[INDUSTRY NEWS] The scholarships were awarded by Crane Tech as a result of our Field
Services Manager and Senior Trainer, Jeff Ellis, donating his scholarship from the Crane Hot Line Top Professional Trainer Award for 2015. The educational scholarship’s primary function is to invest in the future of crane and rigging industry. When prompted, Mr. Ellis commented, “I’m happy to be able to give back and help these new mobile crane operators begin their careers with the proper education and knowledge. All I ask is that they pay it forward and pass along their new found knowledge when they are in a situation to help.” Congratulations to Eric, David and Joel on winning the scholarship
and the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) written and practical exams. Since attending the Crane Tech course in November, Eric has secured several short-term operator jobs and in January stared as a full-time operator at a large, national crane rental corporation. Runners-up, Joel Roper and David McKibbin, were each awarded
$500 as a result of their desire to improve their lives, their dedication to learning through Crane Tech’s program, and their high test results. Interestingly, both men have been truck drivers by trade and after hauling loads and cranes to and from building sites over the years they were ready to take on a new challenge. Both David and Joel attended the December course and are looking for their first jobs as NCCCO-certified mobile crane operators.
and to taking the next steps in their lives and careers. Videos to each of their stories can be found on
cranetech.com/blog/videos. The award of these scholarships is an indicator of Crane Tech’s
strength and commitment to the industry—building on the principle of Safety through Education by providing quality service, superior training and reliable results to clients worldwide. For 40 years, Crane Tech has offered training and services to the materials handing industry. For more information on the company their website at
cranetech.com y
A1A Software 3D Lift Plan Goes Mobile with Tablet Version; iCraneTrax Expands Fleet & Personnel Management Tools
> A1A Software LLC, developer of 3D Lift Plan, announces the launch of a 2D version, making the crane lift planning tool compatible for use on tablets. In addition, new features and expanded libraries improve convenience for users and accuracy of lift plans. According to a recent study conducted by JBKnowledge, nearly
80% of construction professionals surveyed view mobile devices as “important” or “very important” for project workflow. “3D Lift Plan is increasingly used by crane rental companies and contractors for more than just technical crane lift planning. It’s also a business tool,” said Tawnia Weiss, President of A1A Software. In this capacity, a tablet- friendly version of 3D Lift Plan expands the applications for the program. “New SVG mode graphics enable the full website version to be
Adjustable, no need for separate sheaves and tools
Infinite library of different wire rope
diameters and constructions via COLT app
viewed in 2D on a tablet, improving convenience for 3D Lift Plan’s use in the field,” said Weiss. The 2D version is ideal for sales people who need to produce proposals or lift directors who are verifying crane setup information with the lift crew on site. After data is input from the 2D interface, it can be retrieved back at the office for building a lift plan in 3D. Two other new features also improve the experience of building a 3D
Lightweight tensionmeter for fast and accurate measurement of wire rope tensions up to 11,000lbf/5000 kgf and up to 1”/25mm diameter.
Lift Plan. A drag-and-drop feature makes it easier to place objects from 3D Lift Plan’s extensive 3D object library. Users no longer have to enter the X and Y coordinates for the placement of the object. Instead they simply grab the desired object, such as a building, and drag-and-drop it into position. While users have always been able to create videos of their simulated lifts, doing so required multiple steps. A new snapshot feature records all the information in the lift plan. Users simply select start and end points of the load placement or boom movement and the snapshot feature captures and merges the information to create an animation. An extensive crane library is the backbone of 3D Lift Plan, but
the application would not be complete without tools for selecting rigging, calculating ground bearing pressure, and selecting crane mats. An expanded rigging gear database now includes a greater number of common sling configurations, spreader beams, hook blocks, and
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