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Simulator Use Improves Results in North America Adapted from Information by Immersive Technologies As one of the world’s largest suppliers of advanced equipment simulators, Immersive Technologies has seen consistent growth in North America since deploying its first-generation units in the early 2000s. Those who used the early models of simulators are upgrading to the latest models, while new customers are discovering the value of simulator training at an accelerated rate. North American cus- tomers are achieving great results in targeted areas such as lower spot times, higher dig rates, and reduced machine abuse. Longtime customer Rio Tinto Kennecott, in Utah, is now using Managed Services and a transportable PRO4 to train operators on wet weather conditions. The majority of the company’s haul truck op- erators have less than two years experience. With the mild winter of 2017/2018, many of them have not dealt with the challenges of op- erating in heavy snow. Kennecott is running all operators through simulator-based training to build confidence in driving in those con- ditions. While the operators are being trained, data will be generated to help identify other opportunities for targeted training to improve safety, productivity, and unscheduled maintenance. New-hire training is also part of Kennecott’s program and will continue to be a focus into 2019. In Wyoming, at Peabody’s North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM), a recently concluded Managed Services project pro- duced some impressive results. Over the five-month course, NARM achieved a 2.4-second spot time reduction and a 57% improvement in Operator Induced Machine Events (Alarms). “NARM continues to be one of the top achievers in operator improvement. Their commitment to the safety and improvement of their staff is apparent by the results they achieve,” said Anthony Bruce, Immersive Technologies regional vice president - North America. In Mexico, an underground hard rock customer described how the Embedded Trainer helped them achieve a: ; 96% reduction on rear brake heating events ; 86% reduction on front brake pressure drop events ; 79% reduction on transmission abuse events ; 4.5% reduction on fuel consumption, representing $444,181 in annual savings “The fusion of Managed Services and simulator technology is a powerful combination as North American customers have quickly realized following their implementations over the last decade. The fully supported solution by Immersive Technologies’ Managed Services architecture drives quantifiable return on investment. It in- cludes proactive supervision to drive best actions and access to select intellectual property for training and continuous Improvement,” Bruce stated. Immersive Technologies works with original equipment manufacturers includ- ing Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Liebherr to create realistic, accurate simultators that replicate how the equipment oper- ates. Hundreds of mining companies, in 44 countries around the world, use these simulators to enhance the safety and productivity of their operations. 21 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® AUGUST 2019 MIN October Issue Deadlines! Space Reservation: August 25 th Display & Classified Ad Copy: September 1 st Open the Doorway to all the Event Photos during AlbertaWater Well Drilling Association 2019. To see all the photos from this event, go to www.worldwidedrillingresource.com Feel free to download at will and print the photo(s) of your choice. Compliments of WorldWide Drilling Resource ® . Photos are copyrighted and released for personal use only - no commercial use permitted. Congratulations to Sheena (L) for being elected as the new Executive Secretary for AWWDA!