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The trend report on elevator construction shows that the order books of elevator and escalator manufacturers and their suppliers are well filled thanks to the aging society. The Big Four - Kone, Otis, Schindler, and TK Elevator - dominate the industry, while a large number of SMEs cover about one-fifth of the new installation business. The main drivers of development are demographic change, digitization, and urbanization. However, there is a shortage of skilled workers in the industry, leading to deficiencies and downtime. Digital solutions could help to react faster and more targeted to failures and deficiencies. The discussion about hydraulic versus cable elevators is not yet concluded, as hydraulics continue to dominate in some niches. The article deals with the different types of elevator drives and their energy efficiency. It is mentioned that hydraulic elevators perform better in standby mode and cause less maintenance costs. It is emphasized that when choosing the drive, the use and type of installation should be taken into account to avoid unnecessary costs. It also points out the development of an energy-efficient rope for cable elevators. Kone has developed a rope called UltraRope, which significantly reduces energy consumption during elevator rides. Otis offers elevators with batteries that are powered by energy recovery and can continue operating even during power outages. [Extracted from the article]

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The more visibly lifts are installed in stations, the more they will be used, which means that problems associated with the use of escalators can be better avoided. Larger lift cars ease the flow of people -- including and in particular for users with physical impairments. It is therefore recommended that glass doors be avoided and centrally opening doors be used. The author addresses further barrier-free options and also the use of predictive maintenance solutions to ensure maximum system availability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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XIZI Heavy Industry has developed the first robot-based welding system for elevator carriers. The system improves the quality of welds and relieves welders from strenuous and dangerous work. By using PC-based Control from Beckhoff, productivity is increased. The system enables fully automated, robot-assisted welding in the production of elevator carriers and improves working conditions for workers. [Extracted from the article]