June 2024 Issue

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Last Glance

“Cotton Candy” Elevator

By Elevator World | June 1, 2024

Fujitec in 2023 held an in-house illustration contest with the theme “The Future of Elevators or Escalators That You Dream.”

Pop Culture

Life in the Fast Lane

By Lindsay Fletcher | June 1, 2024

Southern Elevator sees success with unique sponsorship.

Associations

Consistent Safety for All Jurisdictions

By Amy J. Blankenbiller | June 1, 2024

What is the industry’s Model Elevator Law, and how is it making building transportation safer across U.S. jurisdictions?

Engineering

Elevator Loading Requirements for High-Rise Elevators

By Ville Josefsson and Jaakko Kalliomäki | June 1, 2024

This article analyzes the impact of loading on the elevator using light load-handling devices.

History

The National Association of Elevator Contractors 1975-1999

By Dr. Lee Gray | June 1, 2024

Expanding community

Environmental Issues

A Field Study on the Damage of Elevators After the Twin Earthquakes

By Ferhat Çelik, C. Erdem İmrak and Sefa Targıt | June 1, 2024

A look at the damages and what needs to be done to prevent this in the future

Environmental Issues

Corrosion: A Closer Look

By Dan Jenkins | June 1, 2024

Your author explores moisture’s role in elevator malfunctions and preventive measures.

Environmental Issues

IoT’s Role in Fire Safety and Evacuation

By Dr. Vikram Mehta | June 1, 2024

New technology is redefining emergency response and prevention.

Product Spotlight

Taking Architectural Drainage to New Heights

By Infinity Drain | June 1, 2024

This Product Spotlight features a New York drain company’s commercial elevator drains.

Product Spotlight

Magic Cotton Wool

By Lindsay Fletcher | June 1, 2024

This Product Spotlight looks at a unique and helpful product that was created by accident.

On Camera

Santorini’s Special Charm

By Carmen Maldacena | June 1, 2024

A cable car takes tourists on a spectacular trip that joins Santorini’s port with charming citadel Fira.

People Issue

The People Issue 2024

By Elevator World | June 1, 2024

This, the seventh edition of The People Issue, features 17 outstanding vertical-transportation (VT) industry professionals.

Events

Villa Barone Magic

By Kaija Wilkinson | June 1, 2024

ECNY Supplier Showcase 2024 offers an energized atmosphere in a familiar setting.

Project Spotlight

Escalators for La Losa

By TK Elevator | June 1, 2024

The design, execution, functionality and aesthetic of a TKE escalator project in Spain

Editor's Overview

A Skills Gap

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | June 1, 2024

This is another killer issue with so many great people who make our world go up, down and sometimes sideways.

Reviews

Cities in the Sky: The Quest To Build the World’s Tallest Skyscrapers

By Kaija Wilkinson | May 29, 2024

Architects, engineers, developers and visionaries who shaped great world cities are described in-depth.

Events

Uplifting Elevator Safety Awareness Together

By Anitha Raghunath and Raghu G | May 21, 2024

The Elevator Safety Run conducted at BIEC during Smart Lift & Mobility (SLM) World 2024 witnessed substantial participation

Events

More Than Just a Showcase

By Vijay Pandya | May 21, 2024

SLM World elevates trade fair benchmarks with a unique combination of multiple co-located events.

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“Cotton Candy” Elevator

Life in the Fast Lane

Consistent Safety for All Jurisdictions

Elevator Loading Requirements for High-Rise Elevators

The National Association of Elevator Contractors 1975-1999

A Field Study on the Damage of Elevators After the Twin Earthquakes

Corrosion: A Closer Look

IoT’s Role in Fire Safety and Evacuation

Taking Architectural Drainage to New Heights

Magic Cotton Wool

Santorini’s Special Charm

The People Issue 2024

Villa Barone Magic

Escalators for La Losa

A Skills Gap

Cities in the Sky: The Quest To Build the World’s Tallest Skyscrapers

Uplifting Elevator Safety Awareness Together

More Than Just a Showcase

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