Engineering

Analysis of the Ecological Footprint of Different Drive Systems for Elevators

An examination of the process, results and conclusion of comparing the ecological footprint of two different drive systems Introduction For years, Bucher Hydraulics has been at the forefront of the...

LifePatron® Advanced Earthquake Warning System

An early-warning earthquake detection device capable of stopping elevators and putting building system safety measures into effect is examined. by Jüergen Prybylak Introduction An estimated seven million people have lost...

Cab Refurbishment The Engineering Issues

We take a look at a few of the primary engineering issues that may complicate a cab refurbishment project beyond simply replacing or changing the internal décor. by Phil Andrew...

An Advanced Zoning System for a Skyscraper; NUCLEUS

NUCLEUS, an advanced elevator collective control system, improves elevator handling capacity and allows elevators to be used in fire evacuation. by Hitoshi Aoki Elevator Laboratory , Ltd. Japan ABSTRACT Applying...

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Otis Receives Sustainability Awards

CIC in the Philippines; image courtesy of CIC

CIC Participates in Bid For Philippine Airport AC Project

Mayer

Mayer Joins Schindler as Carolina Area GM

OTIS UK SELLS LIFTEC EXPRESS TO RCAPITAL PARTNERS

Otis UK Sells Liftec Express to Rcapital Partners

Hitsous

In Memoriam: Peter J. Hitsous