Join IMechE Trustee Lisa Norcross on 23rd October for a behind the scenes visit at TK Elevator's test tower in Rottweil, Germany. At 246m in height, the tower dominates the surrounding Black Forest scenery, and has the highest viewing platform in Germany. There are 9 test shafts and one transportation shaft and the tour will include an overview of the type of testing conducted and a visit to the machine room. Rottweil is the home of Multi, the world's first ropeless elevator, a prototype of which is running in the tower. The Chief Engineer of Multi will give a presentation, sharing insights into the technology used and some of the challenges faced. The afternoon will conclude with a discussion about the IMechE HQ building and the member vote on this topic, this will be a hybrid online session to allow members from across Europe to join. The day will be conducted in English.

Timing:

12:30 Arrivals and welcome

12:45 Presentation about Multi

14:00 Tour of the Tower

15:30 Hybrid online/in-person discussion about IMechE HQ Building (IMechE Members only)

16:30 Close

Please register your interest directly with Lisa.norcross@member.imeche.org and state whether you would like to join in person or only for the tour. Please respond by 14th October.

Here is a link to some general information about the test tower: TK Elevator Test Tower