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Photo: © EdmoLift News | January 2026 The EN 1570 series is expanding EN 1570-1, Safety requirements for lifting tables – Part 1: Lifting tables serving up to two fixed landings has already been available since 1998. It has undergone continuous further development over the course of time.
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News | March 2020 How unsuitable screw locking devices influences structure-borne emissions The decisive factor for lifts without machine rooms and synchronous drives is the transmission of structure-borne sound to rooms requiring protection.
News | March 2020 Lift UPS technology for a prime Stuttgart property Equipping the ten lifts in Stuttgart’s Kronprinzbau with UPS technology was a team effort of Effekta Regeltechnik GmbH together with partners.
News | March 2020 The Spread of Coronavirus and the lift industry Coronavirus and all viruses are on the minds of many. Lift-cars and lobbies are a very likely place where contamination could happen. How could and should the lift industry react to this challenge? Thoughts by John Gale.
News | February 2020 New compact safety sensor – LIMAX2CP The latest product in Elgo’s LIMAX series is the LIMAX2CP safety sensor, which combines recording of the absolute shaft position and speed and various safety functions in one housing. CP stands for compact.
News | February 2020 DX lifts network with buildings, devices and users Kone has launched its new DX lift class. "Their integrated connectivity is a first in the world," explained the company.
News | February 2020 Smart elevator: a good feeling for everyone Kübler introduced two approaches at once in a concept study: the replacement of the mechanical speed governor and more safety for fitters and maintenance through the easy creation of protective spaces.
News | February 2020 The replacement for the light curtain is here! In its View DoorSense solution View uses a technology that takes note, understands and as a result interacts with its environment and can learn on the basis of artificial intelligence (AI).
News | February 2020 IGV Group: new Commercial Director IGV Group has appointed Robert Pizzie as new Commercial Director of the company. He will be responsible for managing marketing and sales activities.
News | February 2020 Schindler grows despite global uncertainties The Schindler Group published and presented their final trading and financial report for 2019 in Zurich. Thomas Oetterli (CEO) and Urs Scheidegger (CFO) also addressed the coronavirus situation in China.
