ForgeFX to Supply Training Simulators to John Deere Construction & Forestry

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 Supply Training Software for John Deere Construction & Forestry

In San Francisco, California, ForgeFX Simulations has been chosen to provide training simulation software to John Deere Construction & Forestry, with the announcement dated September 11, 2025. The software will support training programs for Deere employees and dealers and will center on operational efficiency and safety procedures.

ForgeFX Simulations is a San Francisco-based supplier of highly realistic interactive 3D training simulators. The company is led by Greg Meyers, its CEO. The arrangement aligns Deere’s objectives to deliver innovative and effective training solutions for customers and dealers, with a focus on workforce development and safety.

For inquiries related to the announcement, ForgeFX provided contact details for its marketing director: Kristen M. Cox, Director of Marketing, at kristen.cox@forgefx.com or +1 415-788-5725. The press note identifies ForgeFX Simulations as the source of the information.

Related initiative: S-22EZ Virtual Training Simulator for Somero Enterprises

A related collaboration between ForgeFX and Somero Enterprises, Inc. reached completion with the S-22EZ Advanced Laser Screed® Virtual Training Simulator, announced from Fort Myers, Florida on January 23, 2025. Somero is described as a global leader in concrete leveling technology. The initiative emphasizes immersive learning that mirrors real-world dynamics to build operator muscle memory and hands-on capability. The S-22EZ is Somero’s flagship machine, and the simulator provides a fully realized training suite with a digital replica of the machine for practice.

• Machine and training scope: The simulator covers screeding operations, boom movements, grade control, and transportation within a risk-free virtual environment. Trainee progression includes prestart inspections, cockpit familiarization, head calibration, laser system setup, and executing screeding passes to achieve flat, level surfaces.
• Technology and platform: Built on Unity and ForgeSIM™ frameworks, leveraging Unity’s XR Interaction Toolkit (XRITK) and ForgeSIM’s physics and equipment modeling. Designed for deployment on Meta Quest® hardware with advanced hand tracking for natural interaction, and it supports multiuser experiences and cloud-based performance tracking.
• User guidance and safety: The simulator includes interactive tutorials, visual overlays, and voice prompts to guide learners, with highlighted targets and animated components demonstrating proper procedures. It provides warnings for unsafe actions to reduce risk on live worksites and to prevent collisions.
• Impact and reach: The system aims to reduce costly rework and material waste, lower travel and fuel use, and accelerate onboarding across U.S., Europe, and Asia. The program supports widespread training delivery without geographic limits and is intended to aid vocational training, apprenticeships, and job fairs.
• Strategic significance: The simulator is positioned as a step toward safer, more efficient job sites and offers a platform for industry-wide operator training improvements. The project was announced as launching this month at the Somero Concrete Institute and is available through Somero for global distribution, with demonstrations planned for industry events such as World of Concrete and AWE 2025.

In accompanying remarks, Meyers framed the S-22EZ simulator as a transformative development for the construction sector and highlighted ForgeFX’s role in advancing operator training. The Somero release notes that real-time feedback, warnings, and guidance help users comprehend how actions affect screeding outcomes, and that the tool supports safer, more consistent training across regions. The two companies emphasize safety, efficiency, and sustainability as central benefits, including reduced emissions and lower logistical costs associated with traditional training methods.

Key details about the technologies and deployments

• The S-22EZ Virtual Training Simulator mirrors real-world dynamics with a digital replica of the S-22EZ machine and a complete training suite for operators.
• Platform and hardware: Unity, ForgeSIM, XRITK, and Meta Quest-based deployment with multiuser capabilities and cloud-based performance tracking.
• Safety features include warnings for excessive boom extension without stabilizers, obstacle alerts, and real-time feedback to prevent unsafe operations.
• Deployment goals include conversion of training into scalable, region-spanning programs that support vocational education, apprenticeships, and industry events.

FAQ

What is the core announcement discussed here?

The announcement concerns ForgeFX Simulations being selected to provide training simulation software to John Deere Construction & Forestry, focusing on training for employees and dealers with emphasis on operational efficiency and safety.

What are the main capabilities of the S-22EZ Virtual Training Simulator?

The simulator offers a fully realized training suite with a digital replica of the S-22EZ machine, including screeding, boom control, grade management, and transport tasks, along with interactive tutorials, real-time feedback, and safety warnings.

What hardware and software technologies are involved?

Development uses Unity and ForgeSIM with Unity XRITK for mixed reality interactions, and is designed for deployment on Meta Quest hardware with multiuser and cloud-based progress tracking.

What are the expected benefits of these simulators?

Expected benefits include reduced material waste and rework, lower travel and emissions, faster onboarding, consistent training across regions, and safer, more efficient job sites.

Who are the primary organizations involved?

The initiatives involve ForgeFX Simulations, John Deere Construction & Forestry, and Somero Enterprises, Inc., with ForgeFX providing training software and Somero offering the S-22EZ hardware-focused training tools.

Key features table

Feature	Description
Parties and purpose	ForgeFX to supply training software to John Deere Construction & Forestry for employee and dealer training with a focus on efficiency and safety.
Previous related project	ForgeFX and Somero completed the S-22EZ Virtual Training Simulator for the S-22EZ laser screed, highlighting immersive, safety-focused training.
Technology stack	Unity, ForgeSIM, XRITK, cloud-based analytics, and Meta Quest hardware with hand tracking and multiuser support.
Training scope and benefits	Realistic, risk-free environment to practice screeding and related tasks; aims to reduce rework, emissions, and travel costs while standardizing training across regions.

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