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Five Steps for a Smooth Elevator Startup

A guide to troubleshooting issues submitted by KEB America There are a few ways to perform an elevator startup. However, the method described in this article is helpful for troubleshooting...

CANopen Lift

A smarter future for elevators by Kirsten Trout Introduction In the era of smart technology, the modernization of elevator systems is crucial for enhancing safety, efficiency and the user experience....

Study on Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines for Ropeless Lifts

by Albert So and W.L. Chan This paper was presented at Elevcon 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic. Key words: Linear motor, ropeless, permanent magnet, simulation model Abstract It is rather...

Missing “CE” Marking

by Mehmet Cömert Hello everyone, Even though many mistakes are made while bringing lifts to market within the scope of lift regulations, there is a more or less established "CE"...

Some Basic Safety Requirements for Home Lifts

Dear readers, The topic of this issue of ELEVATOR WORLD Türkiye is home lifts. In this article, I want to draw your attention to some basic safety criteria for home...

Home Lifts

Accessibility, Comfort, Aesthetics and Safety The rapidly changing dynamics of living spaces have brought about the need for domestic comfort and accessibility. Technological systems developed to improve people’s quality of...

Eyes on Residential

Repurposing and reinvesting in commercial real estate in a post-pandemic world by Christopher M. Dodds The world changed in 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic. Work-at-home offices, video meetings and flexible...

Building on the Past To Create the Future

Adaptive reuse holds challenges for building transportation; overcoming them requires cooperation and innovation. by Philip W. Grone Adaptive reuse is central to sustainability and to managing the carbon footprint of...

Mandarin Oriental Residences Fifth Avenue

G-Tech provides elevators for a historic Midtown Manhattan office-turned-luxury condo building. Holly Golightly, the free-spirited waif with expensive tastes nearly always wearing a perfectly tailored little black dress and multiple...

“Moved by What Moves People”

TKE publishes third sustainability report, further advancing ambitious sustainability targets. In May, Dusseldorf, Germany-headquartered TK Elevator (TKE) published its third sustainability report, providing comprehensive transparency on the company's progress towards...