This video provides an inside look at the Portable Smart Process Sensor Learning System (990-SD20) from Amatrol—a compact, hands-on trainer designed to teach key Industry 4.0 skills. As industries embrace the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cloud-based automation, this system offers learners experience with the smart sensor technologies driving modern process control systems.

Learners engage with a range of smart sensors, including analog pressure sensors, electromagnetic flow sensors, ultrasonic level sensors, and point level sensors. The system also includes practical applications and real-world components such as an IO-Link Master, PC-based software, and simulations for level and flow sensing. With built-in curriculum, learners gain both technical know-how and a strong conceptual understanding of IIoT, edge and cloud computing, and data analytics in industrial environments.

Municipalities and public works departments are under growing pressure to train equipment operators efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively. As heavy machinery used for road maintenance, utility repair, and emergency response becomes more advanced and expensive, the need for high-quality, standardized training is more critical than ever.

Simlog’s Personal Simulators provide city, county, regional, and state agencies with a safe, scalable solution for building operator skills without risking equipment damage or injury. These simulators replicate real-world operating conditions for equipment such as skid steer loaders, backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, and forklifts—making them ideal for in-house training centers and regional workforce programs.

Designed to align with industry training standards, each simulator features exercises that develop core competencies required to pass real-world practical exams. This reduces skill variability across operators and enhances service delivery to the communities they serve. Tech-Labs proudly supports public works agencies that rely on Simlog simulators to prepare their teams for real-world tasks with confidence, consistency, and a strong commitment to safety.

  • Simlog Forklift Customer Success Story

Novelis, a global leader in sustainable aluminum solutions, turned to Simlog to elevate safety and efficiency in lift truck operations across its North American plants. After a successful pilot of the Forklift Personal Simulator at the Oswego, NY facility, Logan Aluminum—North America’s largest aluminum rolling mill—became the lead adopter. With over 85 lift trucks and 600 certified operators, Logan introduced simulator-based onboarding to reinforce safety and reduce incidents.

Using Simlog’s Forklift Personal Simulator, Logan Aluminum implemented a structured training process beginning with simulator orientation for new hires, followed by hands-on training with performance tracking. The system not only enhances skill acquisition but is also used to investigate real-world incidents and guide operator recertification. As Safety Specialist J.T. Major noted, “Our Simlog system has been very beneficial to us as we provide a safe and controlled learning environment.”

Driver Training Solutions’ Sanitation Simulator provides immersive, scenario-based training designed specifically for waste collection and sanitation fleet operators. Trainees can safely develop critical skills such as route navigation, vehicle handling, stop-and-go operations, backing, tight turns, and hazard awareness—all within a controlled virtual environment.

By removing the risks, costs, and wear associated with on-road training, organizations can deliver consistent, repeatable instruction while protecting both equipment and personnel. The simulator allows drivers to build confidence and competence before ever operating a real vehicle.

Ideal for municipalities, private waste contractors, and fleet training academies, this solution supports safer operations, reduces accident rates, and improves overall efficiency across a wide range of waste management applications.

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  • Geothermal Training Equipment
    Item Number:
    950-GEO1
    Amatrol’s 950-GEO1 Geothermal Energy Training System enables learners to understand and apply their newly obtained technician skills in the ever-growing area of geothermal energy.
  • Amatrol Geothermal Training Systems
    Item Number:
    950-GEO1D
    Amatrol’s 950-GEO1 Geothermal Energy Training System enables learners to understand and apply their newly obtained technician skills in the ever-growing area of geothermal energy.
  • Geothermal Troubleshooting Trainer
    Item Number:
    950-GEO2D
    Amatrol’s 950-GEO2D Geothermal Troubleshooting Learning System with Desuperheater uses an exposed component layout so that learners can see each component’s role in a geothermal system.
  • Amatrol HVAC/R Learning Systems
    Item Number:
    T7031
    With Amatrol’s Refrigerant Recovery and Charging Learning System for R-134a, you can train future HVAC/R technicians hands-on the critical technical skills required for a successful career. Students will work with real equipment, including a recovery machine, manifold gauges, submersible cooler, temperature probe, filter dryer, low side liquid charger, vacuum pump, and micron vacuum gauge.
  • HVAC/R Career & Technical Education Training Equipment
    Item Number:
    T7032
    Teach aspiring HVAC/R technicians the critical technical skills needed to succeed on the job with Amatrol’s Refrigerant Recovery and Charging Learning System for R-410a (T7032). Students will work with real equipment, including a recovery machine, manifold gauges, submersible cooler, temperature probe, filter dryer, liquid vaporizer, low side liquid charger, vacuum pump, and micron vacuum gauge.
  • Heat Pump Trainer
    Item Number:
    T7100
    Amatrol’s Residential Heat Pump Troubleshooting Learning System (T7100) is used to teach hands-on the critical skills HVAC/R technicians need to succeed when working with residential HVAC systems that use a heat pump and traditional ducting. Students will work with real equipment, including a heat pump condenser, heat pump air handler, Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat, fuse box, ducting, and manifold.
  • Amatrol HVAC/R Learning Systems
    Item Number:
    T7130
    With Amatrol’s Residential Mini-Split Heat Pump Learning System (T7130) you can teach the critical hands-on technical skills HVAC/R technicians need when working with residential ductless (“mini-split”) HVAC systems. Students will work with real equipment, including a heat pump condenser, evaporator unit, thermostat, panel-mounted gauges, and condensate pump.
  • SimSpray Virtual Reality Painting Training
    SimSpray is a complete virtual reality paint training tool that reduces training time, increases efficiency, and helps you produce highly skilled workers. Tailor your training to meet industry needs with SimSpray’s enterprise, paint, powder, or blast models and HVLP edge-blending, aerospace, or furniture and cabinetry add-on packs.
  • Real Equipment for HVAC Training
    Item Number:
    950-SH1
    Amatrol’s Steam System Training System (950-SH1) introduces learners to the operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of steam systems and their application in paper mills, commercial and residential settings, power companies, and even nuclear submarines.
  • Stratasys F370 and F170 FDM 3D Printers
    Item Number:
    F170 / F370
    The Stratasys F Series is the ultimate, all-in-one rapid prototyping system for your entire team. It combines the power of FDM with the ease of GrabCAD Print for the most versatile and intelligent solution available.

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