Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education
Construction Angels Continues to Grow Across the United States
https://vimeo.com/1098281894 Life changed for the Richard “Bird” Gaunt family on the afternoon of June 23, 2020. Gaunt had pulled over to the shoulder of the road near Carlock, Ill., to secure the load on top of his vehicle when he was tragically struck and killed by the driver of a
Training, technology key to overcoming operator shortage
As part of its Asia Pacific Quarry Days last month, Caterpillar hosted a trade press roundtable with some of its key representatives in Tokyo, Japan. Among those participating from Cat for the June 3 event were Felice Stocco, product application manager, global construction and infrastructure; Phillip Pollock, general manager, marketing,
Cat® Simulators Fuel Efficiency
Cat® Simulator training can not only bring operators up to proficiency faster by teaching the fine control movements and applications necessary to effectively work on real world jobsites, simulator systems can also save fuel costs. By just training on simulators one week per month, companies can leave actual machines in
Simformotion™ LLC Announces Release of New Cat® Simulators Small Wheel Loader System
Simformotion™ LLC, Peoria, Ill.—a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions—announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Small Wheel Loader System. The versatile machine is set in a construction environment where operators can learn the same production applications found on actual worksites. The system features authentic controls combined with
Avoid Damage to your Dozer Undercarriage with Training on Cat® Simulator Systems
The Track Type Tractor (aka dozer) is a multitasking machine that can be found on a mine or construction worksite. The last thing you need is one of your dozers out of service because an operator misused it. Damage to the undercarriage can be avoided with proper operator training. Cat®
Simulating!
Two Utah State University Eastern Blanding Campus students seated inside mock cabins of a giant bull dozer and hydraulic excavator look like extreme gamers in an arcade. These apprentices aren’t playing, though. They are on the job, even if it is only a replicated one. New to the USU Eastern
Kearney High School to Offer Heavy Equipment Training Class
Students at Kearney High School will be able to take a “Heavy Equipment Operator” class beginning in 2014 thanks to a collaborative effort between the school, Central Community College, and area businesses. Kearney High School principal Dr. Jay Dostal said the local construction industry approached the Kearney Public Schools Foundation
Simformotion™ LLC Announces Release of New Cat® Simulators Articulated Truck System
Simformotion™ LLC, Peoria, Ill.—a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions—announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Articulated Truck System. The new Articulated Truck simulation trainer is set in a construction environment where operators can learn the same production applications found on actual worksites. The system features authentic controls
Working for Wounded Warriors
Veterans receive training on a Hydraulic Excavator Simulator System at the PolyTraumatic Rehabilitation Center at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Va. The goal is to train to become a heavy equipment operator while rehabilitating.
Simformotion™ LLC Announces Cat Simulators 2013-2014 Scholarship Winner
Peoria, IL, June 2013—Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment simulator development – is proud to announce that it has selected Caleb C. Amundson for the 2013-2014 Cat® Simulators Scholarship. The winner receives a $2,000 scholarship to support the pursuit of a heavy equipment-related career. Applications were accepted from
Northwest Community College and Cat Simulators
Brian Badge, Chair of Trade, at Northwest Community College in British Columbia is shaping careers in the heavy equipment industry. Northwest Community College (NWCC) was established in 1975, has expanded to nine regional campus locations and is a recognized leader in Aboriginal education. Among the many programs offered at NWCC