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A Giraffe’s Point of View
Have you ever wondered what the world looks like from a giraffe’s perspective? In Beersheba, Israel’s newly opened Midbarium experiential animal park, or zoo, visitors not only observe wild animals...
MIPIM 2025
Innovations in urban mobility and sustainability shape the future of real estate. by Bora Gülanimages courtesy of TKE As urban populations grow and cities become more densely populated, the demand...
Control System Renewal: Meeting Diverse Needs
MEBS launches a new menu with eye toward North America and Europe. submitted by MEBS Tokyo, Japan-headquartered Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions (MEBS) launched a new control renewal menu in March...
The Technological Diet & the Four Revolutions of the Elevator Industry
by Fernando Lueje and Alea Guillemi This paper was presented at the 2024 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Paradise Island, Bahamas. Wittur Group is constantly working to revolutionize the...
A Philosophical Approach
Small but excellent Safety in the Elevator Industry focuses on frontline leaders. Rodrigo Gomes, a 25-year veteran of the vertical-transportation (VT) industry in operations and safety management, says in the...
Mastering the Craft
Celebrating Robert Masterson’s legacy of excellence as he moves on from Champion Elevator by Don Gelestino In February, Newark, New Jersey-headquartered Perlen Steel announced Robert Masterson as its new CEO,...
Building MAD USA
A manufacturing vision with Jeremy Snyder submitted by MAD Elevator As MAD Elevator Inc. expands its operations with a new facility in the U.S. — MAD USA — it marks...
Energy Efficiency of Elevators
MRL vs. hydraulic by Dr. K. Ferhat Çelik 1. Introduction Elevators are complex engineering systems specifically designed and installed for individual building shafts. Depending on their usage, they account for...
Elevated Banking in the 1950s
Retractable sidewalk teller systems The 1950s witnessed the development of numerous technological innovations that changed how people interacted with their physical environment. Many of these innovations, such as the operator-less...
Tyne Tunnel
Project updates vertical transportation in tunnels under the River Tyne. by Natania Leongson After years of preparation, the glass inclined lifts in the pedestrian and cyclist tunnels under the River...
