Focus Topics
Elevator Communication & Communication Systems
This Readers Platform advises contractors and customers on modern elevator communication solutions. As analog lines continue to disappear, and the communications industry provides newer and more efficient ways to communicate,...
The Future of Elevator Communications
Solutions for elevator communication systems in the face of the elimination of landlines The phone inside the elevator cab is, quite possibly, the last item that comes to mind when...
CANopen Group Defines Communication Protocol
KEB drive takes advantage of vendor-neutral, plug-and-play standard. by Dalen Miller and Colin Zauner Reliable and safe operation of elevator systems requires interoperability between many interconnected devices. Throughout the entire...
Elevating Architecture
Elevecture explains how it provides design solutions using Corning® Gorilla® Glass. Headquartered in New York City (NYC), Elevecture is utilizing Corning® Gorilla® Glass to provide design solutions for elevator cabs...
Canton Expands Cab Offerings
New powder-coat colors, specialized cars for transit stations among products now available. Canton Architectural Products has expanded the powder-coat color offerings for its steel shell cabs. Standard colors were previously...
Where No Man (or Elevator Cab) Has Gone Before
This month’s History column investigates the “futuristic” elevator cabs in Star Trek: The Original Series. On September 8, 1966, the U.S. TV-viewing public tuned in to NBC to watch a...
Elevator Cab Decoration Planning Issues
How the humble cab can become impressive and unforgettable Interior decoration and aesthetics of modern buildings and spaces play an important role, expressing the culture, value and brand identity of...
Clear Vision for the Future
In this Industry Dialogue, SnapCab President Corinna Mossberg talks about how the company, is evolving with Corning® Gorilla® Glass. After a 25-year career with Otis, Corinna Mossberg (CM) was named...
The Hidden Heart of Escalators
Italian manufacturer Montanari explains its escalator machines, which have braking systems that focus on safety first. by Stefano Bertoni and Rezarta Rakipi Urbanization Scenario Globally, more people live in urban...
More than Meets the Eye
In this Industry Dialogue, product-certification specialist Azaad Santoe talks about his developing a guideline for heavy-duty escalators. by Koos van Lindenberg Escalators and moving walks quickly transport a great number...
