CM Labs Simulations, developer of Vortex training simulators, has released an integration with the Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform on the Excavator Simulator. This collaboration provides training for Trimble’s grade control solution.
“As technology in heavy equipment expands, so does the need to train operators on new capabilities,” says Julien Richer-Lanciault, product manager at CM Labs. “Grade control systems such as Trimble Earthworks are gaining more traction as the industry moves towards automation. Simulation provides training organizations with simplified access to these technologies, while ensuring their curriculum meets the needs of a changing market.”
Trimble Earthworks for Excavators software works in parallel with CM Labs’ patented software and runs on a tablet, which the user can connect to the simulator.
See how it works:
Using the simulator, visual aids are overlaid onto the existing ground along with cut/fill information, slope data and other customizable reference points to provide the user with a better understanding of the work that needs to be done.
A variety of configurable views makes it easier to obtain the correct perspective for maximum training value. Trimble Earthworks, combined with CM Labs’ machine realism, builds skills that transfer directly to the worksite, and teaches operators of all experience levels how to work more efficiently.
“Simulation provides a unique opportunity to train contractors in a cost-effective way,” says Cameron Clark, earthmoving industry director at Trimble. “Working with CM Labs allows us to leverage their ground-breaking software and hardware platforms so Trimble Earthworks is available on the most advanced construction simulators. When more operators are exposed to grade control at the training stage, they can reduce their training curve and be more productive in the real world.”
Trimble Earthworks is now available as an add-on with CM Labs’ Excavator Training Pack and will be expanded to other earthmoving modules. The software is compatible with all of CM Labs’ Vortex Simulators, including the desktop Vortex Edge Plus, the motion-enabled Vortex Edge Max, and the high-immersion Vortex Advantage.
CM Labs will showcase this new feature at the Utility Expo at booth N2008 which takes place from Sept. 28-30 in Louisville, Ky.
