Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education

Simformed May/June 2026
In This Issue Cat® Technology Systems Can Reach Full Potential When Operators Train on Cat® Simulators Training Tomorrow’s Heavy Equipment Operators Today – Finning Canada

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.

Simformed November/December 2023
In This Issue Simulation Training to Enhance Sustainability. 2024 Construction Forecast Infographic. New Cat Simulators Support Site is Now Live! Send Us a Video! And

Backhoe Loader Walkaround Inspection Infographic
Ensuring safety on the jobsite is a top priority for heavy equipment operators. One way they can do this is by conducting pre-operation walkaround inspections

9th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW)
Simformotion is proud to join the celebration of apprentices across the nation in the 9th annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). This week, leaders from industry,

Simformed September/October 2023
In This Issue Construction Angels – Continued Support When the Unthinkable Happens. Walkaround Infographic Series: Dozer. Heavy Equipment Operator Training & Retention with Cat® Simulators.

Heavy Equipment Operator Training & Retention with Cat® Simulators
The demand for heavy equipment operators in industries such as construction, mining and agriculture has been steadily increasing over the years. However, training and retaining

Which is More Dangerous, Underground or Surface Mining? Infographic
Ensuring safety is critical in surface and underground mining operations. Both mining methods come with their risks. However, properly training heavy equipment operators can minimize

Chile: World’s Top Copper Producer Infographic
Chile is the leading copper producer globally, with copper making up 90 percent of its mining exports. To ensure efficient extraction of copper and other
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