Index AR Solutions’ Underground Cable Pulling Trainer application was recently highlighted in Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M) Magazine’s 2025 Products of the Year issue supplement.

The annual EC&M Products of the Year issue celebrates groundbreaking solutions that help electrical professionals work smarter, safer, and more efficiently. Being featured among the industry’s top innovations is a testament to the value and impact of the Underground Cable Pulling Trainer, one of the many mobile training applications offered by Index.

Transforming Utility Workforce Training

Designed in collaboration with a leading utility partner, the Underground Cable Pulling Trainer delivers step-by-step visual instruction for every phase of the underground cable installation process. The app is part of a comprehensive suite of instructional tools that use augmented reality and interactive design to accelerate learning and boost workforce readiness.

Key features of the application include:

• 3D Equipment and Process Visualization – Displays realistic 3D models of work vehicles, manholes, cables and other essential components.
• Interactive Learning Experience – Allows users to explore key concepts like work zone setup, manhole entry and cable pulling techniques.
• Safety and Best Practices Integration – Highlights crucial safety protocols and proper equipment handling to reduce errors and improve efficiency.
• On-Demand Training – Supplements and enhances classroom instruction, allowing trainees to learn at their own pace – anytime, anywhere.

Underground Cable Pulling Trainer is sold as part of the comprehensive training programs available from Index that bundle multiple instructional mobile apps according to a particular discipline. The app runs on iPadOS and Windows-based devices.

Innovation Recognized

Including Underground Cable Pulling Trainer in EC&M Magazine’s prestigious product roundup highlights how utilities are leveraging technology to elevate workforce development. It also reflects the growing role of mobile training apps in addressing critical industry needs, from knowledge retention to compliance and safety.

A digital version of the EC&M May 2025 Products of the Year supplement is available on the EC&M website.

To learn more about Index training solutions, visit indexarsolutions.com/training.