August 2024 Issue

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Last Glance

Historic Lift at Hotel Boulderado

By Kathleen Farrell | August 1, 2024

Opened on New Year’s Day 1909, Hotel Boulderado is considered Boulder, Colorado’s first luxury hotel.

Continuing Education

Reopening Devices Required by ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44-19 Section 2.13.5

By James O’Laughlin | August 1, 2024

Why CEDES chose not to design a 3D light curtain for doors.

History

The National Association of Elevator Contractors 2000-2024

By Dr. Lee Gray | August 1, 2024

Sustaining community

Events

ISO Plenary Meeting

By Dr. Gero Gschwendtner | August 1, 2024

VT experts come together in Paris to refine codes and standards at the 32nd ISO/TC 178.

Codes & Standards

An Industry Evolving and United

By Kevin Brinkman and Philip W. Grone | August 1, 2024

To advance industry safety, the dialogue on safety codes relies on continuous improvement, lessons learned in the field and having all parties at the table.

Special Regional Section

Riding the Ups and Downs

By Kaija Wilkinson | August 1, 2024

KONE New Jersey and NYC Sales Manager, Service & Solutions Vanessa Kline talks to your author about her career and the local VT market.

Special Regional Section

Elevating the Prudential Center

By Kaija Wilkinson | August 1, 2024

Your author speaks with Schindler General Manager, NYC Metropolitan Area Peter Cacace about the OEM’s longtime partnership with the Newark, New Jersey, venue.

Special Regional Section

Workforce Development

By Charley Meeks-Crystle and Georgeta Lazar Wainwright | August 1, 2024

Delaware Elevator implements numerous initiatives to prepare for the future.

Drives and Motors

Five Steps for a Smooth Elevator Startup

By KEB America | August 1, 2024

A guide to troubleshooting issues

Drives and Motors

CANopen Lift

By Kirsten Trout | August 1, 2024

A smarter future for elevators

Drives and Motors

Study on Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines for Ropeless Lifts

By Dr. Albert So | August 1, 2024

It is rather certain that multi-dimensional lift systems will soon dominate the lift industry in coming years due to the first successful development of TK Elevator’s

Industry Profile

Following His Passion

By Kaija Wilkinson | August 1, 2024

Escalator and moving walk modernization continues to inspire Colorado-based TKE Senior Sales Executive Jeffrey Massey.

Photo Contest

Photo Contest 2024

By Kathleen Farrell | August 1, 2024

Twelfth annual photography competition showcases the art of VT.

Editor's Overview

Flexibility on AI

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | August 1, 2024

This month, we showcase Photo Contest 2024 by Kathleen Farrell. This 12th annual event never fails to amaze.

Events

ELA General Assembly Held in Istanbul

By Bülent Yılmaz | July 2, 2024

The European Elevator Association (ELA) was in Istanbul again after 11 years for the General Assembly and Conference, this time with the theme of "Transition Toward Global Sustainability"

Industry Dialogue