SIMFORMED – January/February 2016 Newsletter

From the Editor Simulator Training in 2016 - A new year always brings new plans and goals. What plans does your organization have for simulator training in 2016? Will you integrate more models into your program or get additional training for your instructors? Please answer five short questions to

SIMFORMED – November/December 2015 Newsletter

From the Editor Career Exploration with Cat® Simulators Have you thought about using Cat® Simulators as a tool for career exploration? Nate Hurn, Government Account Manager, and Jillian Maioli, Warehouse Coordinator/Trainer, attended the “Discover Manufacturing Career Expo” in Peoria, Illinois. The event featured different career paths for high school

Arizona Dept. of Transportation Trains with Cat® Simulators

Heavy-equipment operators get new kind of training Wednesday, July 8, 2015 by Angela DeWelles For most of us, learning to drive involved figuring out the rules of the road, mastering some street skills and becoming familiar with our vehicles… It probably didn’t include lessons in blade angle, joystick control, tire

What does a construction accident cost?

Accidents are bound to happen on construction sites, but you can reduce the chance with proper training. Teach good safety habits and proper techniques, and your construction operation can reap the benefits. Take a look at some compelling statistics.

Simformotion™ LLC Announces Release of New Cat® Simulators Off-Highway Truck System

Simformotion™LLC, Peoria, Ill.—a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions—announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Off-Highway Truck Simulator System. The new Off-Highway Truck Simulator System is set in a quarry environment where operators can learn the same applications found on actual worksites around the world. The system combines

SIMFORMED – September/October 2015

From the Editor See What's Inside The Van! Cat® Simulators is traveling to a city near you. You can’t miss the colorful and exciting Sprinter van when it is out on the open road. Outfitted with a Cat Simulator, the van is traveling throughout the country for demos and

SIMFORMED – July/August 2015

From the Editor We at Simformotion™ LLC are proud to introduce you to our latest Cat® Simulators scholarship award winner, Tyler Wright. Wright is currently enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Operations program at Alfred State College, N.Y. Wright will be completing his senior year at Alfred State in May

Cat® Simulators Teach PG&E Employees How to Safely Operate Heavy Equipment

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