Technical and Engineering Innovations

Architect Conceives Elevator Blending Tradition and Technology

Chinese architect Han Mo has conceived a “private access via public elevator”  system connecting upper-level apartments with ground-floor courtyards to provide urban dwellers with exclusive access to their courtyards, the Global...

Growth Hive UK Provides Guide for R&D Tax Credits

In the competitive landscape of U.K. business, R&D tax credits can offer a financial lifeline that fuels innovation, growth and success, and Growth Hive UK has provided a guide to...

Low-Voltage Storage for Energy-Intelligent Elevators

An examination of current and future ultracapacitor and battery technology shows how any small or medium-sized elevator manufacturer can offer high-end solutions with minor investments. by Dr. Estanis Oyarbide, Luis...

Five Benefits of Hydraulic Rope Equalizers

This Readers Platform examines how the devices can add value beyond safety and cost benefits. Despite its benefits, the hydraulic rope equalizer is easily one of the most overlooked tools...

The Future of Integrated Transport in the Digital Age

Transportation will morph from a wait-and-catch system to one where on-demand will become ubiquitous. By Lars Hesselgren, Doguscan Aladag and Rupert Cruise This paper was presented at  Berlin 2018, the...

No More Ropes to Break

“The entire history of skyscrapers contains an homage to the inventors and pioneers of the elevators,” said Francisco Mujica[1] in 1977, and these words are still relevant. In fact, the...

Integrated Safety Valves for Unintended Car Movement

Integrated Safety Valves for Unintended Car Movement An additional unintended-car-movement (UCM) safety requirement has been mandatory for new elevators and major modernizations since January 1, 2012, per EN 81-1/2+A3. Later,...

High-Power Elevator Drives

Regenerative drives among those discussed for use in high peak current requirements With higher speed inherently comes higher power, in terms of both the energy put into elevator systems and...

Let There Be (UV-C) Light

Startup recognized as top innovator in Germany, aims to take escalator-handrail sanitation system worldwide. Germany has quite a few business-plan competitions and companies that have won them. In 2015, there...

Plastics Are Fantastic

R&D-driven technology has fueled faigle’s rise to become the world’s leading escalator-roller supplier. Headquartered in Hard, Austria, faigle is a plastics specialist that has developed hydrolysis-resistant, precision, durable rollers used...

SIMS4LIFTS NOW SIMSINLIFTS, LAUNCHES ENHANCED PORTAL

Sims4Lifts Now SIMSINLIFTS, Launches Enhanced Portal

New Elevator at the Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain station; image courtesy of TransLink

SkyTrain Station in Vancouver Receives Major Expansion

MACAU GOVERNMENT URGING ANNUAL ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS

Macau Government Urging Annual Elevator Inspections

Wonder Wheel at Coney Island; photo by DangApricot for Wikipedia

DOB Elevator Unit Inspects Coney Island Amusement Park

SOUTHERN ELEVATOR AGAIN PARTNERS WITH ELLIS FOR THREE RACES

Southern Elevator Again Partners With Ellis for Three Races