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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 | September 2019 International lecture in Brazil on security of elevator Representatives of the lift associations from the USA and Europe took part in Brazil, in an international lecture to debate the technological development, the safety laws and maintenance of lifts.
News | September 2019 CANopen Lift updated CAN in Automation (CiA) has updated the CANopen application profile for lift/elevator control systems. The released version of the CiA 417 series introduces some new functions.
News | September 2019 Web tool configures shaft smoke extraction systems BlueKit, supplier of shaft smoke extraction and ventilation systems, will be presenting a special novelty at the interlift this year: BlueKit Connect.
News | September 2019 Meiller: New products from the real and digital worlds Apart from numerous product innovations, the Munich door manufacturer Meiller Aufzugtüren GmbH will also be presenting new digital developments at the Interlift 2019.
News | September 2019 Serapid: Fully functional car lift At its fourth trade fair appearance in succession, Serapid will present a fully functional car lift at the Interlift 2019.
News | September 2019 How much does a lift cost? There is no one answer to the question of what a lift costs. It depends primarily on what kind of lift is involved and the desired design. An expert gives tips to customers and warns of typical mistakes.
News | September 2019 DigiPara Liftdesigner Cloud: rapid elevator planning More and more architects demand 3D BIM models of elevators in addition to 2D drawings. DigiPara is now offering a new platform to directly use suitable components in elevator planning and construction.
News | September 2019 Lift types 1x1 Home lift, cargo lift, passenger lift, inclined lift or service lift? An expert explains the different lift types.
News | September 2019 Watch out when buying a stair lift! Many people want to go on living in their own home even in old age or in spite of physical handicaps. A stair lift can help them to do so. But caution is called for when buying.
