Drones for Inspection and Monitoring
"Drone Revolution" for the Industry: Spearheaded by snow lance manufacturer BÄCHLER, the startup SCARA captures has adapted a drone specifically for alpine operations. It autonomously inspects mountain infrastructure, monitors slopes, or assists in rescue missions. The potential applications seem limitless.
Poland: Urban compact cable car gets a makeover
With more than 500,000 rides over twelve years – roughly 114 trips per day – the system in Wrocław, Poland, is the busiest compact cable car operated by INAUEN-SCHÄTTI. The manufacturer was recently allowed to carry out the six- and twelve-year revisions. One fact in particular is surprising.
Spain: Sierra Nevada invests €19 Million in upgrades
Europe’s southernmost ski resort, Sierra Nevada, received several upgrades this season, including the addition of new conveyor lifts and enhancements to its snowmaking system. What has been done to improve snow coverage?
IBS Scherer: Clean efficiently, safely and ecologically
Free of hazard labels, biological and effective: with IBS Scherer’s industry solutions, ski resorts clean cable car parts, cabins, chairs and snow groomers cost-effectively & in an environmentally friendly way. A prime example is Kitzbühel, where IBS products ensure greater workplace safety.
Motorex: Hydraulic fluids for safe operations worlwide
For more than two decades, GARAVENTA – a leading company in ropeway construction – has relied on MOTOREX high-performance hydraulic fluids. They ensure maximum operational safety – whether in snow, ice, heat, or humidity. An overview of the products and projects.
Recycled concrete: a storage for CO2?
New concrete recycling methods combine two key environmental benefits: they save raw materials and can permanently bind climate-damaging CO2 that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. An opportunity for the cable car industry?