thyssenkrupp delivery systems, including a driverless delivery robot and 2018 Ford Transit Connect fleet vehicle, were showcased at auto shows in the U.S. earlier this year. In January, thyssenkrupp Elevator and software developer TeleRetail GmbH debuted their driverless delivery robot for elevator maintenance (ELEVATOR WORLD, November 2017) in the U.S. at the Washington Auto Show…
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Sweeney Named EVP of Warfield & Sanford Warfield & Sanford Elevator Co., headquartered in the Washington, D.C., area, has named Mike Sweeney executive vice president (EVP). In his new role, Sweeney is supervising and managing the maintenance, service, modernization, construction, sales/marketing and operations departments, as well as office and field personnel. With nearly 20 years’…
Read More Hopefully, our spectacular cover jumps right off the page and into your hands. It is from the feature In Perfect “Harmony,” about the giant cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas. KONE designed special marine elevators to assist moving people around the massive floating city. It worked closely with the shipbuilder in France and Royal Caribbean…
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Systematic approach to lift engineering provides on-the-job instruction and reference for all involved. Roger E. Howkins’ Lift Modernisation Design Guide, 2nd Edition is intended to assist engineers, consultants, mechanics, surveyors and sales teams who are actively involved in lift modernization. The popular reference tool, originally published in 1998, has been through five printings. The new…
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The 2007 recession changed retirement plans for many International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) members, forcing them to work past the IUEC’s typical retirement age of 58. During that time, postponed retirement, combined with the lack of new construction during the downturn, led to fewer apprentices brought into the trade. The economy has since picked…
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In-depth LCA heralds a turnaround for more reliable technology in surprising applications. High-rise elevators that travel at 15 mps are on the exciting new edge of the elevator industry, but most machines installed every year are much less exciting. The residential market across the globe represents 52.39% of the total market, and, in these applications,…
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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) publishes a broad spectrum of safety codes and standards that address the needs of important industries. The development of such standards is supported by approximately 800 volunteers who participate in numerous committees. In recognition of their valuable contributions, deserving individuals are selected on an annual basis to receive…
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A “next-generation fluid” looks to resolve hydraulic problems. Although hydraulic fluid is the lifeblood of an elevator hydraulic system, little attention is generally given to maintaining that fluid. It is common for maintenance teams to simply add new fluid to an elevator reservoir as old fluid leaks from the shaft. It is estimated that almost…
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Funding drive established to set up engineering grants. In recent years, many in the engineering community have expressed interest in establishing scholarships at the ASME Foundation. However, the resources required to establish an individual scholarship are great. In addition, given the cost of tuition today, setting up a scholarship for US$500 or even US$1,000 does…
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Following a successful first event last year, the Alberta Elevating Devices & Amusement Rides Safety Association (AEDARSA) sponsored the Alberta Elevator Industry Seminar (AEIS) in Red Deer, Alberta, on January 24-25. The seminar was conceived and executed by Gord Pattison, AEDARSA CEO; Dean McKernon, manager, Safety Services; and Al Griffin, advisor and former manager, with…
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