San Francisco, California, September 14, 2025
News Summary
ForgeFX Simulations has been selected to provide immersive training simulation software for John Deere Construction & Forestry to support employee and dealer training focused on operational efficiency and safety. The simulators aim to standardize instruction, shorten onboarding, and let trainees practice start-up, safe operating limits, and hazard handling in a risk-free virtual setting. ForgeFX, based in San Francisco and led by CEO Greg Meyers, brings over two decades of experience building realistic 3D training solutions. The suite complements past work like the S-22EZ virtual simulator and will integrate multiuser sessions, physics modeling, and cloud tracking.
ForgeFX Simulations Selected to Provide Training Software to John Deere Construction & Forestry
San Francisco — September 11, 2025. A San Francisco-based developer of immersive training simulators has been selected to supply training simulation software for a major construction and forestry equipment division. The agreement covers tools used in employee and dealer training programs, with an emphasis on improving operational efficiency and safety procedures.
Key takeaway
The supplier, which creates highly realistic interactive 3D training simulators, will provide simulation-based solutions to support onboarding and ongoing skills development for equipment operators and dealer technicians. The software is intended to standardize training and reduce risk during hands-on learning.
Who is supplying the software
The supplier is a San Francisco company led by CEO Greg Meyers. Company materials describe a mission to improve workforce development and safety through simulation-based technologies. Contact for the supplier is the director of marketing, reachable by email at [email protected] or by phone at +1 415-788-5725.
What the training will target
Training packages tied to this selection are focused on teaching safe operation, routine prestart checks, and techniques that boost efficiency during machine operation. The goal is to give employees and dealer technicians a controlled environment to practice tasks before performing them on live jobs, lowering the chance of accidents and costly rework.
Related simulator work and capabilities
Earlier this year, the same simulation developer completed a virtual training simulator for a leading concrete leveling equipment maker. That simulator models a flagship machine that features a 20-foot telescoping boom, 360-degree machine rotation, and advanced laser-guided controls designed to spread, level, and vibrate concrete in a single pass.
The virtual training package delivers a full suite of lessons that mirror real-world operator workflows. Trainees move from prestart inspections and cockpit familiarization to screed head calibration, laser setup, and full screeding passes to achieve flat and level surfaces. The tool uses interactive tutorials, visual overlays, animated components and voice prompts to guide users step by step. Highlighted areas and animated parts indicate correct procedures, while warnings and alerts flag unsafe actions such as extending the boom without deploying stabilizers or approaching obstacles that could lead to collisions.
Technical foundations
The concrete-screed simulator was built on a combination of the Unity engine and a proprietary simulation framework, leveraging Unity’s XR Interaction Toolkit for virtual and mixed reality interactions. It runs on stand-alone VR hardware and uses advanced hand-tracking to allow realistic movement and control. Real-time physics and a robust simulation engine model machine dynamics, boom adjustments, and the interaction between screed head and concrete surface. The package supports multiuser sessions and cloud-based performance tracking to enable collaborative training and progress analysis across regions.
Practical benefits cited
Documented benefits of these simulation approaches include reduced material waste, lower training travel costs, faster onboarding, consistent training delivery across regions, and reduced downtime for contractors who hire newly trained operators. The virtual environment allows errors to be made without risking real materials or project schedules, enabling trainees to build muscle memory for complex, hands-on tasks.
Availability and distribution
The concrete-screed simulator was announced earlier in the year and made available for global distribution through the equipment manufacturer’s channels. It was demonstrated at industry events and positioned for use by trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and corporate training departments. The newly announced supplier selection for the construction and forestry equipment division signals an expansion of similar simulation offerings into broader product lines and dealer networks.
What to watch next
Observers should expect rollout plans for company and dealer training, details on specific machine models included in the new training suite, and schedules for demonstrations at industry events. Industry training teams will likely evaluate the software for fit with existing curricula, hardware needs, and integration with cloud-based training records.
FAQ
What exactly was announced?
A San Francisco-based simulation developer was selected to supply training simulation software for a construction and forestry equipment division; the software will support employee and dealer training with a focus on efficiency and safety.
Who is the supplier and how can they be contacted?
The supplier is a company based in San Francisco that produces immersive 3D training simulators. The director of marketing can be contacted at [email protected] or +1 415-788-5725.
What types of training does the simulator provide?
Simulators cover prestart inspections, cockpit familiarization, equipment calibration and setup, operational passes, and situational safety training. They include interactive tutorials, visual overlays, voice prompts, and real-time feedback.
What hardware and software technologies are used?
Examples of the technologies used include the Unity engine, XR interaction toolkits, a proprietary simulation engine for realistic physics, and stand-alone VR hardware with advanced hand tracking. The systems may also support cloud-based performance tracking and multiuser sessions.
Who benefits from these simulators?
Employees, dealer technicians, contractors, vocational schools, apprenticeship programs and training organizations benefit through safer, more consistent onboarding and reduced training costs and material waste.
Are these simulators already in use?
Yes. A concrete-screed simulator for a flagship machine was announced earlier in the year and is available for distribution; it has been included in industry demonstrations.
Key Features Table
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Primary use | Employee and dealer operator training for construction and forestry equipment |
| Training focus | Operational efficiency, safety procedures, prestart checks, equipment calibration |
| Simulator platform | Built on Unity with a proprietary simulation engine; supports XR interaction |
| Hardware | Stand-alone VR headsets with advanced hand tracking (platform examples were used in prior projects) |
| Realism | Real-time physics, precise equipment modeling, animated components and visual overlays |
| Safety features | Warnings for unsafe actions, collision alerts, and risk-free fault scenarios |
| Collaboration | Multiuser support and cloud-based performance tracking for shared sessions |
| Benefits | Reduced waste, lower travel costs, faster onboarding, consistent training across regions |
| Contact | Director of Marketing: [email protected] | +1 415-788-5725 |
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Additional Resources
- FinancialContent: ForgeFX chosen to supply training simulators to John Deere
- Wikipedia: ForgeFX Simulations
- Halldale: New 3D simulator supports construction training
- Google Search: construction training simulator
- Newswire: Somero Enterprises and ForgeFX unveil the S-22EZ simulator
- Google Scholar: S-22EZ simulator
- ForgeFX: Company news & press releases
- Encyclopedia Britannica: ForgeFX (search)
- John Deere: Press releases
- Google News: John Deere training simulator
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