Built to Scale: Deploying XR Across Industrial Enterprise

We’re proud to share that ForgeFX Simulations CEO and Co-Founder, Greg Meyers, will be speaking at this year’s Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, CA—recognized as an Enterprise Expert in the field of immersive industrial training.

Built to Scale: Deploying XR Across Industrial Enterprise: Delivering practical, hard-won lessons on what it takes to build durable, adaptable training platforms that leverage XR technologies to accelerate learning, reduce costs and remove risks from industrial-scale business worldwide.

What does it take to move from pilot projects to enterprise-scale deployment of XR training? In this session, ForgeFX Simulations CEO Greg Meyers draws on more than a decade of experience building industrial-grade simulators for global heavy equipment leaders like Caterpillar, Vermeer, and Komatsu to offer a playbook for scaling success.

Attendees of Built to Scale: Deploying XR Across Industrial Enterprise will gain real-world insights into the barriers large organizations face—such as workforce variability, equipment risk, and the challenge of standardizing training across distributed teams—and how simulation-based XR training platforms are addressing these issues at scale. From hardware integration with OEM systems to global deployments of XR applications, this talk delivers practical, hard-won lessons on what it takes to build durable, adaptable training platforms that serve diverse operators, reduce risk, and accelerate learning across job sites worldwide. Built on the Unity platform, these solutions benefit from robust XR development tools, performance optimization

Experience the Future of Construction Training!

ForgeFX Simulations is thrilled to partner with Somero Enterprises, Inc. to unveil The latest version of the S-22EZ Advanced Laser Screed® Virtual Trainer! 

Experience the next generation of virtual reality training technology at World of Concrete, January 21-23, 2025! This state-of-the-art simulator delivers immersive hands-on training to enhance operator skills and efficiency. Attendees can experience the simulator in the Central Hall at booths C5303 and C6106 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. We'll see you there!

Somero S-22EZ Advanced Laser Screed® Virtual Trainer by ForgeFX Simulations at World of Concrete 2025, Booths C5303 and C6106

Revolutionizing Construction Training: Mixed Reality for Precision in Concrete Leveling & Placement.

Step into the future of construction training with the latest innovation from Somero Enterprises: A cutting-edge simulation-based training program for their Laser Screed machines, enhanced by the power of mixed reality technology. This state-of-the-art training solution, developed in collaboration with ForgeFX Simulations, harnesses the Meta Quest to deliver a highly immersive, interactive, and effective training simulator.

Revolutionizing Construction Training: Mixed Reality for Precision in Concrete Leveling & Placement. Presented by Greg Meyers and Dave Raasakka at Augmented World Expo USA 2024null, Long Beach, CA, Thursday, June 20, 12pm Room 103C.

https://www.awexr.com/usa-2024/

Experience ForgeFX Simulations at Augmented World Expo USA 2024

We're thrilled to announce that we'll be showcasing our cutting-edge simulation solutions at Augmented World Expo (AWE) in Long Beach, CA from June 18-20, 2024! 

ForgeFX Simulations Booth 920 at AWE USA 2024

Come visit us at Booth 920 at Augmented World Expo USA 2024Augmented World Expo USA 2024 to experience firsthand how our immersive software is revolutionizing industries with augmented, virtual and mixed reality simulators.

ForgeFX Simulations at Industrial IMMERSIVE Week with Meta

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and visited ForgeFX Simulations at Industrial IMMERSIVE in Houston last week! Industrial IMMERSIVE is an initiative focused on transforming the Industrial, Energy, and Engineering sectors through the use of immersive technology.

We had a great time exhibiting with Meta, demonstrating the mixed reality training simulator that ForgeFX Simulations built for JLG Industries, and discussing the significant business advantages of Meta for Work and Meta for Business!

Industrial IMMERSIVE Week

ForgeFX is excited to announce that we'll be exhibiting at Industrial IMMERSIVE Week, taking place from March 5-7, 2024, in Houston, Texas. This event stands as a pivotal gathering for professionals across the Industrial, Energy, and Engineering sectors, offering a unique platform for insights, networking, and exploration of the latest technological advancements shaping our industries.

Industrial IMMERSIVE Week, March 5-7 Houston, Texas

During the event, ForgeFX, in collaboration with Meta at booth 34, will be demonstrating an immersive training simulator running on the Meta Quest platform. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience firsthand our leading-edge industrial training simulator powered by Meta technology. This demonstration highlights our dedication to advancing training methods through immersive learning experiences, showcasing how virtual technology can revolutionize skills development and operational efficiency.

We are excited to be part of a space where the industrial metaverse comes to life and to share how immersive technology can be a game-changer for training within our sectors. For those attending the Industrial IMMERSIVE Week, we look forward to your visit at Booth Number 34 to discover the potential of immersive training solutions together.

Global XR Conference 2023

If you're attending the Global XR Conference this year, please plan on attending the session that ForgeFX CEO, Greg Meyers, will be presenting, titled, Affordably Developing Custom VR Training Simulators. This session will discuss a number of strategies for developing VR training simulators affordably as well as provide a number of case studies of organizations the speaker has worked with to successfully develop VR training simulators.

https://www.youtube.com/live/6e79cHTRTMA?si=wektIcESpKET707

ForgeFX Simulations at Augmented World Expo USA 2023

Come visit us at AWE 2023 in Santa Clara, CA from May 31 - June 2.

Discover the cutting-edge technologies and innovations that are shaping the future, and stop by booth #736 to meet with us, and learn about the latest trends and advancements in the field of augmented and virtual reality training. https://aweusa2023.expofp.com/?forgefx-simulations

OcuWeld Available on App Lab

We're excited to announce that OcuWeld, the welding training simulator that ForgeFX Simulations built for StrataTech Education Group, is now available for the Quest on Meta's App Lab!
https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/6904853139556100/

OcuWeld Provides Training in VR on:
• 19 different modules covering TIG, MIG, Stick, Flex-Core and more
• A specific welding process (e.g. The tools and method used)
• A particular weld position (e.g. A 45-degree pipe weld)
• And corresponding type of material (e.g. Stainless steel)

First of Its Kind Virtual Reality Training Aims to Help Growing Demand in Skilled Trade Jobs Amid New Infrastructure Bill

ForgeFX Simulations is proud to be a training simulator development partner of StrataTech Education Group, a company that focuses on the acquisition, growth and development of specialized career education schools, particularly skilled-trade programs designed to address the nation’s growing infrastructure needs. ForgeFX worked with StrataTech and their subsidiary, the Tulsa Welding School, to develop OcuWeld™, a virtual reality welding training simulator program that teaches students how to prep, grind and join materials in a virtual environment that removes the safety and cost concerns.

OcuWeld Welding Training Simulator

Welcome to the digital transformation of education! The OcuWeld™ welding training simulator utilizes virtual reality to enhance welding training programs using the Meta Quest VR device. Designed by welders for welders, and developed by seasoned ForgeFX Simulations developers, OcuWeld provides welding students with the opportunity to practice their hands-on training in a virtual environment where concerns about safety, access and cost are no longer relevant. OcuWeld immerses students in a virtual environment that mimics real life training experiences and provides the opportunity to practice skills independently.

StrataTech has integrated OcuWeld into the curricula of their subsidiaries, Tulsa Welding School and The Refrigeration School, to ensure that students have future-proof skills that employers are seeking. The program launches at a time when demand for skilled trade workers is at an all-time high in part due to the recently passed Infrastructure Bill. The bill, combined with President Biden’s Build Back Framework, will add an average of 1.5 million jobs per year for the next 10 years, according to The White House.

First of Its Kind Virtual Reality Training Aims to Help Growing Demand in Skilled Trade Jobs Amid New Infrastructure Bill

The growing pace of digitization is shifting the paradigm of education to lifelong learning that requires a continual evolution of technical skills and training. Alex DeClair and Chris Schuler, directors of the welding programs at The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) and Tulsa Welding School (TWS), say today’s students have different needs, and infusing technology into programs is now imperative in the modern education space. Similarly, Chase Lane, VP of Transformation for StrataTech, understands the need for digital transformation in education and its role in addressing the nation’s critical infrastructure needs.

“It’s time that higher education meets the needs of its students rather than vice versa,” said Lane. “Digital is transforming education and ensuring that these technological advances reach the skilled trades is extremely important to StrataTech and vital to the growing needs of our labor force.”

OcuWeld engages students with a mixture of gamification and education. Students enjoy learning in a fun and highly interactive and dynamic environment that mimics real-world applications.

“As educators, it is our responsibility to ensure that we infuse technology into our programs and curriculum to meet the changing needs of our students and their future employers,” said Mary Kelly, President/CEO of StrataTech. “OcuWeld will not only help our students get additional training, it will also position them to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals.”

Read the full OcuWeld Business Wire press release.

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JLG Partners with ForgeFX Simulations to Develop Virtual Reality Training Simulator

JLG® Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and a global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, will showcase its new AccessReady XR® Operator Training simulator at the ARA Show, February 18-20 in Anaheim, California, at booth #5441. This launch to the commercial market will offer JLG customers the ability to train and improve the skills of boom lift equipment operators in a safe, virtual environment.

JLG AccessReady XR provides virtual reality-based training for operators of all skill levels, with everything from controls familiarization to machine operation and advanced spatial awareness challenges. This type of immersive training optimizes the learning experience while preparing operators to efficiently use the controls and familiarize themselves with boom lift operation.

The simulator launch is the result of a year-long global pilot program that included introductions of the technology at numerous trade-show events, in addition to volumes of global customer feedback, designed to enhance the experience. The simulator was developed in partnership with ForgeFX Simulations, which specializes in 3D and visualization software.

“It’s been a privilege to pilot the AccessReady XR system for JLG this past year,” said Steve Wozniak, product support representative for Cloverdale Equipment Company. “My customers look forward to working with the VR kit at operator training classes. I’ve found it to be an extremely helpful training tool overall, but especially with my novice personnel. Putting them in the JLG VR system gives them real-world experience in a safe environment.”

“We are excited to bring this revolutionary virtual reality training program to our customers,” said Rick Smith, senior director, global product training for JLG Industries. “After years of testing, we feel this technology will help train boom lift operators faster and more effectively, which will significantly help to improve safety and job site performance.”

JLG is committed to helping customers meet and exceed new ANSI standards through machine design, safe use, and training. The AccessReady XR Operator Training simulator is the newest addition to the company’s growing training portfolio. This includes easy-to-access training courses to ensure operators and supervisors are compliant with standards.

Benefits of the JLG AccessReady XR Operator Training simulator include:

• Safe environment for training operators
• Increased “hands-on” controls training for reduced time to proficiency
• Improved quality of practice time, allowing operators to experience real-life applications more quickly
• Reduced trainee idle time to increase practice while evaluations are performed
• Reduced evaluation time, since knowledge of the controls occurs faster
• Real-time feedback to accelerate training knowledge

Other key features of the JLG AccessReady XR Operator Training Program include real-world controls, “virtual hands” (unique to JLG), a networked multi-user mode, multiple training environments (including proving grounds and construction sites), selectable virtual avatars for multi-user scenarios, an instructor-led mode, and tools to create unique password-protected scenarios and customized performance metrics.

The JLG AccessReady XR package includes:

• 4′ JLG 800S platform with controls and foot switch
• HTC Vive VR headset with headphones and Leap Motion camera
• HTC Vive sensors and tracker
• VR-ready PC pre-loaded with JLG AccessReady XR software
• Keyboard with touch pad and monitor for PC
• Portable cabinet for housing the PC and VR components
• System setup and operating instructions

For more information on the JLG AccessReady XR Operator Training Program and how to purchase, visit www.jlg.com/ARXR. For more information about JLG, visit the website at www.jlg.com. For more information about ForgeFX Simulations, visit www.forgefx.com.

Press Release: https://www.jlg.com/en/news-events/press-releases/2019/accessready-xr-feb18

ForgeFX Simulations at Vision VR/AR Summit 2017

We're going Hollywood! ForgeFX Training Simulations is excited to be exhibiting at the Vision VR/AR Summit 2017, May 1 -2, in Hollywood California, sponsored by Unity Technologies. ForgeFX will be one of nearly 20 companies participating in the Vision VR/AR Summit Showcase, hosted in the summit's premiere demo space, the showcase features innovators pioneering the best in virtual, augmented, and mixed realities from all around the world.

Come try the VR Equipment Training Simulator, which we developed for JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers. The JLG VR Equipment Training Simulator combines stereoscopic real-time 3D, head, hand and positional tracking, multi-player support, and real-world control integration to deliver an extremely highly-interactive and immersive training simulator. VR-based training simulators prepare operators for real-world operations, with far greater impact than traditional flat-screen simulators ever could. 

JLG Industries, VR Equipment Training Simulator

Vision VR/AR Summit 2017

The definitive event for innovators in VR/AR

Virtual and Augmented Reality have captured the imaginations of millions around the world. If you are passionate about creating games, films, ads, art, journalism and more with these cutting-edge technologies, then join us at the Vision 2017 Virtual and Augmented Reality Summit. 

The Vision VR/AR Summit is an event for artists, engineers, programmers, designers, musicians, directors, producers, hardware manufacturers and researchers. The content and networking are focused on furthering the knowledge base of anyone developing virtual and/or augmented reality content in Unity. 

The Unity Vision Summit is a popular exhibition attended by market leaders in the VR, AR and gaming development world. This two-day event features demonstrations and discussions, that include enterprise, entertainment, art, and commercial uses of VR and AR technologies.

The summit will examine how industries can utilizing new VR and AR technologies to their advantage, just as JLG has done with their lift and access equipment VR training simulator. If you're going to be attending the Vision VR/AR Summit next week, please be sure to stop by and give it a try!

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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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ForgeFX Simulations at I/ITSEC 2016

ForgeFX Simulations is excited to be exhibiting at I/ITSEC 2016 next week in Orlando, Florida. I/ITSEC, the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference, is the world's largest modeling, simulation, and training conference. http://www.iitsec.org/

If you're attending I/ITSEC this year, please stop by and visit ForgeFX Simulations at booth #2807. This year we're featuring a collection of the VR-based training simulators that we've developed, and are excited to demonstrate these simulators to all of the attendees who drop by our booth. 

ForgeFX President, Greg Meyers, will be presenting a session at the Innovation Showcase (booth #2949) on Tuesday 11/29 at 2:30pm. Greg's session, VR-Based Training Simulators, Developed Economically, will focus on the affordable production of VR-based training simulators, how organizations can leverage this technology, and the return on investment which they can expect. 

The ForgeFX team is looking forward to seeing everyone at I/ITSEC this year, demonstrating our latest work, and talking with everyone about training simulation development—we'll see you there!

ForgeFX Simulations at SIGGRAPH 2016

ForgeFX Simulations is excited to be exhibiting at SIGGRAPH 2016 which will take place in Anaheim, CA from July 24th through July 28th. Front and center in our booth will be the VR-based aircraft deicing simulator ForgeFX is developing for Global Ground Support.



Please visit us at booth #260 to see a collection of the latest simulation-based training solutions we've been working on, including a number of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications.

The 43rd SIGGRAPH Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience, featuring the world's most prestigious forum for computer graphics research, creative adventures in digital media, immersive realities, emerging interactive technologies, advanced mobile systems, and hands-on opportunities for creative collaboration.


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Virtual Reality Simulations, Real World Training

The Real Virtual Show interviewed ForgeFX Simulations President and Co-Owner, Greg Meyers, for episode 30: Virtual Reality Simulations, Real World Training. With virtual reality’s high level of immersion, the educational possibilities are endless — we’ll discuss the practical side of this mixed reality tech with Greg Meyers, President and Co-Owner of ForgeFX.

We’ll chat about how interactive 3D job-training simulators “transform users from passive audience members to active participants in the training process” as well as how simulations can be part of an effective sales strategy.


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Thanks for visiting ForgeFX Simulations at SVVR

Thank you to everyone who visited ForgeFX at the Silicon Valley Virtual Reality Conference and Expo a couple of weeks ago. We had a great time demonstrating all of the VR-based industrial job training simulators we're developing and talking with all the attendees, speakers and exhibitors about how VR can increase the effectiveness of simulation-based job training.

Greg Meyers from ForgeFX demonstrates aircraft deicing operator training in virtual reality.

ForgeFX specializes in the development of simulation-based training for industrial equipment operators, and with the release of commercially available VR headsets we've seen a huge increase in demand for VR-enabled training simulators. We are currently in the process of adding VR support for a number of our legacy simulators, like the aircraft deicing simulator we built for Global Ground Support, as well as developing new simulators that are designed specifically for VR.

What People are Saying about SVVR 2016 and ForgeFX Simulations

TechRepublic: 10 AR and VR companies to watch from 2016's SVVR Expo
"The Silicon Valley Virtual Reality conference featured more than 100 VR companies. Here are some of the standouts."

CNET: The Wildest Experiences at Silicon Valley's Virtual Reality Expo
"Ever wanted to learn how to de-ice an airplane and get it ready to fly? ForgeFX creates job training simulations that can make you feel a bit like you're operating the actual machines you'd use."

NVIDIA: ForgeFX has cool VR job training simulations powered by Alienware PCs with GeForce GTX 970s at SVVR2016.

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JLG Reaching Out in Reality and Virtual Reality

Come on out to the Silicon Valley Virtual Reality Expo (SSVR) in San Jose, CA next week to see the next-generation JLG Equipment Training Simulator that ForgeFX Simulations is developing for JLG, including full Oculus Rift virtual-reality head-mounted-display support.

JLG is a leading manufacturer of lift equipment for uses in all industries, as well as a leader in delivering innovative training solutions to their customers. ForgeFX is proud to partner with JLG to develop VR-based training simulators for them. The JLG equipment simulator will be demonstrated at SVVR this year inside the ForgeFX Simulations booth so be sure to stop by and check it out.


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