# Magnetic Multi-Directional Elevators This Cable-Free Elevator Can Move Vertically and Horizontally By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2017-06-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cablefree-elevator References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/cableless-vertical-horizontal-elevator-multi/50218/) & [testturm.thyssenkrupp-elevator](http://testturm.thyssenkrupp-elevator.com/en/2017/06/thyssenkrupp-makes-the-future-a-reality-inauguration-of-the-worlds-first-rope-less-horizontal-vertical-elevator-system-multi/) Ultra-ambitious German engineering collective ThyssenKrupp is quite literally elevating the concept of high-rise building transportation via an incredible cable-free elevator that is designed to move across both the horizontal and vertical planes. These cable-free elevators are designed to use magnet-based systems said to be similar to those used in [magnetically levitating trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverpen-traverse). Far from just a concept on paper, this elevator is all set to be tested on a 246 meter [high-rise test building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch). In addition to offering a novel elevator experience and the ability to move building visitors and occupants to their destination in more efficient ways, this cable-free elevator also significantly removes the shackles that exist on architects' work, allowing them to embrace new form factors without being hindered by the limitations of traditional elevators. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cable-free Elevators:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and implement new magnet-based systems for cable-free elevators in high-rise buildings. - **Multi-directional Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions that allow elevators to move both vertically and horizontally, enhancing efficiency and user experience. - **Disruptive Architectural Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new form factors in building design with the freedom of cable-free elevators, unleashing architectural creativity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate cable-free elevators into high-rise buildings to revolutionize the construction industry and improve transportation. - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply magnet-based systems from cable-free elevators to enhance transportation methods, such as trains or other vertical/horizontal vehicles. - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with cable-free elevator manufacturers to create avant-garde architectural designs that break traditional limitations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Space Travel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator-concept.md) - [Modern Glass Home Elevators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-homelift.md) - [Attachable Smart Elevator Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evw-1.md) - [Versatile Omnidirectional Floors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holotile.md) - [Agile Wall-Climbing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnecko-robot.md) - [Regenerative Drive Mechanisms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-drive.md) - [Innovative Electric Trams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tram.md) - [Elevated Leisure Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-leisure-habitat.md) - [Aerodynamic Gyroplane Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyroplane.md)