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News | February 2016

Space and energy-efficient complete replacement

Kone has developed an innovative product for the complete replacement of existing lifts in the form of the NanoSpace: space-efficient, energy-saving and capable of installation in next to no time together with a completely new drive and suspension concept. The lift has been available on the German market since 1 June 2014. The first lifts are now in operation.

News | January 2016

ThyssenKrupp premieres Multi first scale model

Only one year after announcing the concept of its game-changing Multi elevator technology, ThyssenKrupp unveils a fully-functional 1:3 scale model at its Innovation Center in Gijón, Spain.

News | January 2016

The smart sheave

Schwartz Plastik unveiled a world first in the form of the easy-to-install and adjust Optamid EasyFlex deflection sheave at the interlift 2015.

News | January 2016

Displays in lifts are getting smarter

At this year’s interlift Schaefer presented its new 3.2 / 4.3 / 5.6 / 7 and 15” TFT display generations, which can also be configured via an app after installation. The CANopen-capable "Media TFT flex” goes a step further.

News | January 2016

Watch out for your hands? - Not any more!

Curious children stare in fascination through the glazed landing doors into the lift shaft. They hold the glass doors with both hands and often fail to notice that when the lift door opens the landing door also moves towards the door frame.

News | January 2016

Cooperation towards industry 4.0

Sick AG is an original partner of Axoom, an IT service provider founded by the laser and machine tool manufacturer Trumpf. Axoom offers a digital business platform for manufacturing companies that are steadily paving the way toward industry 4.0. Logistics processes are at the heart of this cooperation.

News | November 2015

Condition monitoring in lifts

Maintenance in modern lifts is normally carried out on the principle of preventive maintenance. This means that lifts are regularly maintained at set intervals. This maintenance strategy ensures high availability of the lifts, but this availability is bought at a relatively price.

News | October 2015

Fast escalator step repair on the spot

The lift and escalator industry’s favourite place to present innovations and trends is at the interlift in Augsburg. Weber Tec from Hamburg made its way there again to present tried-and-tested as well as new repair options for escalators and moving walks to the industry, ones which can not only be done more cheaply, but also more quickly and right on the spot.

News | October 2015

The arched escalators of the Elbe Philharmonic Hall

They are unique in form and technology: the arched escalators of the Hamburg Philharmonic Hall which will be handed over to the guests in October 2015. From November 2016 they are to transport the members of the audience to the "Plaza” viewing platform. From here there is a fascinating view of Hamburg, the harbour and the Elbe. The overall complex will open in January 2017.

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Space and energy-efficient complete replacement

ThyssenKrupp premieres Multi first scale model

The smart sheave

Displays in lifts are getting smarter

Watch out for your hands? - Not any more!

Cooperation towards industry 4.0

Condition monitoring in lifts

Fast escalator step repair on the spot

The arched escalators of the Elbe Philharmonic Hall