Focus Topics
Heritage and Headway
Architecture team talks about how the ancient holy city of Nashik is transforming and the implications that has for the VT industry. When a small town develops and gradually transforms...
The Transformation of Mumbai Metro
Cdr. Ashish Saxena (AS), senior deputy general manager (E&M), MMRCL, shares perspectives on Mumbai’s first underground metro line and the significance of vertical transportation for such projects with your author...
Retrofitting Urban Infrastructure
Your author makes the case that FoBs be outfitted with VT. Photos by Sarvesh Titame The progress of any nation is greatly influenced by its transportation infrastructure. An efficient transportation...
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...
Step/Skirt Performance Index Testing and Data Analysis
How to avoid common problems when measuring this important safety parameter, particularly with the PMT IMD-1 tool Value: 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) This article is approved for Continuing Education...
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...
