services company, save an estimated $1M in maintenance/repair costs; $595,960 in fuel costs and more than 3,000 productivity hours? By training 3,000 operators on its four state-of-the-art, customizable Cat® Simulators systems over the past four years. Cat Simulators continues to add value
Simformed March/April 2023
In This Issue Cat® Simulators SimLite Compact Track Loader. Pre-operation Walkaround Inspection Infographic. Finning Canada’s Steve Kean Shares How Cat Simulators Benefit Customers. Free Training Sessions: SimScholars™ Curriculum and Cat® Simulators SimU™ Campus. Cat® Simulators SimLite Compact Track Loader Set in a busy construction environment, the new Cat® Simulators SimLite
Cat® Simulators New SimLite Compact Track Loader System Builds Operator Skills With Portable, Convenient Training Stations
Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions – announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators SimLite Compact Track Loader System. The portable station allows instructors and learners to utilize operator training inside the classroom or at off-site locations. Set in a busy construction environment,
Why Conduct a Walkaround Inspection Infographic
Heavy equipment operators can help ensure their safety and that of others on the jobsite by conducting pre-operation walkaround inspections. They can also identify any mechanical problems or issues that need to be addressed, saving maintenance and repair costs. Download our free infographic and post it as a reminder of the key components
TCAT students get equipment operator experience by using VR
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is answering a call directly from the local construction industry. The college’s heavy equipment operator training program gives students hands-on training and practical field experience. “Right away they are aware, they are safe, they are not hitting equipment, they
Georgia’s New Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program’s Success
Cat® Simulators Systems and SimScholars™ Curriculum Play Key Roles in Georgia’s New Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program’s Success Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC’s Cat® Simulators systems and SimScholars™ heavy equipment operator (HEO) curriculum are playing key roles in the state of Georgia’s newly launched HEO simulator training program. The new HEO
Finning Canada Trains with Cat Simulators Video Testimonial
“People look at simulators and say they’re just for new hires. They’re not. They are for new hires. They’re for re-evaluations,” says Steve Kean, Finning Canada. Kean shares how customers benefit from using Cat® Simulators systems – from training future heavy equipment operators to sharpening seasoned operators’ skills to evaluating
Extending Tire Life Infographic
Off-highway and mining truck operators can help extend a truck’s tire life and prevent tires from failing prematurely. Download this free infographic to provide operators with some tips and best practices they should remember when operating a truck on the road, job site or mining operation.
Cat Simulators Off-Highway Truck
Set in a mining environment, the Cat® Simulators Off-Highway Truck system provides hands-on training for learners on authentic Cat controls. In addition to learning how to conduct a walkaround inspection, training exercises include driving, braking, loading, unloading and much more in numerous real-life mining scenarios. https://vimeo.com/794282824
Simformed January/February 2023
In This Issue 2022 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown Winners | Cat Simulators Dozer Operator Safety Tips Infographic | Catholic Charities Community Services Provides Career Pathways | February and March Training Sessions First-Ever Cat® Simulators Student Showdown Recently schools and colleges whose heavy equipment operator (HEO) programs include Cat® Simulators Advanced
Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Excavator
Avoid extra maintenance and keep Excavators in production longer by training operators on proper use, including conducting a pre-operation walkaround inspection before every shift. Beyond the walkaround inspection and regularly scheduled maintenance checks, follow these tips to get maximum uptime from your Excavator. Properly use the travel function to prevent
Catholic Charities Community Services Provides Career Pathways to Improve Lives and Communities
“Helping our community’s most vulnerable with solutions that permanently improve lives” is Catholic Charities Community Services’ mission statement. And that’s precisely what Catholic Charities does and more. Through its Center for Educational Opportunity and Career Pathways, the organization provides adult education courses for those individuals wishing to pursue education and
Dozer Operator Safety Tips Infographic
Dozers come in multiple sizes and can be found moving materials efficiently and effectively on both construction and mining sites. Like all heavy equipment operators, Dozer operators must always have an eye on safety. Download our free Dozer Operator Safety Tips infographic to remind operators how to keep themselves, others and the Dozer
Innovation Drives Sustainability Infographic
When companies replace traditional on-the-iron heavy equipment training with Cat Simulators systems, they can help meet corporate sustainability initiatives while saving fuel, oil and other maintenance costs. Download our free infographic to learn more about how training with simulators can drive sustainability and save costs.