Hoistway Equipment and Systems

Technology Redefining the Future of Elevator Installation Methods for High-Rise Buildings

A look at how the methods have progressed from the traditional to breakthrough construction technologies  by Philip Hofer, Urs Püntener and Miguel Castro This paper was first presented at the...

Fred Hymans and the Theory of Rope Traction, Part One

The technical contributions of an industry legend are chronicled. In no small measure will Frederick “Fred” Hymans’ influence and impact on the elevator industry relating to the mathematical theory of...

From Berlin to Barbados

A small German business has grown into a go-to provider of crucial components for elevator construction and maintenance worldwide. Anchor rails, scaffold tubes, ceiling hooks and work platforms: if it’s...

Base details at 107 Morgan Street; image courtesy of SLCE Architects

Mixed-Use High Rise Approved in Downtown Jersey City

The deadly incident has been attributed to “operator error”; image courtesy of goldminetours dot com.

“Operator Error” to Blame for Deadly Elevator Mishap in Colorado Mine

The meeting included a presentation on elevator door lock monitoring compliance by Argus Elevator; image courtesy of Omar Gil.

MESA Meeting Includes Door-Lock Monitoring Compliance Presentation

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The residential delivery robot; image courtesy of Hyundai Engineering

Hyundai Launches Residential Delivery Robots in South Korea