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Photo: © Schindler Aufzüge AG

News | September 2020

Autonomous drilling robot

An ABB industrial robot is the centrepiece of an autonomously operating robot installation system. As a result, Schindler has for the first time automated the installation of lifts in cramped lift shafts.

Photo: © Avire

News | September 2020

Retrofitting lifts with VDS communication

Telecommunications providers are converting their networks from analogue to digital, meaning an end to DTMF communication.

Photo: © Ziehl-Abegg

News | September 2020

Ziehl-Abegg management team complete

The mechanical engineer Dr Peter Barton has assumed the position of technology director in Ziehl-Abegg SE. The 46-year old is to head and configure development of the motor and fan specialist.

Photo: © Nova Elevators

News | September 2020

Touchless voice-controlled home lift

Vocal suite is Nova Elevators' new home lift that can be fully operated with the voice, avoiding all contact with surfaces.

Photo: © Artur Szczybylo/123rf.com

News | September 2020

Prysmian Group acquired EHC Global

The Prysmian Group have acquired EHC Global. The transaction has valued at 130 million CAD.

Photo: © Anna Efetova / iStock.com

News | September 2020

PESSRAL: new era for operators and manufacturers

Programmable electronic systems are replacing safety-relevant mechanical components to an increasing extent. This considerably simplifies and accelerates both inspection as well as maintenance.

Photo: © Meiller Aufzugtüren

News | September 2020

Inclined lift doors: new solution

Meiller has developed a new solution for the landing doors of inclined lifts: the so-called “active” landing door.

News | September 2020

Wüllner moving to Hundt Consult

The qualified industrial engineer Alexander Wüllner has been a member of the management board at Hundt Consult for some time.

News | September 2020

When is fail-safe really fail-safe?

Fail-safe systems exist in many industrial sectors. However, there are no suitable standards in shaft smoke extraction. If there is a power failure, the ventilation flap has to open. But there are also other error sources…

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Autonomous drilling robot

Retrofitting lifts with VDS communication

Ziehl-Abegg management team complete

Touchless voice-controlled home lift

Prysmian Group acquired EHC Global

PESSRAL: new era for operators and manufacturers

Inclined lift doors: new solution

Wüllner moving to Hundt Consult

When is fail-safe really fail-safe?