Focus Topics
Vertical Transportation Space Era
From Science-Fiction to Viable Engineering Solution and an Emerging Market by Yuval Valiano-Rips and Maya Glickman-Pariente This paper was presented at the 2022 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Barcelona, Spain. 1. Abstract...
PU-Coated Ropes as Elevator Suspension Means
This Technology article looks at the European experience. Introduction Elevator suspension means have mostly remained unchanged for more than 165 years. In 1834, a steel wire rope was first conceived for...
Elevators and the Environment
by Fernando Guillemi and Alea Guillemi This paper was presented at the 2022 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Barcelona, Spain. Abstract The concern about environmental degradation is growing by...
Reducing Energy Consumption by an Optimization Algorithm in Elevator Group Control
by Anton Glad, Juho Kokkala, Mirko Ruokokoski, Janne Sorsa and Toni Tukia This paper was presented at the 2022 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Barcelona, Spain. Abstract An elevator...
Using Circular Economy Business Models and Life Cycle Assessment to Improve the Sustainability of Elevators
Research explores the potential of drive refurbishment to improve elevator sustainability. by Marco Tomatis, Christian Kukura, Siniša Djurović, Judith Apsley, David Griffin, Jordan Griffin, Rob Corner and Laurence Stamford Abstract...
Powering Up
The race to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in buildings is on, and the elevator industry is ready to lead the way. by Philip W. Grone Sustainability in...
Elevating the Bar
In this Readers’ Platform, your author discusses sustainability in the elevator industry. by Viswesh Vancheeshwar Elevators are used millions of times each day by passengers globally, and are fast increasing...
“Lifestyle Destination”
TKE elevators with regenerative drives are a key part of the Midtown Union mixed-use development in Atlanta. Selecting TK Elevator’s (TKE) energy-efficient elevators for its 26-story office tower in the...
Going Green in Singapore
Otis partners with EVCo to convert its service fleet to EVs. Submitted by Otis In Singapore, Otis has converted an initial group of vehicles within its Sigma and 9G subsidiaries...
Vertical Transportation Safety Awareness, Inclusiveness and Design Approach Matters in the Global Frame
This paper was presented at the International Elevator & Escalator Symposium 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. by Magdalena Krstanoski Abstract By utilizing Multi Attribute Analysis, this paper identifies and outlines relevant...
