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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 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 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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May 2, 2018 9:55:59 AM< 1 min read

LITES E04 - President of Bechtel on Construction management

How can the implementation of technology effect construction job-sites all over the ...
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Apr 18, 2018 8:16:51 AM1 min read

ITI Hosting EPRI - Hoisting, Rigging, and Crane User Groups

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) conducts research development and ...
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Apr 16, 2018 1:05:03 PM< 1 min read

LITES Podcast E03 - United Rentals Takes On Productivity

How can United Rentals create a safer and more efficient working environment for people ...
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Mar 26, 2018 8:00:00 AM2 min read

Nucor Steel Participates In ITI VR Overhead Crane Simulator Design

Going back to 2012, Nucor Steel has trusted ITI with their crane, rigging, and load ...
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Mar 19, 2018 3:57:51 PM< 1 min read

Wire Rope Sling Inspection [Video]

Need a quick overview on the proper inspection of a wire rope sling? How about a just a ...
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Mar 19, 2018 8:43:00 AM2 min read

How Should You Train Industrial Skills? Bloom’s Taxonomy

In 1956, Dr. Benjamin Bloom chaired a committee that created what became referred to as ...
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