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Developer Perspectives for 2020
Ashok Mohanani (AM), chairman of EKTA World and vice president of NAREDCO Maharashtra, shares insights with your author (YP). EKTA World is a real estate firm that has grown over...
Embracing the Future
KONE Elevator India Managing Director Amit Gossain (AG) talks to your author (SSP) about his outlook for India and how the OEM’s new facilities are helping meet demand. Photos courtesy...
VT a Key Part of Airports’ “Science of Arrivals”
thyssenkrupp experts discuss escalators, moving walks and more at Munich trade fair. by Kaija Wilkinsonphotos courtesy of thyssenkrupp Airports: They’re the scenes of tearful goodbyes, panicked departures, joyful arrivals and, in...
Escalator Cladding Design
An examination and case study of safety-focused escalator enclosure design All mechanically moving parts of the escalator or moving walk should be completely enclosed within imperforate panels or walls. Exempt...
The Westinghouse Electric Stairway
A look back at a time when a new challenger arrived as competition to the original Otis Escalator Between January 1934 and June 1935, several major American newspapers carried stories...
4G Shift Brings Challenges
Large carriers are set to shut down 2G and 3G mobile networks, which provide communication links to many elevators. by Petr Čapek Many essential systems and devices used in modern...
Portals to Divinity
An elevator provides safe and easy transportation for those wishing to worship at the Babulnath temple. There’s a beautiful saying: “Never lose faith. Just when you feel like giving up,...
Leveraging VT Options
Designers discuss their ideas on facilitating access and mobility. Ease of access is the buzzword in real estate development. From malls and supermarkets, to residential buildings and office spaces, this...
Enhanced Accessibility
Analyzing an architecture student’s initiative Jani Mumbai, besides being the largest city in India, also happens to be one of the most populated urban areas on the planet. The estimated...
The IoEE: Connecting Equipment, Customers and Passengers
Schindler AHEAD shows how cutting-edge technology can reduce downtime and increase customer satisfaction. by Matthias Schiller and Dr. Clarissa FalgeThis article was first presented at the 2018 International Elevator &...
