ThyssenKrupp MULTI: Horizontal Elevator

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ThyssenKrupp MULTI: Horizontal Elevator

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06-26-2017, 06:00 PM (This post was last modified: 06-26-2017, 07:13 PM by Canard.)

And finally, the test tower is built, and operational.

I am speechless. I could just cry. As a mechanical designer, a fan of transportation devices and linear motors, my heart is completely full.

Tom Scott goes in for a closer look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdTsbFS4xmI
(Minor nitpick - Tom says "Linear Induction Motor" - this is not correct, these are Linear Synchronous Motors. This is a very important differentiation, and I'd be happy to elaborate if anyone cares why)

Full ThyssenKrupp Page: https://multi.thyssenkrupp-elevator.com/en/

First building has been announced: OVG Real Estate’s new East Side Tower in Berlin.

I'm going to need a while to recover.

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