February 2025 Issue

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Last Glance

VT for Life

By Sophie Goodwin | February 1, 2025

On November 16, 2024, self-proclaimed vertical-transportation (VT) nerds Caterina Anderson and Henrik Staal of Denmark tied the knot.

Continuing Education

A Tale of Two Testing Methods

By Kevin Heling | February 1, 2025

Part one provides a view of the details and intentions of this opportunity for change and improvement in periodic testing of traction elevators to ensure safe operation.

Readers' Platform

Beyond the Basics

By Osmond Koksal | February 1, 2025

Why strategy is essential in the North American elevator industry.

Project Spotlight

“Tianzun”

By Guanglai Liu | February 1, 2025

Outdoor panoramic lift installed at the Shenzen International Trade Building.

Market Trends

High Safety Risks With Old Lifts

By Madeleine Olausson | February 1, 2025

Safety issues abound as Sweden has the oldest lift stock in Europe with rules just as old.

History

The American VT Industry in the 1880s (Part 2)

By Dr. Lee Gray | February 1, 2025

An in-depth look at a Louisville, Kentucky, manufacturer

Reviews

A Compact, Helpful Guide

By Kaija Wilkinson | February 1, 2025

Latest edition of the Field Employees’ Elevator Testing Manual puts ASME A17.2-2020 Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators and Moving Walks in users’ pocket.

Digitalization

Turning Elevator Sensor Data Into Actionable Insights

By Elevator World | February 1, 2025

CEDES provides real-life examples.

Digitalization

Transforming Elevator Pit Inspections and Proposal Generation

By Rick Rawlinson | February 1, 2025

A Case Study with Joint Seal Waterproofing

Digitalization

Toward a Maintainable Future

By Amy J. Blankenbiller | February 1, 2025

Digitalization is everywhere, and it will enable an ever-smarter, predictable and customer-focused elevator industry.

Digitalization

The Power of Data

By Anas Siddiqui | February 1, 2025

How Tsaro AI is powering digital twin for elevators and escalators

Digitalization

Fujitec’s DX

By Kenji Tomooka | February 1, 2025

New management strategy centered around digitalization promises to propel Japanese OEM into the future.

Digitalization

An Exploration of Elevator Cloud Solutions

By Chao Du, Hao Gao and Jian Cao | February 1, 2025

Digitalization to enhance safety

Digitalization

AI in VT

By ELFIN Technology | February 1, 2025

Transforming the elevator industry

Project Spotlight

Rising Above

By Kaija Wilkinson | February 1, 2025

In the wake of tragedy, a new port control tower with a custom rack-and-pinion elevator system rises in Genoa, Italy.

Project Spotlight

Combining Accessibility With Historical Elegance

By submitted by Stannah | February 1, 2025

A perfect fit for a modern glass lift

Editor's Overview

“Innovate” is the Word

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | February 1, 2025

Focus this month is Digitalization, and a record seven articles came in, each providing a close-up view of how we “Innovate.”

Events

The Nordic Lift Expo

By Madeleine Olausson | January 2, 2025

A great meeting place for the whole lift industry

Events

Sun, Surf and a Symposium

By Angie C. Baldwin | January 2, 2025

The Bahama's Atlantis resort proved an idyllic setting for IEES 2024.

Project Spotlight

Up, Up and Away

By Lindsay Fletcher | December 5, 2024

TKE showcases major VT and airport gate support equipment project in U.A.E.

Market Trends

Vast Potential

By Dr. Malini Saba | November 4, 2024

“Made in India” VT provides a competitive advantage across domestic and international markets.

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VT for Life

A Tale of Two Testing Methods

Beyond the Basics

“Tianzun”

High Safety Risks With Old Lifts

The American VT Industry in the 1880s (Part 2)

A Compact, Helpful Guide

Turning Elevator Sensor Data Into Actionable Insights

Transforming Elevator Pit Inspections and Proposal Generation

Toward a Maintainable Future

The Power of Data

Fujitec’s DX

An Exploration of Elevator Cloud Solutions

AI in VT

Rising Above

Combining Accessibility With Historical Elegance

“Innovate” is the Word

The Nordic Lift Expo

Sun, Surf and a Symposium

Up, Up and Away

Vast Potential

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