Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education
How Boyd Cat and Its Partners Use Cat Simulators to Fill the Construction Pipeline
In 2017, when Boyd Cat invested in a full‑motion Cat® Simulators system, the goal was simple: provide customers and partners with a hands‑on way to
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
IUOE Local 955 in Fort McMurray Uses Cat Simulators to Train
Preparing the next generation of operators using effective training solutions that build real-world confidence and job-ready skills. The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local
Heavy Equipment Operator Demand Infographic
Proper training can help keep the pipeline full of safe, efficient operators. With more than 45,700 new heavy equipment operator positions projected to be added
Keyano College’s HEO Training Program Meets Industry Needs
Hands-On Training Designed to Match Real-World Job Demands Keyano College in Fort McMurray has built one of northern Alberta’s most comprehensive Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO)
Master Safety in the Age of Smart Machines
10 Essential Safety Tips for Tech‑Driven Equipment As technology increasingly integrates into heavy equipment, maintaining a strong safety culture is essential. These 10 tips highlight
Inside Cat® Simulators: Hands-On Operator Training Technology
Visitors got a hands-on look at operator training technology with Cat® Simulators developed by Simformotion for Caterpillar at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026. The simulator replicates real machine
Georgia Heavy Equipment Operator Programs Infographic
Students in 33 Georgia high schools and career technical centers can find a pathway into the construction industry through the state of Georgia’s Heavy Equipment
High School simulators bridge labor gap for Idaho Construction industry
https://vz-783da3ee-e04.b-cdn.net/6ad8b818-e756-4c72-9603-038fe7056461/playlist.m3u8 BLACKFOOT, Idaho (kifi) – Local construction powerhouse Gayle Lim Construction is tackling a regional labor shortage by bringing the job site directly into the
Accelerate Your Career with Kissimmee Construction Training Program
As FDOT’s Moving I-4 Forward Program is reshaping the transportation industry, our shared success depends on a strong, skilled, and capable workforce. We’ve developed and
Inside Canada’s Push for Workforce Readiness
Cat® Simulators Help Meet Canada’s Demand for Operators As industries face increasing demand for skilled heavy equipment operators, Finning Canada is helping its customers integrate
Unlock Operator Success with Flexible Learning Styles
Different people learn in different ways. Whether someone learns best by doing, seeing, hearing or reading, an effective training program should support all four major
Simformed January/February 2026
In This Issue Building the Republic of Georgia’s Workforce: Zestaponi Vocational College “Construct 2.” New SimScholars® Curriculum Available for Cat® Simulators’ Next Gen Excavator (Monitor
SimScholars® Curriculum for Cat® Simulators Next Gen Excavator System
Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC, a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions, announces the release of a new SimScholars® curriculum designed for the Cat® Simulators
YouthBuild grants fund programs to prepare young people for workforce
US Department of Labor announces $98M in available funding to deliver education, occupational skills training, job services to young people WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of
Workforce initiatives provide training through forestry simulators
CROSSETT, AR — The city of Crossett has received an honorable mention in the Arkansas Business Trendsetter City 2025 awards in the Education/Workforce Development category
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