ThyssenKrupp is set to change the face of vertical transport with its new Twin elevators. One of the reasons that skyscrapers can only be built to certain heights is because elevators are not equipped to service such tall buildings. Now ThyssenKrupp has developed a potential solution to this problem by attaching two elevator cars to a single shaft.
Unlike a single-car elevator shaft, ThyssenKrupp's Twin elevators feature two cars sharing just one shaft. These cars also share other equipment such as the hoistway, guide rails and landing doors. In total, the new elevators can move 40 percent more passengers than a normal elevator. Not only does this save on energy, but it also means that passengers do not have to wait as long for the elevator to arrive.
While the new elevator technology has been around for some time, the system is set to make its official debut in 2018.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Ultra-efficient Elevators
- The Twin Elevators by ThyssenKrupp optimize vertical transport with two cars on a single shaft.
- Increased Passenger Capacity
- ThyssenKrupp's Twin elevators move 40% more passengers, opening up opportunities for high-traffic public spaces.
- Reduced Waiting Time
- The Twin elevators by ThyssenKrupp ensure quicker arrivals, creating a seamless experience for users.
Where This Applies
- Building and Construction
- The Twin Elevators by ThyssenKrupp offer a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of vertical transport for skyscrapers.
- Energy Efficiency
- The ultra-efficient Twin elevators by ThyssenKrupp present disruptive innovation opportunities for energy-saving solutions in the elevator industry.
- Public Transportation
- ThyssenKrupp's Twin elevators provide an innovative solution for increasing passenger capacity and reducing wait times in high-traffic public spaces.
