Communication Systems

French Elevator Federation Calls For Delay in Network Shutdown

France's Elevator Federation (Fédération des Ascenseurs) has asked for the shutdown of the country's 2G and 3G networks to be delayed as the networks are still being used by elevator...

SIMS4Lifts Gears Up For QR and eSIM Technology

The U.K.’s SIMS4Lifts has unveiled plans to adopt emerging QR and eSim technology. Established by experienced telecom experts Chaim Grunfeld and Chaim Berkowicz to help lift operators make the all-important...

JNL Lift Services Partners With SIMS4Lifts

London-based JNL Lift Services has enhanced both its operational efficiency and service quality following its partnership with lift SIM provider SIMS4Lifts. Established in 2020, JNL Lift Services provides lift solutions...

A Smart Platform for Real-Time Results

In this Product Spotlight, your author details KLEEMANN's digital tool that provides analytics and allows for live monitoring and control of elevators. As the number of elevators installed around the...

Elevators As Communications Systems

In this History article, your author examines a lesser-known application of VT technology. The editorial focus of this month’s issue is Communications Systems. While this subject has a rich history...

Code Compliance

In this Product Spotlight, MAD Elevator offers MosaicONE, a system that brings any elevator’s communications up to date. With the increasing implementation of A17.1 2019 and IBC 2018 code requirements,...

The Stand-alone Cellular Emergency Phone Solution

In this Readers’ Platform, your author makes the case for ditching POTS and going with an embedded network built with and for first responders. If you believe the movie Night...

New Skills for New Communications

In this Readers’ Platform, networking, firewalls, video, VoIP and more are discussed. by Peter Rampf Can an adjuster do it all? Emerging trends in elevator communication systems are not making...

Video Communication PER ASME A17.1 2019

This Readers’ Platform clarifies new code requirements for two-way video communication in elevators. by John Pierce There has been much talk regarding a new code requirement stating there must be...

Reaching the Rider

Today’s tech-savvy elevator users are accustomed to the type of content in-car displays can deliver. by Alice Gogh It’s 8 a.m. on a Monday, and you’ve just survived the harrowing...

DLF The Arbour; image courtesy of DLF

65 Otis Elevators for Luxury Residential Development in Gurugram, India

ALIMAK INVESTS IN ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE

Alimak Invests in Robotics Technology for Building Maintenance

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Three Stuck in Elevator Shaft in Seattle Rescued

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Closings for Christmas

At the EW booth at ISEE; image courtesy of Alea Guillemi

Second ISEE Sees Success, Upcoming Events Announced