SANY: drill rig operator training
DataMesh delivered 6DOF drill rig simulator programs for multiple machine models, giving operators a consistent environment for equipment-specific practice and assessment.
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Simulator Operator Training
Build operator confidence before they take control
Build equipment-specific operator skills through repeatable digital twin practice, realistic controls, physics-based response, and measurable assessment before trainees take control of real machinery.
Key Capabilities
Connect data, workflows, and field execution so teams can understand context, act faster, and keep work traceable.
- Equipment-specific practice
Configure the scene, controls, task sequence, operating conditions, and assessment criteria around the target machine and operator role.
- Repeatable skill development
Let trainees repeat start-up, maneuvering, positioning, task execution, shutdown, and exception scenarios without waiting for production equipment to become available.
- Physics and control response
Combine digital twin scenes with equipment controls, visual feedback, audio, vibration, and motion options when the training objective depends on physical behavior.
- Competency evidence
Record task completion, sequence accuracy, operating errors, and instructor observations so supervisors can review readiness against an agreed training standard.
- Flexible training stations
Deliver professional programs through desktop stations, physical controls, equipment cabins, or 3DOF and 6DOF motion configurations based on the required level of immersion.
- Broad equipment coverage
Support training for tower cranes, forklifts, rotary drilling rigs, deep well casing drilling rigs, excavators, and customer-specific equipment.
Use Cases
Practical applications and proven success scenarios across industries.
Sunward: rotary drilling practice
Sunward used DataMesh Simulator to create operator training for rotary drilling equipment with digital twin scenes, controls, and guided task practice.
Tower crane and lifting operations
Rehearse control familiarization, positioning, load handling, and instructor-defined operating scenarios before using a live training machine.
Enterprise and vocational training centers
Build a repeatable curriculum for equipment manufacturers, contractors, training providers, and vocational institutions with the delivery form matched to each program.
Build capability before operators take control
Heavy equipment training competes with production schedules, instructor availability, machine access, fuel, site conditions, and safety controls. New operators still need enough practice to understand the controls, sequence work correctly, recognize abnormal conditions, and respond consistently before they operate a live machine.
DataMesh Simulator turns the target machine and job role into a repeatable training environment. Digital twin scenes, equipment behavior, controls, guided scenarios, and assessment criteria give trainees room to practice while supervisors retain evidence of progress and readiness.
A training journey tied to the job
- Define the role - Select the equipment type, operator responsibilities, required tasks, and readiness criteria.
- Build the training environment - Configure the machine, worksite, controls, visual conditions, and relevant physical behavior.
- Author the curriculum - Organize familiarization, normal operations, complex tasks, and exception scenarios into progressive lessons.
- Practice and assess - Let trainees repeat scenarios while the system and instructor capture performance evidence.
- Review and improve - Use results to focus coaching, update scenarios, and decide when the trainee is ready for supervised live-equipment practice.
One platform, several delivery forms
Simulator is configured around the learning objective. Desktop and fixed-base stations support control familiarization, procedure learning, and broad access. Physical consoles and equipment cabins increase equipment specificity. Motion platforms, audio, vibration, and expanded visual systems can be added when movement and control response are important to the training standard.
This keeps hardware in service of the curriculum instead of forcing every program into the same configuration.
Equipment coverage
Current programs cover tower cranes, forklifts, rotary drilling rigs, deep well casing drilling rigs, excavators, and other construction or heavy equipment. Customer-specific programs can be developed when the required equipment data, controls, procedures, intellectual-property permissions, and subject-matter expertise are available.
Evidence for instructors and supervisors
A Simulator program can capture completion, sequence accuracy, errors, timing, scenario outcomes, and instructor observations. The customer defines which measures demonstrate familiarization, task proficiency, or readiness for the next stage of training. Results support coaching and governance. Site authorization and legally required certification continue to follow the customer's applicable procedures and regulations.
Public references and deployments
DataMesh has delivered drill rig simulator programs with SANY and Sunward and has published training experiences for tower crane operations and crawler excavators. These references show how the platform can be adapted to different machine types, controls, and training objectives.
Steam public reference version
DataMesh also publishes Operator Training: Heavy Equipment on Steam as a simplified way to experience the interaction model. Enterprise and education deployments extend that foundation with equipment-specific content, professional hardware, assessment, rollout services, and support.
Start with one role and one machine
The fastest route to a useful pilot is a clearly defined operator role, one equipment type, and a small set of high-value tasks. DataMesh works with the customer to confirm source material, controls, scenarios, assessment criteria, delivery form, and acceptance plan before expanding to additional equipment or sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a Simulator program begin?
A pilot starts with one equipment type and a defined operator role. The team agrees the tasks, controls, operating conditions, assessment rules, content ownership, and target deployment environment before configuring the simulator.
Which equipment types are supported?
Existing programs cover tower cranes, forklifts, rotary drilling rigs, deep well casing drilling rigs, excavators, and other construction or heavy equipment. Customer-specific programs depend on access to equipment behavior, controls, operating procedures, and authorized content.
Does every deployment require a motion platform?
No. The delivery form follows the training objective. Desktop or fixed-base stations can support familiarization and procedure practice, while physical controls, cabins, 3DOF, or 6DOF motion can be added when control feel and movement are important to assessment.
How is operator readiness assessed?
Assessment can combine sequence completion, task accuracy, operating errors, timing, scenario outcomes, and instructor review. The final criteria are agreed with the customer for each equipment role.
How is the professional Simulator different from the Steam version?
The Steam release is a simplified public reference experience. Professional deployments add customer-specific equipment, curricula, controls, hardware, assessment, deployment, and support.
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