For Worldwide Release
Draper, Utah - November 27, 2007 - GlobalSim, the world leader in simulation training systems for the crane and material handling market, today announced the award of a new contract with JLG Industries, Inc. for an upgrade to the 10 MasterLiftTM 2000 advanced training simulators they recently purchased for the new ATLAS II 10,000 lbs forklift used by the US Army.
This upgrade to the original contract provides for several major enhancements to the ATLAS II forklift electronic training aid (ETA). The new modifications include integration of a motion cueing system, multi-channel visual system for full immersion into the training environment, and several software enhancements to provide a more encompassing training experience.
The ATLAS II Forklift Trainer utilize our flexible MasterLiftTM base design to provide a training system that exceeds the stringent demands of the US Army. In addition, the architecture of our technology is adaptable enough to provide for easy implementation of future upgrades as training requirements evolve.
"GlobalSim has been leading the industry with advanced commercial simulation products for many years. The ATLAS II Forklift Trainer is another example of a system that leverages the flexible base design of the MasterLiftTM product line," said Clyde M. Stauffer IV, GlobalSim's Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
All MasterLiftTM simulator products have been priced for affordability and are available now. Depending on the customer's specific needs, GlobalSim can deliver a new simulator within 180 days. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, GlobalSim has successfully developed extremely advanced systems that are significantly more affordable than previous solutions.