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Elevator World, Inc. has been the premier publisher for the global vertical transportation industry for more than 68 years. We have more written content on the industry than any other source. These archives will grow to include all published articles dating as far back to 1953. Check in regularly to access these archives as we will be adding content daily.

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COVER STORIES

Salt Lake City Airport Takes Off
Project Spotlight

Salt Lake City Airport Takes Off

By Lindsay Fletcher | September 1, 2021
EW's 13th annual photography competition showcases innovations, locations, history and passion for the VT industry.
Photo Contest

Photo Contest 2025

By Kaija Wilkinson | August 1, 2025
Galata Tower Rises With a Unique Digital Showcase
Cabs and Cab Aesthetics

Galata Tower Rises With a Unique Digital Showcase

By Mustafa Olcay | November 21, 2023
Built to Dazzle in Oslo
Cabs and Design

Built to Dazzle in Oslo

By Kaija Wilkinson | July 6, 2023

FEATURES

Elevating History
Project Spotlight

Elevating History

By Lindsay Fletcher | October 1, 2021
Uplifting Elevator Safety Awareness Together
Events

Uplifting Elevator Safety Awareness Together

By Anitha Raghunath and Raghu G | May 21, 2024
Accessible and Avant-Garde
Project Spotlight

Accessible and Avant-Garde

By Helena Calado | August 5, 2022
Well Worth the Wait
Events

Well Worth the Wait

By Angie Baldwin | September 3, 2023

FOCUS TOPICS

Daily-Traffic-Profiles
Traffic Analysis

Daily Traffic Profiles

By Dr. Marja-Liisa Siikonen, Janne Sorsa, Juha-Matti Kuusinen and Henri Hakonen | January 1, 2014
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Suspension Means and Materials

Coated Traction Products (Ctp®) — A Milestone In Elevator Rope Technology

By Pat Dreps | July 1, 2019
Transporting London
Escalators / Moving Walks

Transporting London

By Lindsay Fletcher | June 3, 2022
The Construction of Poincare Space Map and Phase Plan Map for Escalators with Mechanical Fault (Part 3)
Escalators / Moving Walks

Construction of Poincare Space Map and Phase Plan Map for Escalators with Mechanical Fault, Part 3

By Dr. Ali Albadri | December 1, 2021

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Elevator System Weights — A Critical Mass
April 2024 Issue

Elevator System Weights – A Critical Mass

By Elevator World | April 1, 2024
Counterweight Evolution
February 2023 Issue

Counterweight Evolution

By John Inglis | February 1, 2023
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September 2016 Issue

Making Hydraulic Elevators Heat Resilient

By Elevator World | September 1, 2016
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May 2018 Issue

Maintaining and Adjusting Variable-Torque Brake Controls

By Elevator World | May 1, 2018
Maintenance on New Equipment Designs: Governor and Safety Systems and Suspension Means
September 2024 Issue

Maintenance on New Equipment Designs: Governor and Safety Systems and Suspension Means

By John W. Koshak | September 1, 2024
MOSFETs
October 2014 Issue

MOSFETs

By David Herres | October 1, 2014

COLUMNS

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Performance-Based Code

New Technology and the Performance-Based Code – Part V Inspections and Tests

By Louis Bialy | January 1, 2011
Shaping Transformation Through Localization
Industry Dialogue

Shaping Transformation Through Localization

By Sheetal Shelar Patil | May 23, 2023
High angle full length portrait of bearded businessman wearing hardhat walking across production workshop accompanied by female factory employee, The Democratization of Manufacturing
Readers' Platform

The Democratization of Manufacturing

By Stamatiou Themis | October 1, 2024
The Application of Electromechanical Spring-Set Brakes in MRL Machines
Continuing Education

The Application of Electromechanical Spring-Set Brakes in MRL Machines

By Jonathan Bullick | January 1, 2011
Smiles Abound
Events

Smiles Abound

By Kaija Wilkinson | February 1, 2022
The National Association of Elevator Contractors 1950-1974- Building Community
History

The National Association of Elevator Contractors 1950-1974: Building Community

By Dr. Lee Gray | April 1, 2024

DAILY NEWS

Rendering of the Hilton Hawaiian Village addition; image courtesy of Hilton

36-Story Addition To Hilton Hawaiian Village Greenlit in Waikiki

October 17, 2025
NEXGEN 2026 EDUCATIONAL RETREAT TO SET SAIL IN SPRING

NexGen 2026 Educational Retreat To Set Sail in Spring

October 17, 2025
ATLAS ELEVATORS TO PROVIDE 34 ELEVATORS FOR MADINAH PROJECT

Atlas Elevators To Provide 34 Elevators for Madinah Project

October 17, 2025
CECA ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

CECA Announces Scholarship Winners

October 16, 2025
METRORAIL AUDIT HIGHLIGHTS VERTICAL-TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE CONCERNS

Metrorail Audit Highlights D.C. VT Maintenance Concerns

October 16, 2025