Technology

Advantages of Belt Suspension in Traction Elevators

Innovation and efficiency by Ing. Alberto Mantovani Introduction In today’s technological landscape related to traction elevators, the pursuit of energy efficiency, compactness and space optimisation represents a constant challenge for...

Temperature Phase Plan Map and Poincare Section for Escalators

A study focused on the escalator gearbox Abstract Our interest in finding a tool that can be used to understand and record the behavior of electro-mechanical machines is continuing in...

The Technological Diet & the Four Revolutions of the Elevator Industry

by Fernando Lueje and Alea Guillemi This paper was presented at the 2024 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Paradise Island, Bahamas.  Wittur Group is constantly working to revolutionize the...

ARBOXX

A compact and reliable lift control solution ARBOXX, an innovative Monoblock Lift Control Unit, is designed to meet the evolving needs of the elevator industry. ARBOXX integrates a variable-voltage, variable-frequency...

A Secure VMS

New York approves MAD Elevator’s MosaicONE Video & Messaging System for state OGS buildings. by Jonathan Lathamimages courtesy of MAD Elevator Reuters in Washington, D.C., reported this in December 2024:...

New Approaches in Lift Design and Digitalization Training

A training event called "New Approaches in Lifts Design and Digitalization" was organized at the Kartal Makina Hangar Conference Hall of MMO on January 20 under the collaboration of Elevator...

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Elevator Industry

by Pankaj Prasad This paper was presented at the 2024 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Paradise Island, Bahamas.  1. Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative new technology that...

Online Discussion Held As Part of Fujitec WheeLog Sponsorship

On December 7, 2024, the nonprofit WheeLog organization and Fujitec’s Technology Research Department, which conducts technological research on elevators, hosted an online discussion called “The Wheelchair Users X Fujitec Staff's...

Hyundai Launches Residential Delivery Robots in South Korea

Hyundai Engineering & Construction announced on January 14 that it plans to apply the indoor and outdoor integrated autonomous robot delivery service, co-developed with Hyundai Motor Group startup "Mobinn," at...

OSHA Expands Deployment of Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has expanded deployment of Vuzix M400TM smart glasses by placing an order for additional devices, Vuzix® Corp. announced on December 2. With offices...

Skyhills Astra; image via ME Construction News

HRE Development Unveils Dubai’s Tower B at SkyHills Astra

Construction on the 31-story timber tower has begun in downtown Milwaukee; image courtesy of Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture.

Record-Breaking Timber Tower Breaks Ground in Milwaukee

CONNECTICUT FOOD PANTRY SOUP KITCHEN CUTS RIBBON ON NEW ELEVATOR

Connecticut Food Pantry/Soup Kitchen Cuts Ribbon on New Elevator

ELEVATOR SERVICE IN NYCHA DEVELOPMENTS DISRUPTED BY POWER SURGE

Elevator Service in NYCHA Developments Disrupted by Power Surge

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT FOR LIFT AND ESCALATOR SYMPOSIUM ENDS JUNE 30

Early Bird Discount for Lift and Escalator Symposium Ends June 30