The High Cost of No Training
Training is important to workers and organizations alike. In fact, in a Workforce Learning Report from LinkedIn, 94% of employees said they would stay at a company longer if the company invested in employee learning. Whether frontline workers in healthcare, heavy equipment operators on a job site, or back
Simformed May/June 2020
In This Issue Online training sessions. Safety curriculum. Idle time costs. Cat® Safety VR. Free Online Training Sessions During this global pandemic, we know that online training options are more important than ever. While we are all sheltering in place, it is
Why Simulation Trains Learners Faster than Traditional Methods
Why do pilots and physicians train with simulations? Because they can learn better and faster. Pilots were some of the first to use simulators—including the military. Pilots can train in the safety of a virtual environment and never put passengers at risk while learning how to use instruments and
Blind Spot Awareness
Heavy equipment operators inside a cab often have restricted visibility or blind spots. A blind spot means the operator cannot see by direct line of site or by using mirrors.“Struck by” accidents cause many injuries and accidents every year. Heavy equipment operators must learn and be aware of the blind
Cat Simulators Online Training Sessions
During these difficult times we know many of our Cat Simulators users are sheltering in, social distancing, and experiencing hardships. At Simformotion, we want to help training to continue for all of our customers, no matter what type of organization or business. To that end, we are creating some
Extend the Life of an Undercarriage with Training
The most expensive part on a tracked dozer or excavator is the undercarriage, representing 50% of the machine’s owning and operating costs. Proper use of the machine can extend the life of the undercarriage. An operator should be ultra-tuned into the machine. How it looks, how it sounds and how
Simformotion™ LLC Named Top Construction Tech Company
Peoria, Ill.—Simformotion™ LLC is pleased to announce it has been named a top construction tech services company by CIO Applications Construction Technology magazine. The company is proud to receive this distinction for providing customers with simulation, VR, and other training solutions. Founded in 2009, the company designs, engineers, assembles
Simulator Selection: Reporting Tools
When choosing a simulator, it’s important to consider the method by which the simulator records and reports the results of user training sessions. The simulator should include robust software that tracks, measures and reports results based on benchmarks set within the simulator. Performance data allows instructors, training managers and
Cat Simulators Online Operator Training Session
Date/Time: April 28th, 11-1 CST Host: Cat Simulators Trainer, Troy Bombardier During these difficult times we know many of our Cat Simulators users are sheltering in, social distancing, and experiencing hardships. At Simformotion, we want to help training to continue for all of our customers, no matter what type
Does VR Training Work for Safety & Hazard Situations?
A question many organizations are asking: Does VR training really work when it comes to safety? You bet it does. Just ask Tyson Foods. In 2017, the company set a goal of reducing injuries by 15%. They had a VR program developed to drive safety and hazard awareness training.