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.
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.
ForgeFX is a training simulator software development company based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. We provide custom application development services for clients looking to create PC-based interactive training applications, using high-fidelity 3D graphics. Our clients compete in the mining, aerospace, transportation, construction, health care, education, and pharmaceutical industries.
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