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Jun 25, 2018 9:00:00 AM6 min read

Carry Deck Crane VR Scenario Design Q&A with Mike Parnell

In early 2018, ITI VR released the ITI Virtual Reality Carry Deck Simulator as part of ...
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Jun 19, 2018 3:06:39 PM< 1 min read

Chain Sling Inspection Refresher [Video]

Before you reach for that trusty chain sling, are you conducting a proper pre-use ...
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Jun 15, 2018 8:21:37 AM2 min read

VR Simulation Crane Model Spotlight: Terex BT 28106

The Terex BT 28106 represents the initial boom truck crane model featured via ITI VR ...
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Jun 8, 2018 11:12:00 AM3 min read

VR Simulation Crane Model Spotlight: Broderson IC-80

The Broderson IC-80 represents the initial carry deck crane model featured via ITI VR ...
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Jun 6, 2018 3:23:08 PM< 1 min read

ASME B30.9 - 2018 Slings Released

Available from the ITI Bookstore Recognized around the world, ASME (American Society of ...
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May 31, 2018 8:53:00 AM2 min read

ITI VR Leads 'Technological Evolution' at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard

The following is an excerpt from an article that was originally published in the Kitsap ...
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May 29, 2018 1:20:17 PM< 1 min read

LITES Podcast E05 - $150B is Spent on Workforce Training & Development

When over $150 billion is spent on training and development in the US every year, we ask ...
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May 24, 2018 1:36:32 PM5 min read

OSHA Final Crane Rule Update

5 takeaways from what was published on May 21, 2018 The Occupational Safety and Health ...
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May 14, 2018 2:32:30 PM< 1 min read

Synthetic Sling Inspection [Video]

Need a quick overview on the proper inspection of a synthetic sling? How about a just a ...
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May 14, 2018 1:50:36 PM1 min read

Join LITES for a VR Crane & Equipment Simulation Demo Day

LITES is set to host an open house at the Energy Innovation Center on Wednesday, June 20, ...
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