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...

Pulse Wadi; image courtesy of LWK + PARTNERS

Multi-Billion Dollar Tech District Unveiled in Saudi Arabia

TKE rendering shows the appearance of the boarding bridge.

TKE To Supply Boarding Bridge to Port of Dover

Elevators are a key part of the station accessibility upgrade; photo by Marc A. Hermann for NYC MTA.

Two Modernized Elevators Open on NYC’s Upper West Side

POHLE HESS TAKE ON NEW ROLES AT SCHINDLER

Pohle, Hess Take On New Roles at Schindler

The Cairo Training Center; image courtesy of KONE

KONE Opens First Training Center in Egypt