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Does It Make Sense to Go Green? A Small Business Dilemma
Should small businesses go green and, if so, is it worth it? by Allison C. Weber To go or not to go green – that is the question that many...
Energy and Ecology in the Focus of the Wittur Group
Energy consumption and ecological issues are high on the agenda. by Markus Hößle Ecological/Energy Issues Out of the world’s present population of 6.5 billion, 3.5 billion (about 50%) live in...
Going Green inside Your Elevator Cabs – Every Little Bit Counts!
Your elevator cab interior, no matter the size, can make a difference in your ecological footprint. You may feel that your elevator cab interior is too small to make a...
The Studies in Europe and the Energy Efficiency Guideline VDI 4707
Following research into elevator energy consumption, a voluntary guideline that defines elevator energy measurement procedures has been developed. Urs LindeggerSchindler Aufzüge AG, Switzerland ABSTRACT The trend towards sustainability and energy...
Escalators that are Friendly to Humans and the Environment
In pursuit of increased margin of safety and environmental protection, a new escalator has been developed. Yoichi Ise, Mitsuru Sakaue and Toshiyuki Fukuda MITO Design & Production Division, Urban Planning...
Elevadores Atlas – Schindler’s Green Industrial Unit
It has been worthwhile to revisit Atlas Schindler’s premises in Londrina, Brazil, after several years (ELEVATOR WORLD, April 2005). Even though the building is basically the same, the manufacturing processes...
Sensor Solutions for Elevators
There are many types of sensors available for person/object and car/cabin detection. This article examines some of the current elevator sensor solutions. by Jim Dunn Technical Overview Sensing devices used...
It’s a “Sensitive” Elevator
A look at how load weighing devices feature into modern elevators. by Don Simons Technology has been improving the safety and performance of almost everything in our world over the...
Membrane Potentiometers Simplify Position Sensing
Discusses how membrane potentiometers have changed the way engineers think about sensing and how they improve upon mechanical potentiometers. by Guido Woska Membrane potentiometers have changed the way engineers think...
Optical Elevator Door Sensor System with Planar Detection Area
A newly developed optical door sensor system improves detection performance, increases safety and overcomes the weaknesses of conventional door systems. by Emiko Sano, Masahiro Shikai, Yuki Kawae, Akihide Shiratsuki, Hajime...
