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Welcome to the ITI Blog, your hub for expert insights, industry updates, and real-world stories from the field. Whether you're a crane operator, rigging professional, safety manager, or simply passionate about lifting and hoisting, our content is here to inform, inspire, and support your work.

You’ll find practical how-tos, training tips, news, and thought leadership that reflect the fast-changing world of industrial training. From virtual reality and online learning to certification prep and safety trends, we cover the topics that matter most to crews and companies alike.

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Feb 15, 2018 1:19:51 PM1 min read

International Union of Operating Engineers Purchases 4 VR Simulators

In September 2017, the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) implemented two ...
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Feb 2, 2018 10:32:13 AM1 min read

Nucor Steel Uses VR Crane Training to Elevate Load Handling Operations

In January 2018, ITI and Nucor-Yamato Steel partnered on two Virtual Reality (VR) crane ...
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Jan 30, 2018 11:17:35 AM1 min read

GE Renewable Energy Becomes ITI's newest Overhead Crane TAG Member

In 2017, GE (General Electric) Renewable Energy was searching the internet for a new ...
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Jan 25, 2018 6:50:00 AM2 min read

US Navy Selects ITI VR to provide training & assessment

The US Navy has selected ITI VR Crane Simulations to support its crane operator training ...
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Jan 22, 2018 10:09:22 AM3 min read

These Companies are Utilizing VR Training, Why Aren't You?

Virtual Reality (VR) technology is growing at a rapid pace. One of the most impactful ...
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Jan 18, 2018 9:06:29 AM2 min read

A Brief History of Simulation Training 

Simulation training offers students an extremely valuable opportunity to receive ...
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Jan 15, 2018 4:07:21 PM< 1 min read

Unleash the Cranes [Video]

Two New Crane Types Available From ITI VR The award winning ITI VR Mobile Crane Simulator ...
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Dec 14, 2017 11:22:33 AM1 min read

Zigzag Corridor - Forward & Reverse in 7 Mins. [Video]

National Crane Operator Certification Exam Practice One of the required tasks of National ...
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Dec 11, 2017 10:11:19 AM2 min read

VR: The New Standard In Crane Training Technology

Teaching people to operate cranes is a time-consuming and challenging process. For ...
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Oct 23, 2017 9:13:10 AM2 min read

ITI Shakes Up crane Simulation Market in 2017

ITI Wins Coveted VR Award 2017 has proven to be a watershed year for the adoption of ...
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