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Heartwood selected by Komatsu America to develop next generation 3D interactive virtual training courseware

Posted on 26 Aug 2015

Heartwood, a supplier in 3D interactive training technologies, has been selected by Komatsu America to develop custom 3D virtual training courseware. These applications will be used to train operation and maintenance personnel in a truly interactive and immersive ‘hands-on’ manner by leveraging the latest in next generation 3D interactive and gaming technologies. Heartwood was selected because it is recognized as a leading provider of 3D interactive training solutions for the heavy equipment, oil and gas, aerospace, and other industries.

“Working with Heartwood has been a really great experience and we are very pleased with the completed product.” said Director of Training, Komatsu America, “The application HW created effectively takes complex concepts and breaks them down into manageable pieces, improving retention and understanding with the user. We are excited to work with Heartwood 3D in bringing the innovation customers expect from Komatsu products into our training programs”

“We’re honoured to be selected by Komatsu America to develop their Tier 4 Final Engine courseware,” said Neil Wadhawan, VP Sales & Co-founder of Heartwood, “as this reflects our dedication to providing leading heavy equipment companies with the most advanced visual, interactive and portable technologies possible to help them achieve their training goals.”

The custom 3D Interactive Training applications are now available for training. Heartwood empowers companies and organisations to accelerate user learning, reduce operation & maintenance training costs and decrease the need for expensive live training using 3D interactive training technology and applications. The company helps operations & maintenance workforce learn complex procedures by allowing them to practice on equipment virtually, via 3D Interactive Training applications.

This fully interactive virtual training provides a modern day alternative to training manuals, videos, passive e-learning and hands-on experience that enables the user to ‘Learn by Doing‘ anytime, anywhere, on any platform – Web, PC, Mobile and Tablets.