ForgeFX Simulations at ConExpo 2020

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 starts in less than 2 weeks! If you're planning on attending North America’s largest construction trade show, please be sure to come experience our simulators at both the JLG Industries booth (#F5324) and Vermeer Corporation booth (#32529). We'll see you there!

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ForgeFX Simulations at ConExpo-ConAgg 2017

Thanks to everyone who visited ForgeFX Simulations at ConExpo - Con/Agg 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada last month. ConExpo is the largest trade show in the United States, and this year's show spanned a record 2.8 million-plus net square feet of exhibits, with a record 2,800+ exhibitors.

ForgeFX was proud to present our virtual reality (VR) industrial training simulators to as many of the 125,000+ attendees as possible. VR-based training simulators immerse users in virtual environments, and with virtual equipment, in ways traditional screen-based simulators cannot. The combination of stereoscopic 3D, positional tracking, head-tracking, hand tracking, and real-world controls delivers highly interactive and impactful simulators that prepare operators for real-world operation. The aerial boom lift simulator that we developed for JLG was a real crowd pleaser, located at the ForgeFX booth, the JLG booth and the Tech Experience pavilion.

ForgeFX Simulations demonstrating their VR-based training simulators at ConExpo 201.

JLG Immersive Trainer

In addition to demonstrating the aerial boom lift at our booth, JLG Industries had 2 instances of the simulator running at their booth. We networked these 2 simulation stations together and developed a fully interactive multi-user environment so that attendees could compete against each other in real-time for the best score, or collaborate to accomplish tasks together.

JLG Industries, Immersive Training Simulator

Operating a JLG aerial work platform in virtual reality.

New Technology at ConExpo

JLG's virtual reality training simulator takes place on an actual boom platform complete with the controls that are used to operate the real-world equipment. Watch the first of JLG's daily recaps for a peek at their live demos, interactive exhibits and equipment advancements that will redefine the future of access.

Tech Experience

From solar-powered roadways, to the first-ever 3D printed excavator, to virtual reality training simulators, the Tech Experience at ConExpo 2017 was a 75,000 square foot immersive, future-forward showcase that allowed attendees to see what’s possible tomorrow, today.

JLG's aerial work platform simulator at the ConExpo 2017 Tech Experience.

ForgeFX's virtual reality simulators familiarize operators with machine controls and operation, while helping to reduce the possibility of mistakes and accidents on real-world job sites. VR-based simulators appeal to the next generation of trainees by providing them with cutting-edge, fun, interactive and highly-immersive training.

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Training Simulators at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the ForgeFX Simulators booth at CONEXPO-CON/AGG earlier this month in Las Vegas. We had a great time being part of the show by exhibiting the heavy equipment training simulators we've developed and encouraging attendees to jump aboard and take a virtual test drive. Training simulators were a big hit at CONEXPO this year and we enjoyed being one of the companies there demonstrating the benefits of virtual training simulators for heavy equipment operators.



Maureen, Shelly, Adam, David, and Greg from ForgeFX Simulations at CONEXPO-CON/AGG.

From our tablet-based assembly simulation, to our laptop-based aircraft deicing trainer, to our platform-based electric rope shovel training simulator - we had a solution to serve just about every potential requirement that was thrown at us.



Maureen operating our virtual rope shovel training simulator.

In addition to the simulators that we had at our booth, our client Joy Global had the wheel loader simulator that we developed for them featured prominently at their booth. This simulator allows operators to train to operate the largest front-end wheel loader in the world, the LeTourneau 2350.
 


 

David operating Joy Global's front-end wheel loader training simulator.


Simulators are great for training, but they're also great for trade shows, where it is not always practical to bring pieces of heavy equipment onto the show floor. Simulators allow companies to demonstrate their products virtually, greatly reducing their costs by removing the need to transport pieces of heavy equipment to show locations. Virtual simulators are also great for trade shows because you can allow attendees to get behind the controls of a machine and operate it right there on the floor, something you would never dream of doing with a real-world piece of equipment.

Construction Equipment Training Simulators

ForgeFX simulators were far from the only construction equipment training simulators at CONEXPO this year. A number of heavy equipment manufactures had training simulators on display, including Volvo, John Deere, Liebherr and Hyundai.

Volvo EC220 Excavator Simulator

Liehberr Rotary Drill Rig Simulator

John Deere Excavator Simulator

Heavy equipment manufacturers have realized that training simulators can deliver a huge return on investment to their customers and have jumped into the market with both feet. By providing simulators, you allow operators to train and become familiar with machine controls day or night, regardless of weather conditions - while using zero fuel and putting no wear-and-tear on real-world machinery. Simulators allow you to keep expensive machinery in production where it is making you money rather than being used for training.


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John Deere set to display 15 simulators at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

John Deere says they will unveil their largest CONEXPO-CON/AGG presence ever this year in Las Vegas. With seven exhibit areas, covering more than 37,000 feet, featuring 35 machines, and staffed by more than 200 employees, it's clear John Deere is planning on putting on an exciting show.

In addition, to the 35 machines (8 of which are new products), John Deere will be have 15 machine simulators in their exhibit areas for the public to operate. In addition to the advantages that simulators provide during training, they are also a valuable sales tool for use at trade shows where it is not always practical to bring real-world equipment.

"CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the perfect international stage to showcase John Deere's customers, their projects, the equipment, and technologies they utilize on a daily basis. We've worked hard to better listen and respond more quickly and as a result we're able to build more profitable businesses and better communities together.", David F. Thorne, Director, World Wide Marketing & Support, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division.

KOBELCO Cranes also announced that they will have their crane service training simulator at the show. If you're interested in seeing the latest and greatest heavy equipment simulators, and you can make it to Las Vegas next week, then we'll see you at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014.


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ConExpo-Con/Agg Starts Next Week

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 begins next week in Las Vegas and runs until March 8th. ConExpo-Con/Agg is a trade show for the construction industry that happens every three years. This year's show will feature more than 2,400 exhibitors demonstrating their latest state of the art products and services to more than 125,000 attendees from over 150 countries. If you're interested in where the construction industry is heading, then there's no better place to be next week than at ConExpo-ConAgg.

ForgeFX is proud to be one of the exhibitors this year at ConExpo-Con/Agg, demonstrating a number of the job training simulators we've built for heavy equipment operators. Stop by our booth, #135 in the Las Vegas Hotel, to get behind the joysticks of an electric rope shovel training simulator that we developed for Joy Global. Also, stop by Joy Global's booth, #51879 in the Convention Center Central Hall, to try the latest simulator we developed for them, a front end wheel loader.



ForgeFX Simulators at ConExpo-Con/Agg, Las Vegas Hotel, Booth #135

ForgeFX's simulators improve operator efficiency, reduce training costs, and minimize damage to equipment caused by novice operators. Construction training simulators give companies a tremendous advantages over their competitors, including being able to demonstrate their equipment virtually at trade shows like ConExpo-Con/Agg.


Construction Job Training Simulator

Our training simulators help our clients succeed by minimizing their risks and maximizing their profits. Be sure to stop by our booth, try out our simulators, and talk with us about what we can build for you.

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