Increase Mining and Quarry Production with Simulator Training
Heavy equipment operators can affect a mine or quarry’s bottom line depending on how efficient or inefficient they complete a load, haul and dump cycle. Traditionally, training heavy equipment operators means using actual machines and letting them learn with the trial-and-error method. With heavy equipment simulators, there is no need
Simformotion™ LLC Announces Release of New Cat® Simulators Track Feller Buncher System
Simformotion™ LLC, Peoria, Ill.—a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions—announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Track Feller Buncher System for Forestry. The new Track Feller Buncher Simulation Trainer is set in a forest environment where operators can learn to use the felling head and master the same
Articulated Truck Training Reduces Accidents
Articulated Trucks are large machines that contain a special oscillating hitch that enables the truck to operate in rough terrain and poor underfoot conditions. They are found on construction, mining, and quarry operations around the world. When fully loaded the vehicle weighs 163,087 pounds! That kind of weight and size
The Whys and Hows of Simulator Training
Simulators aren't new to the industry, but many companies don’t understand the cutting edge training they offer for heavy equipment operators. Simulators are easy to use, cost effective, and allow operators to be well trained and comfortable before being placed in the cab of an expensive piece of equipment. They
Partnership Brings New Class to KHS Students
Kearney High School (KHS) and Central Community College (CCC) are partnering with local employers to bring an exciting addition to the KHS Transportation Technology class and Industrial Technology students. Generous private donations have allowed this collaborative effort to come together to create the “Heavy Equipment Operator” class. Simulators have been
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
SIMFORMED – January/February 2014
From the Editor Translate Our Website in Multiple Languages! Now you can translate www.catsimulators.com into multiple languages at the click of a button. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click on any of the flags to translate the site. This includes translating the newsletter and articles into
SIMFORMED – November/December 2013
From the Editor Motion Platform Special Offer What could adding motion to your operator training program mean? Many Cat® Simulators models are available with a motion platform that allows users to feel vibration and movement when the simulated machine is running during training exercises. Users can experience forward/backward and