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Digital Maintenance and Field Use of Devices in Compliance With 81-28 Standard
by Nurullah Pireci Abstract Digital maintenance is the development of technology worldwide and the beginning of digitalization in the lift industry in the light of these developments. It encompasses the...
Application of Fuzzy-Enhanced Reinforcement Learning in Artificial Intelligence for Elevator Group Control
by Meysam Talebi Abstract Recent advancements in reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms and their theoretical underpinnings have spurred significant interest within the computational intelligence community. RL algorithms, leveraging iterative approximations of...
Emergency Communication for All
Enhancing Elevator Emergency Communication Systems by Incorporating AI-Powered Language Translation and Accessibility Technologies by Kurt Schieszer Abstract The 2018 International Building Code (IBC) introduced the integration of video, voice and...
Passing the Torch
For Arrow Lift, communication, understanding and foresight have been key. Over the past 40 years, Arrow Lift has become a trusted name in the home elevator and accessibility lift industry...
One Size Does Not Fit All
A conversation with Maven Group’s Dominik Sachsenheimer Jupiter, Florida-based Maven Group, LLC, was founded in 2016 by Bill Beaury to help guide owners of independent elevator companies looking to sell...
Lessons From Personal Experience
Why you need to start planning sooner than you think by Sean Madden Succession planning is one of the most critical, yet often overlooked, aspects of running a business. Why...
Future-Proofing Your Workforce
A guide to succession planning for field technicians by Dot Mynahan There is no denying it – the skilled trades workforce is aging. Statistics vary, but most research identifies the...
Driving Smarter Elevator Business Succession Planning
In this Readers’ Platform, your author explains why technology is key. by Jonathan Taub In the independent elevator contractor industry, many businesses are family-owned and passed down through generations. But,...
Succession Planning — Critical Roles
This Leadership Insights piece looks at extended traditional succession planning processes to roles below executive and senior levels. When the topic of succession planning comes up, leaders often discuss who...
Modeling Failure Detection of Lift Doors Through Sensor Fusion
Emerging technologies improve the overall accuracy and reliability of detecting potential failures. by Daan Smans Keywords: Doors, Multiplier Effect, Sensor Fusion, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT) Abstract Although steel...
