VRSim Joins IUPAT at AMPP 2025 in Nashville to Demonstrate SimSpray

Last week at the 2025 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo in Nashville, TN, VRSim proudly supported the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) by showcasing our cutting-edge SimSpray system at their booth. VRSim representative Shawn Kennedy was on-site with IUPAT to demonstrate how virtual reality is reshaping skills training in industrial painting and coatings application.

AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) brings together professionals from across the corrosion control and protective coatings industries. It’s the ideal setting to spotlight SimSpray’s immersive, hands-on training capabilities. By partnering with IUPAT, VRSim helped attendees experience firsthand how virtual training tools can build real-world skills—faster, safer, and more efficiently.

Throughout the event, Kennedy engaged with industry professionals, trainers, and students, offering live demos of SimSpray’s virtual spray painting environment. Visitors were able to pick up the VR spray gun, step into a simulated workspace, and get a feel for the same techniques used in real-world industrial coating applications.

“We’re always excited to work alongside IUPAT,” said Kennedy. “Their commitment to training and workforce development aligns perfectly with our mission to innovate and improve skilled trades education through VR technology.”

IUPAT continues to be a leader in integrating innovative training methods to prepare their members for evolving industry demands. SimSpray’s presence at AMPP emphasized the power of collaboration between unions, educators, and technology providers to advance the future of workforce development.

We’re honored to support IUPAT in their efforts and grateful for the opportunity to showcase how virtual reality is transforming training at events like AMPP.