Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education
Simformed March/April 2025
In This Issue New Cat® Simulators VR Paving System Teaches Operators Foundational Skills McConnell Dowell Offers Heavy Equipment Safety Program to Construction Industry Featuring Cat Simulators 5 Reasons to Upskill Heavy Equipment Operators Cat® Simulators Career Pathways Video VR Paving Launch Set in a highway construction site environment, the VR-based
Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Motor Grader
To avoid unplanned maintenance and keep your Motor Grader in production longer, operators must be properly trained. Operators should complete a pre-operation walkaround inspection before every shift. Beyond the walkaround inspection and regularly scheduling maintenance checks, follow these operation tips to help maintain your Motor Grader for maximum uptime. Make
Cat Simulators Around the World
Heavy equipment training programs in 92 countries worldwide use Cat® Simulators systems to train operators daily. By training in the safety of a simulator, operators can learn how to operate more than 22 machines including the Advanced Dozer, Advanced Construction Excavator, Mining Truck, Backhoe Loader and more. Learn how Cat
Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Backhoe Loader
Avoid unplanned maintenance on your Backhoe Loader by practicing correct operating procedures. Backhoe Loaders will stay in production longer with proper use, including conducting a pre-operation machine inspection before every shift. Regularly scheduled maintenance checks, along with these tips, will achieve maximum uptime from your Backhoe Loader. Know the bucket’s
Mining Contributions to Canada’s Economy Infographic
In 2022, Canada’s 70 metal and 931 non-metal mines contributed $125B to Canada’s total GDP, exported $127B in minerals and employed 403,000 people. To learn more about the Canadian mining industry’s contributions, download this free Cat® Simulators infographic.
Georgia’s New HEO High School Construction Pathway
Students in 12 Georgia high schools and career technical centers now have a pathway into the construction industry through the state of Georgia’s Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) training program. Using Cat® Simulators systems along with SimScholars™ HEO curriculum, the program is meeting industry needs by properly training students to be safe and
Create a Construction Safety Program
One out of every five worker deaths occurs in construction. Creating a safety program for your construction site can help prevent accidents and protect your workers. Download our free infographic to learn how to create your own safety program so workers can return home safely daily. https://vimeo.com/819513218
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.