Technology
Monitoring Elevator Energy Usage in Real-Time
Arizona State University’s research and education center provides a solution for determining the energy efficiency of elevators. by Rich Madarasz, Jimmie Anicich, Rob Vandling and Kathy Mutch Arizona State University...
iwalk – The Newest Moving Walk by ThyssenKrupp Elevator
ThyssenKrupp Elevadores of Brazil recently launched the iwalk, an innovative moving walk, in São Paulo Metro. The São Paulo Metro is the stage where the iwalk, an innovative moving walk,...
Drilling Aspects of Hydraulic Elevator Modernizations
by Mark E. Ortman Hydraulic elevator modernizations can be very challenging for both elevator contractors and drilling contractors alike. Many times, the challenge starts with simply moving the job materials...
The Effects of Reversing the Direction of an Escalator
by Davis L. Turner Introduction From time to time, the question arises as to the propriety of reversing the direction of travel of an escalator. The subject becomes particularly relevant...
Evolving Elevator Communications
Submitted by Webb Electronics, Inc. The introduction of new technology is occurring at an incredible rate, changing the way people communicate. Connectivity has never been better, nor so complex. The...
Going Green inside Your Elevator Cabs – Every Little Bit Counts!
Your elevator cab interior, no matter the size, can make a difference in your ecological footprint. You may feel that your elevator cab interior is too small to make a...
Escalators that are Friendly to Humans and the Environment
In pursuit of increased margin of safety and environmental protection, a new escalator has been developed. Yoichi Ise, Mitsuru Sakaue and Toshiyuki Fukuda MITO Design & Production Division, Urban Planning...
Does the Top Floor Go to the Cloud?
by Dan Ashton International Business Machines’ “Smarter Planet” commercials introduced the concept of cloud computing to the general public in 2009. The commercials suggest an increased capability to collaborate and...
Sensor Solutions for Elevators
There are many types of sensors available for person/object and car/cabin detection. This article examines some of the current elevator sensor solutions. by Jim Dunn Technical Overview Sensing devices used...
It’s a “Sensitive” Elevator
A look at how load weighing devices feature into modern elevators. by Don Simons Technology has been improving the safety and performance of almost everything in our world over the...
