KONE Unveils Future Experience with the Launch of the World’s First Built-in Connectivity Elevator: KONE DX Class

KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has created a new phenomenon by announcing the launch of the world’s first intelligent passenger elevator series, the “KONE DX Class.” This advanced elevator features built-in connectivity, allowing seamless integration with digital technology, providing users with a futuristic elevator experience through a blend of innovative design and excellent technology. It supports various applications and additional services, catering to the needs of smart buildings while addressing the challenges posed by COVID-19, reinforcing KONE's strong leadership in the industry. Additionally, high-quality materials are used to ensure energy efficiency and environmental friendliness.

Mr. Anthony Tan, Managing Director of KONE Public Company Limited, stated: “Over the past century, KONE has transported more than one billion people daily worldwide. Our mission is to ensure smooth mobility for people both within and between buildings and to enhance the in-building travel experience every day. KONE is committed to continuously developing new technologies and innovations in response to the rapid urbanization of communities worldwide. By integrating technology with buildings to evolve into smart buildings, considering environmental sustainability, and adapting to changing consumer behaviors, KONE has developed the DX passenger elevator, revolutionizing the elevator industry to meet the demands of future smart and sustainable cities and smart & green buildings.

This elevates the elevator experience beyond mere transportation within buildings or between floors, transforming it into a platform that creates a unique travel experience from the lobby to each destination floor. By incorporating IoT technology, KONE connects passenger elevators while also implementing energy-saving technologies, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting good hygiene practices during elevator rides.

The KONE DX passenger elevator can connect to various software and additional services throughout the building's lifespan via system integration or APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), allowing for easy collaboration with a wide range of devices, applications, and services. This will create an experience that engages all the senses of elevator users through the integration of hardware and digital system services, enhancing the elevator experience with maximum comfort, safety, and privacy while enabling continuous system monitoring.

“KONE is ready to offer a new dimension of passenger elevator experience with the world’s first elevator series that can connect with digital technology, catering to individual needs while providing convenience for customers and users. We work closely with our clients to develop the DX passenger elevator to best meet the rapidly changing demands. Advanced technology allows us to create adaptable in-building experiences, and as building construction technology continues to evolve, elevators must also evolve into unprecedented forms. The KONE DX passenger elevator presents an excellent opportunity to create a distinctive experience for buildings and their users.

Moreover, KONE has partnered with business allies both in Thailand and globally to introduce new innovations from those brands to enhance user convenience, such as Gaussian robots – cleaning robots, Yunji Robots – food service and delivery robots, Temi – reception and personal assistant robots, Yape – energy-efficient delivery robots that reduce carbon emissions, Y-Matrix – visitor management system developers, and BlindSquare – a leading navigation app for the visually impaired. Mr. Anthony Tan added.

Outstanding Features of the KONE DX Class Passenger Elevator:

• Conveniently connect to various additional services through digital systems anytime, anywhere, including KONE 24/7 Connected Services, which offers intelligent predictive maintenance using online data from elevators to anticipate issues with AI, and KONE Elevator Call application.
• Connect with system integration solutions (APIs) for both building owners and other service providers to create exciting new experiences and deliver exceptional user experiences.
• The DX passenger elevator has received four awards from the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2020 for innovation, creativity, and intelligent design, emphasizing KONE's commitment to beautiful, modern design alongside creating experiences.
• Both interior and exterior materials of the elevator cabin, lighting systems, colors, and control panels are produced using innovative designs with exclusive technologies from KONE, including rust-resistant, scratch-resistant, fingerprint-resistant, and stain-resistant materials, as well as surfaces that inhibit bacterial growth, promoting good hygiene during elevator rides.
• Made from environmentally friendly materials that save energy and reduce carbon emissions in buildings, meeting green building standards such as BREEAM, LEED, and TREES.

“We integrate future technologies with current buildings to seamlessly incorporate ‘smart elevators’ into ‘smart buildings,’ allowing for harmonious interaction with other building applications, such as mobile elevator call applications and programs for various robots to work alongside passenger elevators. KONE's dedicated efforts are transforming into a business platform, representing a blend of products and services throughout the building's lifespan, creating a powerful business model. The KONE DX passenger elevator will help users feel more relaxed and environmentally friendly during their elevator rides while also responding to the evolving demands of infrastructure, buildings, and diverse services in the future,” Mr. Anthony Tan concluded.

The KONE DX passenger elevator is now available in Thailand after a successful launch in the European market last year. The DX passenger elevator is ideal for those constructing smart and sustainable buildings, as well as for those looking to upgrade their existing elevators to a more modern standard, enhancing operational efficiency, environmental friendliness, and aesthetic appeal.