TK Elevator announces AI-enabled update to TWIN high-rise lift system

Updated system announced

TK Elevator announced a new generation of its TWIN system on 28 October 2026. TWIN uses two independently moving lift cars in one shaft. The manufacturer says the update adds AI-supported traffic management and connected monitoring. This is a product announcement, not a report of a completed installation. [1]

The company says its AGILE Dispatcher adjusts car assignments in response to traffic patterns. It also says the system can run fewer cars at lower acceleration during quieter periods, while regenerative drives return braking energy to the building’s electrical supply. Connectivity with building-management and access-control platforms is supported through an open API, according to TK Elevator. [1]

Relevance for high-rise planning

TK Elevator claims TWIN can carry up to 40% more passengers than a conventional lift system while requiring up to 50% less lift-core space, depending on the configuration. These are manufacturer comparisons, not predicted results for a particular building. They give specifiers figures to examine alongside project-specific traffic and shaft plans. TK Elevator says the new version is available for project planning in countries using EN 81-20/50-related codes, including parts of Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia. [1]

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