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“An Invisible Door”
“This glass elevator takes passengers from an underground parking garage, through a hill, to the castle-like buildings of Washington University,” described Corinne Char, who submitted a pair of photos from...
The Democratization of Manufacturing
Accessibility and inclusivity with elevator microfactories by Stamatiou Themis In an era where innovation knows no bounds, the democratization of manufacturing stands at the forefront of transformative change. Elevator microfactories,...
Back to Montjuїc
TKE leads escalator renovation of iconic site in Barcelona. submitted by TKEimages courtesy of TKE TK Elevator (TKE) has been awarded a contract for the complete replacement of 22 escalators...
A Procedure To Estimate Elevator Energy Consumption Using Traffic Simulation
Numerical examples show practical application. by Janne Sorsa This paper was presented at Elevcon 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic. Key words: Elevator, energy consumption, simulation Abstract Current methods estimate the...
Elevator Wire Ropes Inspection: Regulations, State of the Art, Statistics
by Bruno Vusini, Daniel Rossi and Tommaso Bertani KEY WORDS: Magnetic, rope, monitoring, safety This paper was presented at Elevcon 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic. Abstract The traction cables of...
Inside the Future of the Elevator Workforce
How the SkillsUSA Conference is an integral part of developing a talent pipeline for our industry Every summer, SkillsUSA hosts its National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), a weeklong event...
Remote Elevator Monitoring
A comprehensive look The subject of remote elevator monitoring requires careful consideration of all consequences associated with the use of this technology. Ensuring that the technology enhances the safety of...
Transformation on the Beach
Cavinder Elevator completes one-of-a-kind redesign in PCB, Florida. Cavinder Elevator Co., Inc., serving the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, recently celebrated completion of an elevator conversion at the...
Access BDD Supports 101 Mobility With Flow X Installation
A solution for safety and independence submitted by Access BDD Access BDD, in conjunction with one of its North American business partners — 101 Mobility — helped a New Jersey...
2024 Lift Industry Opportunities and Challenges
Turning obstacles into success submitted by Mainteny As the lift industry evolves, 2024 brings both significant challenges and exciting opportunities. While companies face a shortage of skilled labour, high energy...
