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November 4, 2008
Simutech Releases Industrial Control System Troubleshooting Simulator

November 12, 2003
Simutech Multimedia Inc. wins two OTTER Awards

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November 4, 2008

Special Introductory Pricing for the FPS 3000 Troubleshooting Simulator

Simutech Multimedia announces special introductory pricing for the FPS 3000 Personal Edition. This limited time offer is available until December 31, 2008. Prices are as follows:

Standard Personal Edition: NOW $129.95 $149.95
Deluxe Personal Edition: NOW $159.95 $189.95

For more information visit the Simutech Store.


November 4, 2008

FPS 3000 Personal Edition Released

Simutech Multimedia has just released the Personal Edition of the FPS 3000 Troubleshooting Simulator. This advanced troubleshooting training program simulates an industrial control process for mixing and processing fluids.

To find out more about this edition visit the Simutech Store.


June 15, 2008

FPS 3000 Troubleshooting Simulator Released

Simutech Multimedia announces the release of a NEW program called the FPS 3000 Troubleshooting Simulator. This advanced troubleshooting training program simulates an industrial control process for mixing and processing fluids.

In addition to a much more complex system to troubleshoot, this program has enhanced features not found in the other troubleshooting programs. To find out more about this program visit the Simutech Store.


July 3, 2007
Troubleshooting Skills Series Version 3.2 Released

The Electrical Troubleshooting Skills Series now supports Windows Vista.

The new system specifications are:

  • Windows 2000/XP/Vista
  • Pentium II Class PC or greater (500 MHz or higher recommended)
  • Video Resolution of 800 x 600 or greater (XGA of 1024 x 768 recommended)
  • Sound Card
  • Mouse


May 8, 2007
New Fault Pack Released for TMC

A total of 5 Fault Packs are now available. With this new Fault Pack, designed for the Troubleshooting - Motor Controls program, there are now over 40 new faults that can be added to the Troubleshooting Skills Series programs. This means you now have access to over 100 faults to provide practice for your troubleshooting skills.


January 15, 2007
New Troubleshooting Skills Series V3 Released

The new Troubleshooting Skills Series V3 is a total redesign of the original Troubleshooting Skills Series. Many new features have been added such as:

  • scoring
  • more faults
  • improved simulations
  • more comprehensive evaluation and feedback
  • the ability to add additional faults via fault packs

The programs are now available in three Editions:

  • Personal
  • Shop
  • Industrial

Two new purchase options are now available for the Troubleshooting Skills Series:

  • The Shop license is designed for businesses where up to 5 staff will use the software
  • New Network options are now available allowing the programs to be installed on a network and be accessed from workstations connected to the network. (Options are now available from 1 concurrent user and up.)

Fault Packs are now available for these programs. With these fault packs you can add more faults to each program.

For more information visit the Simutech Store.


April 2006
New Options for Troubleshooting Skills Series Released

Two new purchase options are now available for the Troubleshooting Skills Series:

  • The Shop license is designed for businesses where up to 5 staff will use the software
  • New Network options are now available allowing the programs to be installed on a network and be accessed from workstations connected to the network. (Options are now available from 1 concurrent user and up.)

For more information visit the Simutech Store.


September 2005
New Version of Troubleshooting Skills Series Released

Announcing the release of a new version of the Troubleshooting Skills Series. Some of the new features in this new version are:

  • The Demo Version of the programs have been enhanced so they now assess the user's troubleshooting skills on a sample fault and provide feedback
  • The activation process has been streamlined
  • A listing of all fault messages is included in MCC with some now being optional


January 2005
New Features Added to Troubleshooting Skills Series

Single user version of all programs now allow you to retry faults. Once you have completed all the faults in any one of the programs (BT has 16 faults, BCC has 28, and MCC has 24) you will be able to retry these faults over and over again!


June 2004
Simutech releases new versions of award winning software

Simutech releases new versions of all three programs in their award winning Troubleshooting Skills Series. The key new features are:

  • A Single User license is now available.
    This cost effective option is designed for individuals who want to work through the programs on their own.
  • A Concurrent User Network license is now available.
    This allows organizations to purchase licenses based on the number of people who will access the program at one time, therefore saving costs.
  • The user reporting functions have been enhanced.


November 2003
Simutech Multimedia wins 2 awards from the
Canadian Society for Training and Development

Simutech picks up two OTTER awards at this years Awards Dinner presented by the Canadian Society for Training and Development. One was awarded for their Troubleshooting Skills Series and the other went to the custom courseware built for Hydro One.

For more information view our awards and read the press release.
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"It had some challenging faults that helped me improve my troubleshooting skills which I have since been able to apply on my current job as an industrial electrician. For learning and value it was excellent."
"My congratulations and thanks to you and the team for the software and programming involved in producing these training packages. They are brilliant. Easy to use, well explained, very educational, highly entertaining, challenging and also slightly addictive."
"It [Troubleshooting - Motor Controls] is one of the best educational software I have used...I especially like the tracking system...All in all a truly exceptional product."
"Having completed this series myself, this is one of the best tools I've ever seen. It's an extremely realistic way to learn and refine your troubleshooting skills without the expense, mistakes, and pressure from the employer. I would recommend this software for everyone and anyone, both novice and advanced."
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"Let me first say how great your program is. A great way to hone my troubleshooting skills. Some people will get up in the morning and have a coffee and play a game of solitaire on the computer. Myself, even though I have finished all three programs, I still try to solve one or two in the morning with my coffee."
"My first and lasting impression of your e-learning software is that it's outstanding. It's fun, realistic, and informative. I believe it's a real world approach to training without the injuries, equipment damage, and costs that could result from initial OJT."
"Programs like yours definitely help sharpen my skills in a discipline that I feel is as much art as it is science. I thank you for the obvious effort you've put into these programs."
"Having 15 years experience in dual trade of Electrician and Instrument Tech in various industries, I can say that there is nothing else like your software out there in the market or educational sector."