Diversity and Depth: A Look at the Innovations at interlift 2025

From October 14 to 17, the elevator industry will meet in Nuremberg for the first time. Interlift is growing in size and will occupy six halls at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center. Five hundred exhibitors from around 40 countries are expected to attend Interlift 2025. This underscores the event's high international relevance. The trade association VFA-Interlift is the professional sponsor of the trade fair.

Nuremberg – Anticipation is growing for the first interlift in Nuremberg – and with it, an impressive glimpse into the workshops of the future. In the run-up to the event, several exhibitors have already taken the opportunity to announce their trade fair highlights and new products. These include numerous innovations that illustrate how dynamically and forward-looking the elevator industry is addressing the key issues of our time.

Technical presentations and expertise at the VFA Forum

The VFA Forum is interlift's communication platform and is organized by VFA-Interlift, the professional sponsor of interlift. During the four days of the trade fair, forum visitors can attend a wide variety of presentations on various topics free of charge. The forum program will soon be available online at www.interlift.de, giving all trade visitors the opportunity to plan their visit to the trade fair in detail.

Promoting young talent at interlift 2025 – VFA Academy launches trainee program

The VFA Academy places particular emphasis on promoting young talent and is presenting its trainee program: Trainees can take part in an online preparation course and guided tours of interlift with experts.

The tour is free of charge for trainees from VFA member companies.

A glimpse into the future: robotics in the elevator industry

The robOTTO team from Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, together with EduArt Robotik and Schmitt+Sohn Aufzüge, will be presenting mobile robot systems for industrial use at interlift. Robotic assistants are already taking on physically demanding tasks in manufacturing and are an integral part of modern production and logistics processes. robOTTO and EduArt are presenting robot models that were originally developed for international RoboCup competitions. In the future, these systems are to be used on several levels and will also be able to interact with elevator systems.

Innovations at interlift

Numerous innovations and products that are shaking up the industry will be presented at interlift. These include home lifts, efficient drives, AI configurators, authentication systems, elevator maintenance and modernization, the integration of IoT, door solutions, brake systems, safety devices, barrier-free systems, cybersecurity, freight elevators, platform lifts, escalators, and much more.

The announced interlift innovations can be divided into three core areas: the digital transformation of processes and services, the further development of systems and mechanical components, and specialized solutions aimed at efficiency and sustainability. The following list provides a preview of what experts can expect at interlift in Nuremberg.

Digital transformation, AI, and software solutions – Digitalization is undeniably the strongest driver of innovation. Leading the way are groundbreaking concepts:

•Skanio Oy presents an AI-powered digital surveying process that aims to redefine elevator shaft analysis in terms of safety, speed, and accuracy.

•ELFIN Technology is showcasing a whole range of digital solutions: the eleon S1 IoT gateway for cross-manufacturer monitoring, the ELFINVISION AI system

for object recognition, and the dual-sense emergency call system with sign language support.

•FIELDBOSS / CEDES will present the integration of IoT sensor data into automated service processes, demonstrating what maintenance will look like in the future.

•Standard Wesant will introduce ELA, a comprehensive global platform for elevator service providers that combines a SaaS solution with physical service hubs.

•ZIEHL-ABEGG SE is focusing on the new, web-based design software ZAlift Web, which makes planning and configuration processes more efficient.

•orderbase and Mainteny are demonstrating how artificial intelligence can simplify everyday administrative tasks with the AI text assistant Sam and new AI functions and XRechnung support.

•shm-software presents the shm Geo-Tool, a practical solution for live location tracking and optimized dispatching of service technicians.

•Nayar presents the GSR2, the next generation of its IoT gateway for connectivity and remote monitoring.

•LIWETEC focuses on the user experience with a completely redesigned user interface for its proven Elevator Portal.

Advanced systems and mechanical components – Impressive developments are also on display in hardware and core systems:

•Doppler Lifts presents a home lift with a fully integrated staircase that uniquely combines design and function, as well as a new cabin design line.

•Prisma-NBSL introduces PMOD and P300, two new, strategically positioned door systems for modernization and new construction.

•SERAPID showcases a specific innovation for heavy-duty applications: the combination of LinkLift with Vertical Linear Beams (VLB).

•WEG presents the updated ADL500 drive series with the new EBC500 module, which is already prepared for the upcoming ISO 8100 standard.

•Wittur presents a whole package of innovations, including two new door solutions, an AI configurator for modernizations, and a digital authentication system for original parts.

•Ametal is showcasing three specific innovations: the belt-driven Aries 350+ Belt, the barrier-free

•Easy Rise platform, and the new CORE series design line for control panels.

•NEW LIFT presents the new FST-3 elevator control system, which combines proven technology with pioneering PESSRAL S2 safety functions.

•Ganser Liftsysteme introduces three new products: the GTLD and GTLE MODULAR platform stairlifts and a new product configurator.

•Temporiti Srl presents new braking systems with a modular design and integrated real-time condition monitoring.

•Cobianchi Liftteile AG announces a new generation of mechatronic safety devices with intelligent sensor technology and electronic synchronization.

•Megadyne presents the new MEGALINEAR P3.3 belt series, which focuses on efficiency, durability, and noise reduction.

•Ascendor Lifttechnik presents a new lift and two new variants of the UnaPorte® in the field of accessibility.

•Efelift showcases the new generation of its platform lifts.

•CIa provides information on the latest features and developments for the CANopen Lift Standard.

Specialized solutions, services, and materials – The picture is rounded off by a wide range of specialized offerings aimed at efficiency and quality in detail:

•KONE Global Spares focuses on the KONE Parts online platform as a central point of contact for spare parts procurement.

•ChromStahl GmbH presents new specific TSteel colors and new catalogs for creative surface design.

•Röchling Industrial Xanten is celebrating its 100th anniversary by introducing the new “Pulley Express” service for fast delivery of pulleys.

•RAMOS ELEVACIÓN provides a strategic outlook on the development of a new electric product line.

•GÜVEN ÇELİK HALAT showcases the new G-FLEX compensation chain with technical advantages.

•Unique Srl provides information about its future strategic focus on belt-driven components.

•BLB Balaban focuses on its expertise in plastic rope pulleys and customer-specific engineering.

•NDC Elevator Drives presents its sustainable service model for the repair and reconditioning of drives.

•LIFTjournal presents the new edition of the LIFTlex dictionary and the trade fair newspaper.

interlift will take place from October 14 to 17, 2025, at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center. Further information: www.interlift.de