On January 20, 2027, the current Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC will be replaced by the new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. This is a significant change for manufacturers of vertical transportation systems — such as platform lifts, service lifts, escalators, and other lifting equipment.
What does the new Machinery Regulation mean for you and your products? What happens to existing certificates? And how can you ensure compliance with the new regulation? Liftinstituut’s Machinery Regulation specialists are here to support you every step of the way.
The stakes for cybersecurity have never been higher in the dynamic landscape of Industry 4.0. With new regulations such as the Machinery Regulation and the IEC-8100 lift standard recognizing cybersecurity as a critical risk for products and companies, it is imperative to stay ahead of the curve. The global trend towards system and data protection underscores the urgency to address these risks.
As an experienced Notified Body (NoBo) and Accredited Elevator/Escalator Certification Organization (AECO), Liftinstituut helps manufacturers of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways with their product certification. Since our specialists are familiar with more and more widely accepted European regulations and specific North American guidelines, together with you they enable you to launch a product throughout the world.
Will your product meet the codes and standards? Are expensive last-minute product adjustments needed right before launch? For manufacturers of lifts, escalator systems, sub-systems, and safety components, the certification phase can cause uncertainty and significant additional costs. With Liftinstituut’s Pre-Compliance Assessment, the certification process transforms from a bumpy road into a smooth journey.
The stakes for cybersecurity have never been higher in the dynamic landscape of Industry 4.0. With new regulations such as the Machinery Regulation and the IEC-8100 lift standard recognizing cybersecurity as a critical risk for products and companies, it is imperative to stay ahead of the curve. The global trend towards system and data protection underscores the urgency to address these risks.
The current structure of the Elevator Directive and the status of the associated elevator standards provide engineers with the tools and scope for new and innovative PES systems. These systems have already found their way into aviation and the automotive industry, and are now the new game changer for elevators as well. Liftinstituut has plenty of experience in certifying PES systems and is keen to guide you towards PESS certification.
More and more organizations are making demands on the energy consumption of elevators. They want a guarantee from the elevator manufacturer that the energy reduction promised will actually be realized. Using advanced measuring methods, Liftinstituut can help you make your lift's energy performance visible to your customers. Afterwards, Liftinstituut will provide you with a detailed report, an Energy Performance Certificate, and an energy label.
In places where vertical transport is part of the core transport services, such as in subway and train stations and at airports, the downtime of elevators and escalators must be kept to a minimum. For airport and public transport companies the modernization and/or new construction of elevators and escalators is therefore always a precarious process. That is why they want to be sure that all installations run smoothly from the start as well as in the longer term. Liftinstituut helps with the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT).
In the world of elevators and escalators everything revolves around confidence. Passengers rely on safety, continuity, comfort, and minimal waiting times. Building managers and owners trust that new elevators and escalators are installed properly, that maintenance is carried out thoroughly and that modernization plans distinguish between what is necessary and what is desirable. In order to preserve or to verify that confidence, Liftinstituut provides its service Expert Opinion in various areas.
Liftinstituut has now combined all its international training programs under one name: LiftAcademy. It offers a range of courses on vertical transport, related technology, and safety issues. The knowledge provided can be used by all kinds of engineers and managers. Whether they work in the lift industry or elsewhere, these trainings teach participants all around the world about the technology and safety aspects of lifts, escalators, and suspended access equipment.