CM Labs Vortex Edge Plus

Lightweight, portable, desktop simulator can be easily transported and set up in minutes for classroom or on the go training and to quickly assess new operator skills.

July 12, 2021

CM Labs Simulations, Inc.

Cm Labs Edge Plus Crew Training Demo 01

The Vortex Edge Plus next-generation, portable, desktop simulator has a lightweight design that enables it to be easily transported in carrying cases and set up in minutes.

Suited for classroom or on the go training and can be used to quickly assess the skill level of new operators
Runs the Excavator, Backhoe, Dozer, Wheel Loader, Motor Grader, Luffing Tower Crane, Flat-top Tower Crane, Mobile Crane, Crawler Crane, Forwarder and Harvester equipment training packs
Hardware includes a laptop, monitor, industrial-grade joysticks, pedals and a steering wheel to support specific earthmoving equipment
Runs on the same engineering-grade software that powers the fully immersive Vortex Advantage simulators
All simulated machine components behave as they do in the real world
Optional Instructor Operating Station (IOS) for instructor-led training
Can connect to other Vortex simulators for collaborative crew training

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