Manufacturing Magazine June 2015 | Page 73

SCHINDLER LIFTS SINGAPORE
AUSTRALIA latest generation of transit management systems has been produced by the company .
“ PORT Technology is the latest in Destination Dispatch Technology which optimizes the traffic flow in the building whilst providing personalized access and control systems ,” explained Foster . “ At its core , PORT uses sophisticated algorithms that run around the clock to ensure the optimal utilization of an elevator group . PORT eliminates elevator runs and random stops at numerous floors , and transports passengers swiftly and efficiently .”
The basis of the system is that it groups passengers going to the same or nearby floors in the same elevator . This cuts down on the time needed to reach a destination as there are less stops along the way . In fact , the system is able to increase traffic efficiency by as much as 30 percent , as compared to conventional elevator systems .
PORT Technology provides buildings with the ability to cleverly increase traffichandling efficiency , as evident in international landmark buildings such as the International Commerce Centre in Hong Kong , HSBC in Singapore , Heron Tower in London and Barangaroo South in Sydney .
“ The response from customers who have moved from conventional lift system to PORT has been extremely positive ,” said Foster .
A unique advantage via green capabilities The design and industrialization of any type of product or technology has its own unique set of challenges — which makes it difficult to make a direct comparison .
However , one thing that can be said about Schindler ’ s product design is that all new products have to have better eco-performance than their predecessor models .
For example , the Schindler 7000 high-rise product line , which uses carefully selected materials in its design , was cleverly thought out right through to the end of its life cycle . The design of the new machines allows for the dismantling of all major parts and
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