Europe May – June 2021 Issue

Accessibility

KONE Developing Improved Elevator-Wheelchair Accessibility

By KONE | July 1, 2021

Concept is evolving from a winning DX Experiments idea.

Emerging Technology

Remote Monitoring: Risks and Rewards

By Dr. Rolf Zöllner | July 1, 2021

In this Readers’ Platform, your author addresses industrial safety in light of digital transformation.

Readers' Platform

Designed to Deliver

By Antonio Pérez Luzuriaga | July 1, 2021

Your author showcases IMEM’s new factory and commitment to R&D.

Events

GLE Expo 2021 Virtual

By Divya Mistry | June 2, 2021

Virgo successfully pulls off pioneering initiative.

Maintenance

Escalator Handrail Mechanism

By Hassan Sameni | June 1, 2021

An introduction to and maintenance tips regarding this important safety/comfort system

Events

38th Heilbronn Elevator Days

By Undine Stricker-Berghoff | June 1, 2021

The 38th Heilbronn Elevator Days (Heilbronner Aufzugstage) (HAT) held on March 2 and 3 under the heading, "Challenges Facing the Elevator Industry,"

Engineering

Study on a Vibration Reduction System for Lift Roller Guides

By Dr. Osamu Furuya | June 1, 2021

A design that prioritizes compatibility and improves existing passive roller guides to reduce vibration levels at low cost.

Events

Twenty Years of TÜV AUSTRIA Lift Day

By Undine Stricker-Berghoff | June 1, 2021

History

Hydraulic Elevators in Europe and the U.S.

By Dr. Lee Gray | June 1, 2021

In this History article, we learn that VT technology was an international story from the very beginning.

Industry Dialogue

FAIN Ascensores

By Elevator World | June 1, 2021

On Camera

Heart Of Life

By Kaija Wilkinson | June 1, 2021

Fully visible to passersby, TKE TWIN lifts provide panoramic views of La Défense business district in Paris.

Special Application Lifts

Special Applications for Special Projects

By Craig Brown | May 1, 2021

Alimak’s custom elevators have helped solve several challenging problems across Europe.

Maintenance

Escalator Fractal Behavior, Part Four

By Dr. Ali Albadri | February 1, 2021

Series conclusion details deployment of the concept of the fractal and its partial values in correlation to the mechanical performance and availability of escalators for passenger service.