Drives and Motors
The Shifting Ground Beneath Our Feet
A changing VT landscape Introduction The elevator and escalator industry, long tethered to commercial real estate, high rises and infrastructure projects, is experiencing a strategic shift. As demand in traditional...
From Tradition to Transformation
How Inovance is driving VT growth Introduction The vertical-transportation (VT) industry has evolved significantly from its traditional roots. Earlier elevators were seen as basic mobility solutions, limited in functionality. Modern...
Expanding Business
New avenues for elevator, escalator and travelator brands to expand business The basic purpose of vertical transportation is to ease the up or down movement of passengers with comfort in...
Invertek to Showcase ASME A17.1-Compliant VFD at TES
Invertek Drives, Ltd., the U.K.-based electric motor control technology specialist, plans to showcase the Optidrive Elevator Core variable frequency drive (VFD) at The Elevator Show in Dubai on September 16-18....
Five Steps for a Smooth Elevator Startup
A guide to troubleshooting issues submitted by KEB America There are a few ways to perform an elevator startup. However, the method described in this article is helpful for troubleshooting...
CANopen Lift
A smarter future for elevators by Kirsten Trout Introduction In the era of smart technology, the modernization of elevator systems is crucial for enhancing safety, efficiency and the user experience....
Study on Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines for Ropeless Lifts
by Albert So and W.L. Chan This paper was presented at Elevcon 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic. Key words: Linear motor, ropeless, permanent magnet, simulation model Abstract It is rather...
Rising to the Challenge
Your author shares perspectives on the growth drivers elevating VT in India. Several key growth drivers are elevating the vertical-transportation (VT) industry in India. These include widespread urbanization and infrastructure...
“R” Your Future Growth Drivers in Place?
In this Readers’ Platform, your author provides an analysis of the key factors that will propel VT to even greater heights going forward. photos by Gagandeep Kaur Vertical transportation (VT)...
Poised for Significant Growth
In this Readers’ Platform, your author discusses growth drivers elevating India’s VT business. India’s vertical-transportation (VT) business has been witnessing significant growth in recent years due to urbanization, infrastructural development...
