Inside KONE’s New R&D Center: Where Elevators Meet AI
We, with FinnCham Hong Kong, spent an inspiring afternoon at KONE’s new R&D center in Qianhai, where the global leader in urban mobility shared insights into their operations across the Greater Bay Area and unveiled some game-changing technologies.
The facility itself is impressive, but what stood out were the innovations driving the future of how cities move people vertically.
Technologies That Captivated Us:
| Innovation | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Lighter Cable Technology | Reduces material weight while maintaining safety standards |
| AI-Powered Engineer Dispatch | Intelligent routing of maintenance teams based on real-time elevator data |
| Greater Bay Area Strategy | Understanding how multinational tech adapts to regional needs |
This visit reminded us why the Shenzhen ecosystem continues to attract companies pushing boundaries in infrastructure and technology. KONE’s approach to combining engineering excellence with intelligent software showcases what’s possible when hardware and digital systems work in harmony.
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