Focus Topics
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...
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...
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...
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 &...
Shapeshifting Space
A transformable opera house in Dubai uses special lifts to accommodate changing needs. Dubai Opera is a 2,000-seat, multi-format performing arts center that is part of the Opera District in...
A Panoramic Incline
thyssenkrupp improves accessibility for a port with a sleek and modern design using an MRL elevator. Installation of an inclined panoramic elevator with a nominal load capacity of 1150 kg...
