Asia
Fujitec Explains New Strategy Centered Around Digital Twin Concept
Fujitec announced on December 12 it has unveiled a new webpage that explains and explores its new Fujitec DX initiative to realize a digital twin — a “mirror image of the real...
Possible Reason Given for Continued Elevator Issues in Hyderabad
Jugaad, a Hindi word that can be used to refer to a quick fix or workaround, seems to be a factor in repeated lift accidents in Hyderabad, India, The Times of...
OSHA Expands Deployment of Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has expanded deployment of Vuzix M400TM smart glasses by placing an order for additional devices, Vuzix® Corp. announced on December 2. With offices...
Japanese City Creates Initiative to Discourage Walking on Escalators
The Nagoya city government has announced it is conducting research with Osaka University students in which they are using posters to discourage walking on escalators, NHK World Japan reports. In Japan, people...
Taoping Signs Non-Binding Letter of Intent to Acquire Chinese Smart Elevator Solutions Company
Taoping Inc. has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of Shenzhen Yunti Internet of Things, a Smart elevator solutions provider, Stock Titan is among outlets to report. Founded in...
KONE Launches MiniSpace DX Elevator in Southeast Asia
KONE announced on December 10 the launch of its High-Rise MiniSpaceTM DX elevator in Southeast Asia. The launch is described by KONE as a timely prelude to the company’s Rise strategy,...
Delays in Elevator Registration in India
Nearly two months after the Uttar Pradesh government in India introduced the Lift and Escalator Rules, 2024, for elevator safety, none of the 80,000 lifts across 350 Noida high-rise building...
KONE India Launches Smart Elevator Series at ISEE Event
KONE India unveiled its I MonoSpace® SMART, KONE I MiniSpace™ and KONE A MonoSpace SMART elevators at the International Sourcing Exposition (ISEE) for Elevators in India, Realty+ reports. These models are the...
Otis VT System For “Architectural Marvel” in Kuala Lumpur
Otis announced on December 3 it won an order to provide the vertical-transportation (VT) system for the 68-story Dawn KLCC mixed-use building in the center of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Awarded...
India’s Senior Living Housing Sector to Rise Over 300% by 2030: JLL — Asli Report.
India’s senior population — defined as individuals age 60 and above — is poised to more than double, from 156.7 million in 2024 to 346 million by 2050. This demographic...
