Linear motor elevator - photo and video

[Altair]

ThyssenKrupp's linear motor elevator capable of traveling sideways.



1:35 video:

Previously:

Steam-powered elevator - photos
Antique Otis elevator mechanism - video
Old elevator operating system - photo
Paternoster elevator - GIF
World's tallest elevator test tower - photo and video

[Dragonhand]

So many little bits and pieces to keep clean and replace when they crap out.
One loose screw or set of keys accidentally (or not accidentally) dropped down the shaft....

[Scrounga]

Good idea and all but what are the fail safes? That’s all most people will want to know.