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Building Suspense
How advancements in suspension means technology have helped increase elevator efficiency and safety by Kevin Brinkman In 2007, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers harmonized ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code...
Artificial Intelligence Embedded Image Process-Based Fatigue Life Determination on Wire Ropes Subjected to Bending Loads
Research uses cutting-edge technology to enhance fatigue testing methodologies. by Mohsen Seyyedi, Adem Candaş and C. Erdem İmrak This paper was first presented at the 15th Lift & Escalator Technologies...
Transforming Elevator Pit Inspections and Proposal Generation
A Case Study with Joint Seal Waterproofing by Rick Rawlinsonimages courtesy of Joint Seal Waterproofing Elevator pit inspections and efficient repair proposal generation can be challenging without modern technology. Inspectors...
Toward a Maintainable Future
Digitalization is everywhere, and it will enable an ever-smarter, predictable and customer-focused elevator industry. In December 2024, I had the opportunity to visit the National Elevator Industry Educational Program’s Training...
Norwegian Expansion
Mitsubishi Electric's Swedish subsidiary acquires Norwegian elevator company ALT Heis. submitted by Mitsubishi Electric Aiming to further strengthen its elevator and escalator business in Europe via mergers and acquisitions (M&A),...
AI in VT
Transforming the elevator industry submitted by ELFIN Technology AI is redefining industries worldwide, and the vertical-transportation (VT) sector is no exception. At the forefront of this transformation is ELFIN Technology,...
Safe and Sound
How NEII’s New Year’s resolutions will continue its commitment to lead safety efforts across the elevator industry. Part of the fun (and challenge) of a new year is to come...
Not Just a Priority but a Necessity
A variety of Delco elevator products focused on safety submitted by Delco In the bustling world of elevator and escalator maintenance, safety is not just a priority — it’s a...
Integrating Safety in Real-Time for Maintenance
This paper was presented at the 2024 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Paradise Island, Bahamas. Abstract “Safety First” is a universal slogan emphasizing the paramount importance of safety in...
Elevating Safety and Maintenance Practices
How Lift Technology Fundamentals Impact Safety and Maintenance in CARICOM Nations through Globalization and Consolidation by Richard Lochin This paper was presented at the 2024 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in...
