INFRASTRUCTURE

Learning HDD drilling basics without stepping on a machine

Bellana Putz, brand experience manager, Vermeer, tells GDI how HDD simulators can be used to help train operators with real-world drilling scenarios without the risk of damaging expensive equipment.

Bellana Putz
 Vermeer’s virtual reality HDD simulators help reduce the learning curve for new operators before operating an actual rig

Vermeer’s virtual reality HDD simulators help reduce the learning curve for new operators before operating an actual rig

With horizontal directional drilling (HDD) in such high demand, there simply are not enough experienced drillers available to keep up with the amount of work that is going on. To solve this labour challenge,...

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