Focus Topics
A Balancing Act
The Conflicts Between Cybersecurity and Functional Safety by Tijmen Molema This paper was presented at the 2023 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Edinburgh, Scotland. In the rapidly evolving landscape...
LEED by Example
The impending release of LEED v5 will spur building innovation and better position the industry to address needed climate action. by Philip W. Grone The release of LEED v5, the...
Digitally Native Elevator for Older Buildings
TKE launches EOX Renew in Spain, Portugal and Italy. submitted by TKEimages courtesy of TKE On October 5, TK Elevator (TKE) launched the EOX Renew elevator — boosting accessibility, sustainability...
The Gen360™ Platform, the Next Generation of Digital and Sustainable Elevators
by Pascal Rebillard, Alper Caliskan and Vijay Lakamraju This paper was presented at the 2023 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Edinburgh, Scotland. Abstract The megatrends of urbanization and our...
Supply Chain Success
In this company spotlight, EPC shares how it weathered the COVID-19 pandemic with minimal business disruptions. by Tim Kelleyimages courtesy of EPC In 2020, a year marked by global supply...
Sustainability in the Elevator Industry – Impact Review
by TAK Mathews This paper was presented at the 2023 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Edinburgh, Scotland. Abstract For decades, the world has recognized climate change and Earth’s depleting...
Ultra-Thin, Acid-Etched High-Strength Glass
In this Product Spotlight, Pulp Studio showcases a “zero environmental impact” offering. Pulp Studio, the leading designer and manufacturer of technically superior decorative glass, has expanded its proprietary DermaGlass® collection...
Accelerating Decarbonization
Technological and sustainable solutions can make headway for greener buildings and architectural innovations as the world looks more to this topic. “Shrinkflation” has become a common term of woe, ringing...
Keeping Lifts and Escalators Safe Is a Process
Dear readers, The safety of lifts and escalators is a process; when it works properly, lifts and escalators are safe. Starting with the proper design, this process continues with the...
Safety in Elevators: A Comprehensive Guide to Vertical Transportation Safety
by Tolga Göktaş In the hustle and bustle of modern urban landscapes, elevators have transcended their role as mere mechanical devices, evolving into essential components of our daily lives. These...
