Readers’ Platform

It’s All About Relationships

In this Readers’ Platform, your author discusses how FabACab delivers its patented elevator interior system with the goal of ensuring customers get exactly what they need. by Mandy Mills When...

Ropeless Lift Feasibility Study

Your author believes they are infeasible at this point. Key words: ChatGPT, MMLS (Multi-Mobile Lift System), Ropeless Lift, Counterweight-less Lift, Maglev, Linear Motor 1. Introduction In order to test ChatGPT,...

In Pursuit of “Zero”

Your author shares insights from his research on possible reasons for passenger deaths in elevator accidents, available safety provisions, their effectiveness and potential for further development.  My ultimate aim to...

Vertical Mobility Made Simpler

Your author discusses top factors to consider while choosing an elevator brand. by K. Suresh Since the invention of elevators in the mid-19th century, it has been simpler for people...

Transforming Human Capital Into Competitive Advantage

In this Readers’ Platform, your author shares the importance of this transformation to the industry.  Human capital is considered the most important resource in any economy or organization, and it...

Smart Elevators Spark Innovation 

In this Readers’ Platform, your author elaborates on the transformation of the smart elevator market in 2023. Whether it’s daily-use products or luxury items, today’s customers are looking for safer,...

Anyone, Related or not , is Heading for Breakdown and Maintenance Work!

by Cem Kapukaya Hello to everyone, Lately, I have been observing something on social media in the Facebook group “Digital Lift Breakdown & Maintenance and Material Provision.” Some ignorant social...

A Clear Pathway to Upgrading Existing Lifts

In this Readers’ Platform, your author discusses how to make the biggest improvements in safety, accessibility and energy efficiency. by Claudio Donghi Lifts, escalators and moving walks are used more...

New and Innovative TASİAD

by Yasemin Bulut As TASİAD (All Elevator Industrialists and Businessmen Association) Board of Directors, we have set forth to update the experience and knowledge of our association, which has been...

Bill’s Memo: A History of Fall Protection and Fall Protection Compliance

How a single decision made the industry safer for years to come. by Ray Downs In 1993, Otis Elevator North American Operations (NAO) President William “Bill” Miller sent a memo...

SEA-LEVEL RISE THREATENS NEW YORK HOUSING AND TALL BUILDINGS

Sea-Level Rise Threatens NYC Housing and Tall Buildings

HOUSTON SENIOR APARTMENT COMPLEX SUFFERING ELEVATOR BREAKDOWNS

Houston Senior Apartment Complex Suffering Elevator Breakdowns

Herrmann

In Memoriam: Tim Herrmann

Armas

Otis Appoints Armas as President U.S. and Canada

Example of Mogilevliftmash elevator interior; image courtesy of Mogilevliftmash

Elevator Assembly Plant Officially Opens in Belarus