Consultant’s Voice

Door System Design Evolution

A consultant’s take on how and why the practice has developed as it has As this issue’s focus is upon door systems, it is useful to consider how design has...

Industry Health and Safety

Writing this article in the opening weeks of 2025 - a little horizon scanning together with a consideration of industry health and safety, one of the themes of this issue...

The Humble Lift Counterweight

More than meets the eye At first glance it appears that there may be little to be said in relation to the humble lift counterweight. However, recent failures in China,...

Rope-Specific Pressure

A consultant’s assessment A recent lift traction design review focused my attention upon system design and the relationship between the EN 81-20 fatigue-based calculation of the suspension rope safety factor...

Car Top Balustrades and Work at Height

Are the protective measures suitable for the work to be performed? A With the focus of this issue upon safety, a look at EN 81-20 provisions for lift car top...

Digitalisation’s Impact

A consultant’s take on AI and technology’s role in this industry now and moving forward As we enter 2024, the challenging background of economic instability, war and turmoil in Ukraine...

A Consultant’s Reflections

Your author discusses frustrations with U.K. regulations. The decision to scrap the UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) mark and recognise the European Union (EU) CE mark is welcome, but too long...

Psychological Barriers

Even those with relatively high levels of training and education can be sidetracked. This issue of ELEVATOR WORLD UK focuses upon training and education, and I might share an experience...

A Cause for Concern

A look at the relationship between asbestos-containing materials and lifts, including risks to personnel Whilst writing this article during Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1-7 April 2023), I reflect upon discussions...

A Look at Innovation

Entrepreneurship, demand and cost are main drivers. The innovation which results in new and emerging technologies is the driving force underlying the Capitalist system, and the economic principles which drive...

CIA TO SHOWCASE CANOPEN LIFT AT INTERLIFT

CIA To Showcase CANopen Lift at Interlift

Both events will be held at Maestro’s Caterers in the Bronx; image courtesy of Maestro’s Caterers.

ECNY Events To Be Held on Same Day in Same Location

KAPOK 88 ACHIEVES LIFTINSTITUUT CERTIFICATION

Kapok 88 Achieves Liftinstituut Certification

WINNERS OF INAUGURAL ELLIES EUROPE COMPETITION ANNOUNCED

Winners of Inaugural Ellies Europe Competition Announced

image courtesy MEUS

Mitsubishi Elevator/Escalator Division Celebrates 40 Years in U.S.