CM Labs Simulations

06/05/2026

Are you evaluating your current training approach or looking to modernize it? This is a useful place to start.

Training has evolved significantly over time, and we wanted to help organizations better understand both the strengths and limitations of on-the-job training as workforce development needs continue to change.

How do you balance productivity with learning?
How do you reduce risk while giving trainees meaningful hands-on experience?
How do you standardize training outcomes across different instructors and jobsites?

In this article, we explore the pros, cons, and best practices of on-the-job training, as well as how simulation technology can help strengthen traditional training programs.

Read the article: https://hubs.la/Q04khh1t0

06/04/2026

Tell a student they can try a simulator and they'll be curious.
Tell them someone else got a better score and suddenly they're FULLY determined.

That's exactly what we've been seeing all week at SkillsUSA.

It's one of the things we love most about simulation-based training. It turns learning into an experience people genuinely want to engage with.

And when students are engaged, they're more likely to build confidence, develop skills, and discover a passion for the trades.

Today's the final day of the SkillsUSA exhibits. Don't miss your chance to stop by Booth #343, take on the challenge, and see if you can beat the score to beat!

Thank you to everyone who already stopped by and to the SkillsUSA organizers, it has truly been a great time.

06/03/2026

This feature article shines a spotlight on the outstanding work being done by Major Oak Safety Training Ltd.

It's inspiring to see the impact they're making through hands-on training, innovation, and a strong commitment to developing the next generation of civil infrastructure professionals.

Keep up the amazing work!

In the heart of New Zealand’s ‘Golden Triangle’ sits a training centre unlike any other in the country. With 4,500 square metres of dedicated [...]

06/02/2026

What if a future career sparked with the help of a simulator?

Join CM Labs at SkillsUSA Techspo 2026, booth #343, and discover how our simulation training systems are helping students explore the skilled trades through safe, hands-on learning experiences.

From excavators and forklifts to compact track loaders and rollers, students can try a variety of equipment, build confidence, and get a feel for what a future in construction could look like.

Because every skilled career starts with a first step.

05/29/2026

We’re grateful to be featured in Port Strategy's article on how simulation training is helping reshape workforce development across the port industry.

From fuel-saving and carbon-reducing benefits to improved operational efficiency, it's exciting to see the growing momentum behind safer, more scalable operator training solutions across terminals worldwide.

A great read on where port training is headed👇

Simulation based training is overtaking on-the-job learning in ports due to cost savings and operational efficiency benefits.

05/28/2026

Training bucket truck operators is challenging. It relies on costly equipment and exposes trainees to real operational risk.

This is an area where traditional on-the-job learning can strongly benefit from additional support through progressive, standardized training solutions. That’s why we’re excited to have collaborated with Altec to build the Intellia Bucket Truck Simulation Curriculum.

Featuring authentic ISO-Grip™ controls, the curriculum helps trainees prepare for real-world utility tasks without taking equipment out of service. From machine setup and outrigger positioning to precise boom control and jib-supported lifting tasks, trainees can safely practice essential workflows in a controlled environment before stepping onto an active worksite.

See how the system comes together in this short video.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04j9x_70

05/27/2026

We’re heading to SkillsUSA. If you’ll be in Atlanta too, come see us at booth #343 👋.

You’ll be able to try CM Labs’ simulation curriculum products in person and see how students can build confidence before training on heavy equipment 🦺.

We’ll be featuring beginner-friendly equipment training for the tracked excavator, mini excavator, compact track loader, and single drum roller.

Visit our event page to see what else to expect and schedule a demo at the show.
https://hubs.la/Q04hVXKY0

05/26/2026

What a week at TOC Europe 2026!
It was inspiring to be surrounded by so many passionate people committed to shaping the future of port and terminal operations.

Thank you to the TOC Europe organizers, our partners, and everyone who stopped by booths and to discuss challenges, explore new ideas, and experience our simulation training systems firsthand. We’re excited about what’s ahead for the industry.

TOC Worldwide

05/25/2026

Correctional institutions are increasingly exploring new ways to support successful reentry, and simulation-based training is proving to be part of the solution.

In our recent webinar, “How Simulation Training Can Help Inmates Build Tangible Skills for Reentry,” CM Labs experts Alan Limoges and Joe Najjar discussed five key reasons why simulation training fits naturally into correctional workforce development programs:
1️⃣ It offers a safe and controlled training environment.
2️⃣ It provides hands-on experience with controls that mirror real equipment.
3️⃣ It develops tangible, job-ready skills that support employment in a high-demand sector after release.
4️⃣ It enables flexible training across multiple equipment types using a single simulator.
5️⃣ It exposes trainees to high-risk scenarios, including machine faults and severe weather conditions within a virtual environment.

As construction labor shortages continue across North America, simulation-based training can help create pathways toward meaningful employment while supporting lower recidivism and stronger reintegration outcomes.

Watch the full webinar on-demand on our website: https://hubs.la/Q04hPZQ90