Drives and Motors

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...

India Rising

Otis India President Sebi Joseph (SJ) provides perspectives to your author (SSP) on key growth drivers elevating the VT industry in India and continuing to provide impetus going forward. SSP:...

Forming the Future

Mother India Forming Pvt. Ltd. Chief Operating Officer Dhirendra Sankhla (DS) shares views on the issue theme with your author (SSP).  SSP: What have you observed as the key growth...

Hyperion Solutions Acquires Capital Electric Motor

Memphis, Tennessee-headquartered Hyperion Solutions, a provider of systems and components, digital solutions and technical services for the vertical-transportation industry, announced on December 1 it has acquired Capital Dallas Electric Motor...

SEA-LEVEL RISE THREATENS NEW YORK HOUSING AND TALL BUILDINGS

Sea-Level Rise Threatens NYC Housing and Tall Buildings

HOUSTON SENIOR APARTMENT COMPLEX SUFFERING ELEVATOR BREAKDOWNS

Houston Senior Apartment Complex Suffering Elevator Breakdowns

Herrmann

In Memoriam: Tim Herrmann

Armas

Otis Appoints Armas as President U.S. and Canada

Example of Mogilevliftmash elevator interior; image courtesy of Mogilevliftmash

Elevator Assembly Plant Officially Opens in Belarus