Editorial

Innovations from within the industry – solutions for the elevator industry from the elevator industry

In a time when the demands on urban mobility and building technology are constantly growing, the elevator industry is also facing enormous challenges. From energy-efficient systems to smart, digitally networked elevators – the industry is changing. And who could solve these challenges better than the skilled workers who are or were at the forefront of this development every day?

In this edition, we focus on some innovative solutions that have emerged from the observations of specialists who originally came from different areas of the elevator industry and who will lead the way for it. The experts in development use their decades of experience and in-depth understanding of complex systems to design new technologies. The results of this work are in part groundbreaking developments that can not only change the status quo, but also set new standards for efficiency, sustainability and safety.

We place particular emphasis on the exchange of ideas within the industry. We see collaboration between manufacturers, operators and technicians as the key to sustainable progress. In practice, this means not only that we develop new technologies, but also that we optimize processes and share know-how.

The technologies and ideas presented in this issue are not only the product of engineering ingenuity, but also the result of close cooperation between industry professionals. They are proof that the best solutions often come from within the industry – through the continuous exchange of knowledge and ideas

Carsten Gritzan