Technology
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...
Membrane Potentiometers Simplify Position Sensing
Discusses how membrane potentiometers have changed the way engineers think about sensing and how they improve upon mechanical potentiometers. by Guido Woska Membrane potentiometers have changed the way engineers think...
Optical Elevator Door Sensor System with Planar Detection Area
A newly developed optical door sensor system improves detection performance, increases safety and overcomes the weaknesses of conventional door systems. by Emiko Sano, Masahiro Shikai, Yuki Kawae, Akihide Shiratsuki, Hajime...
Semiconductor Technologies for Novel Elevator Sensors
3D light curtains have their limitations, but novel semiconductor technologies may make up for those shortcomings. by Beat De Coi and Felix LustenbergerESPROS Photonics Ltd., Switzerland This paper was presented...
Modern LVDT Position Sensors
A chronicle of how the LVDT has evolved into a reliable, cost-effective linear feedback device for the positioning of elevator cars. by John Matlack and Mike Puccio The linear variable...
