ANACAM Magazine explores a changing sector

The new issue of ANACAM Magazine explores a lift sector undergoing profound transformation, shaped by technological innovation, new regulatory responsibilities, data management, training, safety, energy sustainability and business organisation.

The common thread is already clear in the editorial by ANACAM National President Piero Mosanghini: digitalisation is no longer a future prospect, but a reality that is profoundly changing the way lift systems are designed, managed and maintained. Control panels, connected systems, cybersecurity, reliability and the correct interpretation of standards are becoming central issues for companies operating in the sector.

One of the main topics covered in this issue is the IoT applied to lifts. Sensors, gateways and cloud platforms can support system monitoring, reduce downtime and make maintenance more efficient. However, key issues remain open, including interoperability between proprietary systems, data quality, connectivity, privacy and responsibility in the event of malfunctions. The value of innovation does not lie solely in the technology itself, but in the ability to turn data into useful decisions.

Ample space is devoted to the control panel, the true “brain” of the lift, tracing its evolution from relays to electronic boards, from PLCs to serial connections, and through to integration with remote control systems, artificial intelligence and advanced diagnostics. This transformation improves performance, comfort and efficiency, but also makes the work of maintenance technicians more complex.

This leads to another central theme: the training of technicians. The growing complexity of lift systems and the shortage of qualified personnel call for new support tools: clearer diagnostics, understandable error messages, video tutorials, genuinely usable documentation and continuous training pathways. The aim is to make complexity manageable, without placing the full burden on those working in the field.

From a technical and regulatory perspective, the magazine addresses the UNI 10411 standards, presenting them not merely as a technical issue, but also as a cultural one. In a market increasingly focused on modernisations, standards must be understood and applied responsibly, avoiding reductive or defensive interpretations.

The issue also includes an in-depth article on PESSRAL, programmable electronic systems used in safety-related lift applications. The growing integration of electronics into safety chains requires careful attention to design, certification, maintenance and risk management.

The section devoted to innovation examines the transition from magnets to linear position systems, as well as electrical pre-wiring. In both cases, the need emerges to choose technological solutions by assessing efficiency, costs, maintenance, flexibility and the company’s organisational capacity.

The issue also presents the 55th National Assembly of ANACAM, scheduled to take place from 17 to 20 June 2026 at the Chia Laguna Resort in Sardinia. The event is presented as a key moment for discussion across the entire supply chain, with particular attention to the theme of safety. The programme will alternate association meetings, technical discussion sessions and convivial moments, including the gala dinner, the presence of the comedy duo Ale and Franz, and the ANACAM Product Awards ceremony.

On the regulatory front, an in-depth article analyses the impact of the Ministerial Decree of 28 October 2025 on the minimum energy performance requirements for buildings. Lifts are also affected, as installers may be asked to provide technical data useful for assessing the building’s energy performance. Energy efficiency therefore becomes an area in which the sector must be prepared to respond with accurate and measurable information.

The issue also covers business management, with a focus on the checks required to close the financial year correctly and prepare the financial statements, as well as an article on the 2026 Budget Law, dedicated to incentives and support measures for business investment.

The legal column examines the relationship between architectural barriers and building separation rules, clarifying when exemptions are permitted and reminding readers that accessibility works must also comply with specific legal limits.

The final part of the issue broadens the focus to people and organisation. The “Vertical Growth Pills” column reflects on the difference between a group and a team, emphasising that shared objectives, trust, clear roles and mutual responsibility are competitive factors just as important as the adoption of new technologies.

Finally, the section dedicated to risk and insurance explores the role of the CAR/EAR policy in modernisation works, while the “short stories of everyday vertical revolution” bring attention back to the most human side of the lift world, showing how vertical mobility has a concrete impact on people’s everyday lives.