Steel Sim VR & Danieli Improve Crane Operator Training

Improving crane operator training

Danieli Centro Cranes and Steel Sim VR are working together to improve how crane operators are trained and prepared for daily operations in the steel industry. Through this collaboration, clients can now acquire Steel Sim VR crane simulators directly via Danieli Centro Cranes. This makes it easier for steel producers to include simulation-based training in their projects, whether for new crane installations, upgrades, or operator development.

The Steel Sim VR system set-up

Aligning engineering and training

This collaboration shows a shared drive to make crane operations safer and more effective. Instead of treating training as something separate, Danieli Centro Cranes and Steel Sim VR are working closely together to tackle real challenges from the start. By aligning engineering and training, they help clients prepare operators before a crane is even in use, reduce risks during onboarding, and offer tools for continuous learning in daily operations. It’s a practical approach that saves time, improves safety, and makes sure teams are ready to perform from day one.

Quantitive outcomes

90% reduction in training-related incidents

24% decrease in mentor supervision time

25% reduction in downtime allocated to training activities

Benefits for the steel industry

By aligning Danieli’s engineering and crane design expertise with Steel Sim VR’s proven simulation technology, integrating training into crane projects from the start has become easy. This helps clients shorten commissioning timelines, improve training outcomes, and ensure safer, more confident operators, long before the first lift is made. Together, we offer a smarter, more connected way to bring cranes and crane operators into full operation.

Cabin view footage, shot through Varjo XR-4

Curious about how simulation is transforming crane operator training?

Request the customer story about the Cold Rolling Mill at ArcelorMittal Gent: “The Impact of Simulation Training on the Safety and Effectiveness of Crane Operators” and discover how safety, efficiency, and engagement are reaching new standards through the Steel Sim VR training simulator. In a conversation with Ilyusha Sierens from the Cold Rolling Mill, we explore the real-world results after one year of implementing the Steel Sim VR premium simulator. From reduced damage and shorter training times to measurable performance improvements, this story highlights how simulation training is setting a new standard in crane operator education.

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