Photo: © Nina Skripietz/Braun Aufzüge News | October 2026 From a garage in Hesse to the world market “Forty years are half a lifetime,” noted the managing directors of Braun Aufzüge, Tobias Braun and Pamela Schmidt on this occasion.
Photo: © elevisionXperts News | October 2026 More precise data from the lift shaft If Sebastian Heduschka gets his way, measuring with yardsticks and plumb lines should become a thing of the past. He deploys a 3D laser scanner to obtain more precise data and transfer the digital model to BIM.
Photo: © Skanio News | October 2026 Innovative measurement of vertical space The start-up “Skanio” uses LiDAR scans to provide precise data for the modernisation of lifts and escalators. The systems do not need to be taken out of service during the process more than a few minutes at a time.
Photo: © VFA-Interlift News | October 2026 VFA Forum interlift ’27: Call for Papers The VFA-Interlift is calling on potential speakers to apply now to give a presentation at the VFA Forum interlift ’27: “Contribute your expertise and help shape the presentation programme of interlift 2027!”
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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.
News | February 2020 Door business taken over The Siepe GmbH & Co. KG in Hallenberg has taken over the door business of Hütter-Aufzüge at the end of 2019.
News | February 2020 thyssenkrupp: "Intelligent" spare parts warehouse thyssenkrupp Elevator inaugurate its first smart spare parts warehouse for elevator maintenance and repair in Madrid. With this the company intends to improve service for customers in Spain, Portugal and Italy.
News | February 2020 Moving out + moving in = moving More customers, more challenges, more colleagues - for Langer & Laumann the time had come for more space: since the beginning of 2020, the company has been based in new premises in Steinfurt.