Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education

Women’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Protective or Dangerous?
Ill-fitting women’s personal protective equipment (PPE) can pose significant safety risks. The issue can be more than just safety, as poorly fitting PPE can also

Compact Track Loader Walkaround Inspection Infographic
Conducting a pre-operation walkaround inspection before every shift can mean the difference between having a safe, productive day or sitting idle while the machine is

Simformed May/June 2024
In This Issue New and Improved SimScholars™ Curriculum Launched! Lowell Correctional Institution Women’s Heavy Equipment Operator Program Compact Track Loader Safety Tips Infographic Maintenance Tips

Mt. Pleasant High School let students explore future job opportunities
New Cat Simulators at Mount Pleasant High School are revolutionizing how students prepare themselves for the construction jobsite. Students can learn how to use various

Hands-on Simulator Training Brings Hope
Women at Lowell Correctional Institution Build Heavy Equipment Skills Using Cat® Simulators Systems “Can I do this? I’ve never even stood next to an Excavator

Underground Load Haul Dump Safety Infographic
Underground mining operations require serious safety measures. Properly training heavy equipment operators can minimize risks and ensure the safety of the operators and other mine

Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Articulated Truck
Extend the life of Articulated Trucks with proper operation and maintenance. Include a pre-operation machine inspection before every shift. Schedule maintenance checks and follow these

Simformed March/April 2024
In This Issue SimScholars™ Curriculum Learning Management System Large Wheel Loader Walkaround Infographic Collins Career Technical Center’s Growing Training Program Collaborative Worksite Training™ Package SimScholars™

Students try their hand at trade jobs during APS career fair
In an effort to get more high school students interested in pursuing a trade career after graduation, such as plumbing, welding or construction, Albuquerque Public

10 Tips to Operate a Wheel Loader Safely
Safety is a top priority for heavy equipment operators. Conducting a pre-operation walkaround inspection can help identify mechanical problems or issues that need to be

Caterpillar and Simformotion™ LLC extend Global Licensing Agreement
Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in simulation training solutions – is excited to announce the extension of its agreement with Caterpillar to deliver

Collins Career Technical Center’s HEO Training Program Grows
Since Collins Career Technical Center (CCTC) in Chesapeake, Ohio, launched its Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) training program for adult learners, it has not looked back.

Simformed January/February 2024
In This Issue 2023 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown Champions. McConnell Dowell Employees Experience New Safety Program. New SimU Campus™ Contains More Features & Benefits! Coming

And the Winners of the 2023 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown are…!!!
Congratulations to the 2023 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown champions – Advanced Dozer Champion Cooper Sunday and Advanced Construction Excavator Champion Landon Scott! In September, Cat

McConnell Dowell Employees Experience New Safety Program
For more than 60 years, McConnell Dowell has delivered innovative solutions for complex projects, ranging from remote resources to city infrastructure. The projects encompass building,

The Spotlight: Issue 2
Welcome to the second issue of The Spotlight! This edition features two highly successful yet entirely different heavy equipment training programs that utilize Cat® Simulators systems.
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