Buildings in Bengaluru are being designed with power bills, sustainability and technology in mind. Lifts are part of that shift. A modern lift can use less energy, ride more smoothly and tell you when it needs attention. Here are the trends worth knowing, whether you are building new or upgrading an old lift.
1. Energy-efficient drives
Older lifts used drive systems that wasted energy as heat. Modern drives, such as variable-frequency drives with efficient motors, control power more precisely. The result is smoother travel and lower electricity use. When you modernize an old lift, the drive is one of the biggest efficiency upgrades.
2. Regenerative systems
Some lifts can return energy to the building when the cabin is running with a heavy load downward or a light load upward. These regenerative drives can reduce net power use in busy buildings. Ask your installer whether this suits your lift and traffic.
3. LED lighting and standby modes
LED lighting in cabins uses much less power than older lamps and lasts longer. Many modern lifts also switch off cabin lights and fans after a period without use, saving energy during quiet hours.
4. Machine-room-less designs
MRL lifts save building space and often use compact, efficient machines. Read our guide to hydraulic, traction and MRL lifts.
5. Destination control and smart dispatch
In larger buildings, smart control systems group passengers by destination and cut waiting and travel time. This is especially useful in office complexes and towers. See our guide on planning lifts for offices and commercial complexes.
6. Touchless and mobile controls
Touchless call buttons, mobile app calls and access-control integration help in offices and premium buildings, and they add hygiene and convenience.
7. Remote monitoring and predictive maintenance
Sensors and monitoring systems can report faults and wear, so a service company can act before the lift fails. Combined with a good AMC, this reduces breakdowns. Read our lift AMC guide.
8. Design-led cabins
Glass and capsule cabins, warm metallic finishes and layered lighting continue to grow in popularity. See our article on glass and capsule lift design trends.
What should you ask for?
- Which energy-saving features are standard, and which are optional?
- Does the system include standby modes and LED lighting?
- Can the lift be monitored remotely, and who receives the alerts?
- How will the technology be serviced in the long term?
Technology is only valuable when it is supported by good service. Choose an elevator company that can maintain what it installs.
Talk to a lift company near you in Bangalore
Planning a new building or modernizing an older lift? We can recommend an efficient option. Eider Elevators is a lift company and elevator company in Bangalore with an office in Battarahalli on Old Madras Road. We install lifts and elevators, and we provide lift service, repair and AMC across the city. See the areas we serve, or contact our team for a site visit and quotation.
Key takeaways
- Efficient drives, regeneration, LED lighting and MRL designs reduce energy use.
- Smart dispatch, touchless control and remote monitoring improve convenience and reliability.
- Technology works best when paired with a strong service plan.
