Sustainability
Now that technological advances are rapidly changing the world, we believe that Fujitec's mission is to continue providing a robust social infrastructure that contributes to creating a safe, reliable, and comfortable urban environment with innovation. To develop beautiful and functional cities that meet the needs of a new age, we are committed to developing reliable skills that win the trust of customers through products and services that are unique to Fujitec, a specialized manufacturer of elevators and escalators.
Fujitec's Immersive Elevator won the Excellence Award in the XR/Entertainment category at the Digital Signage Awards 2024.
The Immersive Elevator was designed to create a more open and comfortable experience for users who might feel anxious or claustrophobic in enclosed spaces. Based on Fujitec's development concept, Cloudpoint Inc. was responsible for the visual content, while Senyo Music Management Co., Ltd. created the musical score. Together, they brought the concept to life, creating an elevator experience that makes passengers look forward to the ride. An Immersive Elevator is installed in the Big Wing, which houses our head office and R&D and production facilities, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. We will continue using it as an evocative elevator that encourages customers who visit the site to expand on further ideas. Going forward, we will work to improve our technological and product capabilities to step up development of innovative elevator designs that deliver beautiful urban functionality.
Fujitec is a member of the Robot Friendly Asset Promotion Association (RFA), which supports the creation of a robot-friendly environment. As an RFA member, the company participated in an activity aimed at enabling elevators to coordinate with robots and mobility vehicles with an automated driving feature.
In July 2022, Fujitec took part in a demonstration experiment in which a personal mobility vehicle (PMV; personal transporter) with an automated driving feature was coordinated with an elevator at the Narita Airport International Terminal. The PMV was automatically driven from the starting point following an immigration inspection to the designated boarding gate on a different floor via an elevator ride. Such a movement between different floors was made possible by a new control feature introduced to the elevator on the automated driving route in the airport.
The statutory useful life for elevators is 17 years. As the equipment wears out and spare parts will not be available for ever, elevators must be renewed if they are to be used beyond this statutory period.
The renewal option "SMA-UP" makes it possible to renew existing elevators provided by Fujitec and other manufacturers. SMA-UP can reduce the conventional lead time by up to 40% (compared with the conventional options we offer) by renewing key components. The replacement of the control device allows the addition of latest functionalities such as AirTap, remote automatic inspection, and a restarting system for the time of earthquake. Now SMA-UP is widely used for condominium buildings, as well as office buildings, hospitals, welfare facilities, and other types of buildings. We will continue to make our products for elevator renewal more appealing to meet the diverse needs of customers, thereby contributing to the provision of safe and reliable elevators.
The Hsinchu Plant of Fujitec Taiwan manufactures elevators primary for the domestic market while exporting modernization projects for the global market. The plant recently upgraded its facilities aiming for a greater share in the Taiwan market and greater price competitiveness. It introduced automated sheet metal fabrication lines and welding robots, enabling unattended operation of part of the plant equipment at night.
Fujitec's DX vision is to realize a digital twin—a mirror image of the real world expressed in digital form that makes it possible to simulate reality as well as collect and optimize data in real time. As this allows for efficient monitoring and projection, we aim to utilize the technology to enhance customer experience by virtually linking the products and services, such as maintenance and repair, relevant employees, and our customers together on the same platform.
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