Technology
Compliance with the 2017 NEC for Elevator Controllers
New requirements deal with proper installation. Traditionally, the electrical system design engineer has given little attention to the elevator controller. In fact, an entire elevator system for a project is...
Aiding Accessibility
KONE DX Experiments competition identifies opportunity to connect wheelchairs to smart building technology. KONE has announced the development of a new tech solution designed to enable wheelchair users to navigate...
The Use of IoT Technology to Enable Earlier Identification and Monitoring of Faults on Lifts
A summary of the second-winning dissertation from the inaugural Alex MacDonald Award by Paul Clements The intention of this document is to provide a summary of the works carried out...
When Software Takes Control
Verifying the operational safety of relevant firmware by Dr. Rolf Zöllner A rising number of mechanical safety features in lift systems are monitored and controlled by software. This monitoring and...
From R & D to Application
Roadmap used by KONE for its DX line of elevators offers guidelines for the process. by Undine Stricker-Berghoff KONE’s DX — “Digital Experience” — elevators, available since January 2020 (ELEVATOR...
From R&D to Application
Roadmap used by KONE for its DX line of elevators offers guidelines for the process. KONE’s DX — “Digital Experience” — elevators, available since January 2020 (ELEVATOR WORLD Middle East,...
Non-Human Passengers
Your author takes an in-depth look at the special demands different types of robots place on lifts. by Dr. Rory SmithThis article was first presented at the 10thSymposium on Lift...
Innovative Designs: Challenges for Inspection and Maintenance?
New technology is frequently introduced, but safety regulations don’t always cover changes. by Robert KaspersmaThis article was first presented at the 2019 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Las Vegas....
Smart Data Warehouse
ThyssenKrupp Elevator aims to expand Spain pilot program to the U.S., China and India. In early February, thyssenkrupp Elevator inaugurated its 6,853-m2 Smart Data Technological Warehouse in the San Fernando...
Maintenance of the Future
Fast-growing sensor-based approach involves innovations in technology and business. by Rob Wurth Sensor-based maintenance is an approach to elevator maintenance that involves utilizing sensors to augment traditional maintenance by integrating...
