Simformotion™ LLC Announces Release of New Cat® Simulators M-Series Motor Grader

Simformotion™ LLC announces the release of its newest heavy equipment simulator system.

Peoria, IL (I-Newswire) November 7, 2012 - Simformotion™ LLC, Peoria, Ill.—a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions—announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators M-Series Motor Grader System. The new Motor Grader simulation trainer is set in a road construction environment where operators can learn the same machine applications found on actual worksites.

A formidable training experience is delivered through the use of authentic controls combined with simulated applications. The M-Series Motor Grader teaches Controls Familiarization, how to perform a Machine Walkaround, Straight Frame Operation, Articulated Turning, Crab Steering, Rough and Finish Grading, V-Ditching, Ripping, Scarifying and also includes a special Open Training mode.

Exclusive to Cat Simulators is SimU Campus™, the software that records and reports the results of all simulation sessions so instructors and users can track progress and identify any inefficiency that needs attention. Hundreds of benchmarks based on Caterpillar expert operators are included in the system, with the operator’s performance measured against these benchmarks and outcomes recorded to a database.

Vice President Lara Aaron says, “Cat Simulators deliver dynamic training technology and outstanding safety results through the power of virtual training. Our customers have been requesting simulator training for the M-Series Motor Grader in a road construction environment and we couldn’t be more pleased to answer their requests with our new system. Time and again, we’ve seen organizations that are using simulators as part of their training programs experience immediate savings to their bottom lines because there is no fuel burned and no machines pulled out of production. Plus, the virtual environment is a safe place for operators to learn and make mistakes without any harm to the operator, other personnel or the machine.”

In addition to the new M-Series Motor Grader simulator system, Cat Simulators are available in Large Mining Dozer, Mining Truck, Heavy Construction Dozer, Hydraulic Excavator, Off-Highway Truck, Small and Large Wheel Loaders, Wheel Tractor-Scraper and FM Log Loader. For more information, visit www.catsimulators.com.

About Simformotion™ LLC Simformotion LLC—a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions—is a licensee for Cat® Simulators for Caterpillar Inc. Cat heavy equipment simulators deliver dynamic training technology and outstanding safety results through the power of state-of-the-art virtual training. Operator training simulators can help address initiatives such as safety and production; while ensuring training can be delivered anytime day or night, regardless of weather conditions. Cat Simulators are chosen as training solutions in such markets as mining, construction, forestry, government and trade and vocational schools. As used herein, "Simformotion" means Simformotion LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

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