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Elevator World, Inc. has been the premier publisher for the global vertical transportation industry for more than 68 years. We have more written content on the industry than any other source. These archives will grow to include all published articles dating as far back to 1953. Check in regularly to access these archives as we will be adding content daily.

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Making Sense Out of Space

Making Sense Out of Space

By Anish Motwani | February 21, 2023

Enhancing the Sydney Metro City Line

Enhancing the Sydney Metro City Line

By TK Elevator | December 1, 2024

National Treasure

National Treasure

By Kaija Wilkinson | June 1, 2022

EW's 13th annual photography
competition showcases innovations,
locations, history and passion for the
VT industry.

Photo Contest 2025

By Kaija Wilkinson | August 1, 2025

FEATURES

The Move, Hamstede’s first student-living project, is taking shape in Pune.

Meeting a Need

By Sheetal Shelar Patil | September 1, 2020

‘Green’ Drivers and Strategies

‘Green’ Drivers and Strategies

By Elevator World | December 4, 2023

Industry and University Unity in Iran

Industry and University Unity in Iran

By Mohammad Masoud Majidifar | May 5, 2023

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The Heaven and Hell Sinkholes

By Ali Toprak | November 1, 2020

FOCUS TOPICS

Brown-Universitys-Hidden-Wheelchair-Lift

Brown University’s Hidden Wheelchair Lift

By Elevator World | August 1, 2012

Exploring-Sustainable-Service-Solutions-for-Elevators

Exploring Sustainable Service Solutions for Elevators

By Elevator World | April 1, 2012

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Monitor Fixtures

By Elevator World | January 1, 2012

Innovative Technologies That Improve Escalator Passenger Safety

Innovative Technologies That Improve Escalator Passenger Safety

By Dr. Rory Smith | December 5, 2024

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Rope Development and Lubrication

Rope Development and Lubrication

By Elevator World | July 1, 2021

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Motor Controllers

By David Herres | August 1, 2015

Freight-Elevator-Door-Control-An-Opportunity

Freight Elevator Door Control: An Opportunity for Wireless Technology

By Steven Reynolds, P. Eng and Henry E. Peelle, III, DM | February 1, 2012

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The Conflicting Roles of the Elevator Safety Code, LEED and ADA in Elevator Renovation

By Elevator World | May 1, 2011

MOSFETs

MOSFETs

By David Herres | October 1, 2014

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What Is a Transistor?

By David Herres | December 1, 2014

COLUMNS

Steps Toward Sustainability

Steps Toward Sustainability

By K. Suresh | December 4, 2022

The 2025 Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook

The 2025 Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook

By Angela C. Baldwin | March 1, 2025

Built To Last

Built To Last

By Kaija Wilkinson | July 1, 2024

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Urban Growth and VT Innovation

By Kanhai Gandhi | June 1, 2021

Car Parking Solutions

Car Parking Solutions

By Rajashree Shetty | August 4, 2022

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Standard Summary and Additional Rail Calculations With Respect to Seismic Forces

By Serdar Tavaslıoğlu | September 23, 2023

DAILY NEWS

CLASS PROJECT TO TRANSFORM OHIO RESIDENTIAL BUILDING’S ELEVATORS

Class Project To Transform Ohio Residential Building’s Elevators

October 21, 2025

Ciel Tower; image © NORR Group

CTBUH Best Tall Building MEA 2025 Is Dubai’s Ciel Tower

October 21, 2025

image via Facilities Management Journal

Stannah Welcomes New Generation of Apprentices

October 21, 2025

Centris Towers; image courtesy of Studio Vertebra Architects

Otis Uzbekistan Distributor Secures 35-Unit Contract

October 21, 2025

LATEST KARACHI ELEVATOR ACCIDENT POINTS TO LARGER ISSUE

Latest Karachi Elevator Accident Points to Larger Issue

October 20, 2025