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Diversity and depth: a look at the innovations at interlift 2025

From 14 to 17 October, the lift industry will meet for the first time at Messe Nürnberg. interlift is growing in terms of space and will occupy six halls at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre. 500 exhibitors from around 40 countries are expected at interlift 2025. This emphasises the high international relevance of the event. The trade fair is organised by the VFA-Interlift.

Nuremberg – The anticipation for the first interlift in Nuremberg is growing – and with it an impressive glimpse into the workshops of the future. A number of exhibitors have already taken the opportunity to announce their trade fair highlights and new products in advance. These include numerous innovations that illustrate how dynamically and future-orientated the lift industry is tackling the key issues of our time.

Lectures and expertise at the VFA Forum

The VFA Forum is the communication platform at interlift and is organised by VFA-Interlift, the technical sponsor of interlift. During the four days of the trade fair, visitors to the forum can take part in a wide range of themed presentations in the forum free of charge. The forum programme will soon be available online at www.interlift.de and will give 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 programme

The VFA-Academy is placing a special focus on promoting young talent and is presenting its trainee programme: trainees can take part in an online preparation course and guided tours of the interlift trade fair with experts. The tour is free of charge for trainees from VFA member companies.

A look into the future: robotics in the lift industry

The robOTTO team from Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, together with EduArt Robotik and Schmitt+Sohn Elevators, will be presenting mobile robot systems in industrial use at interlift. Robotic assistants are already performing 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 will be used on several levels and will also be able to interact with lift systems.

Innovations at the interlift

Numerous innovations and products that move the industry will be presented at interlift. These include home lifts, efficient drives, AI configurators, authentication systems, lift maintenance and modernisation, the integration of IoT, door solutions, braking systems, safety gears, barrier-free systems, cyber security, goods lifts, platform lifts, escalators and much more.

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

Digital transformation, AI and software solutions – Digitalisation is undeniably the strongest driver of innovation. Pioneering concepts are at the forefront here:

  • Skanio Oy presents an AI-supported, digital surveying process that is set to redefine lift shaft analysis in terms of safety, speed and accuracy.
  • ELFIN Technology is presenting a whole bundle of digital solutions: the eleon S1 IoT gateway for manufacturer-independent monitoring, the ELFINVISION AI system for object recognition and the two-sense emergency call with sign language support.
  • FIELDBOSS / CEDES will present the integration of IoT sensor data into automated service processes, demonstrating what the maintenance of the future will look like.
  • Standard Wesant presents ELA, a comprehensive global platform for lift service providers that combines a SaaS solution with physical service hubs.
  • ZIEHL-ABEGG SE is focussing on the new web-based design software ZAlift Web, which makes planning and configuration processes more efficient.
  • With the AI text assistant Sam and new AI functions and XRechnung support, orderbase and Mainteny show how artificial intelligence makes everyday administration easier.
  • With the shm Geo-Tool, shm-software presents a practical solution for live localisation and optimised scheduling of service technicians.
  • Nayar presents the GSR2, the next generation of its IoT gateway for connectivity and remote monitoring.
  • LIWETEC is focussing on the user experience with the completely revised user interface for its tried-and-tested Elevator Portal.

Advanced systems and mechanical components – Impressive developments in hardware and core systems will also be on show:

  • Doppler Lifts presents a home lift with fully integrated stairs that combines design and function in a unique way, as well as a new cabin design line.
  • With PMOD and P300, Prisma-NBSL is presenting two new, strategically clearly positioned door systems for modernisation and new construction.
  • SERAPID presents a specific innovation for the heavy-duty sector: the combination of LinkLift with Vertical Linear Beams (VLB).
  • WEG will be presenting the updated ADL500 drive series with the new EBC500 module, which is already prepared for the upcoming ISO 8100 standard.
  • Wittur is presenting a whole package of New Products, including two new door solutions, an AI configurator for modernisations and a digital authentication system for original parts.
  • Ametal will be showing three specific New Products: the belt-driven Aries 350+ Belt, the Easy Rise barrier-free platform and the new CORE Series design line for control panels.
  • NEW LIFT presents the new FST-3 lift controller, which combines proven technology with pioneering PESSRAL S2 safety functions.
  • Ganser Liftsysteme presents 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 gears with intelligent sensors and electronic synchronisation.
  • 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 versions of the UnaPorte® in the accessibility sector.
  • Efelift presents the new generation of its platform lifts.
  • CIa provides information on the latest features and further developments for the CANopen Lift Standard.

Specialised solutions, services and materials – The picture is rounded off by a variety of specialised offerings that focus on efficiency and quality in detail:

  • KONE Global Spares focuses on the online platform KONE Parts as a central point of contact for spare parts procurement.
  • ChromStahl GmbH presents new specific TSteel colours and new catalogues for creative surface design.
  • Röchling Industrial Xanten presents the new ‘Pulley Express’ service for fast delivery of pulleys as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations.
  • RAMOS ELEVACIÓN gives a strategic outlook on the development of a new electrical product line.
  • GÜVEN ÇELİK HALAT presents the new equalising chain G-FLEX with technical advantages.
  • Unique Srl provides information on its future strategic focus on belt-driven components.
  • BLB Balaban focuses on its expertise in plastic rope pulleys and customised 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 14 to 17 October 2025 at Messe Nürnberg.