World War II

In Memoriam: Fritz Mayr

Fritz Mayr, after more than half a century as CEO of Mauerstetten, Germany-headquartered mayr®, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 18. An engineer who earned his degree...

Specialized Lifts Could Provide Access to Japanese Landmark

The municipal government in Nagoya, Japan, is considering small, specialized lifts known as “electric baskets” to provide access to the reconstructed Tenshukaku main tower keep at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya,...

Pearl Harbor Museum Opens With Upgraded Elevator

After being closed for years, the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii, is set to reopen the historic Ford Island Control Tower on Memorial Day, the museum reports. The...