Innovation and technology

Our solutions

Modular energy-efficient solutions for a seamless and interactive user experience, enab­ling customers and passengers to leverage the full potential of digitalization and make buildings safer, more efficient, sustainable, and attractive.

Moving walks

Horizontal or inclined trans-portation

High-rise elevators

The backbone of every tall building, single- and double-deck

Modular elevators

Elevator range with harmo­nized systems and components

Escalators

Proven mass transportation system

Digital Twin

Turn your elevator into a smart and self-­optimizing asset, that delivers consistent reliable performance

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Smart elevator and escalator planning

Traffic simulation

Assessing transportation requirements

Schindler CLIMB Lift

Self-climbing vertical trans­portation sys­tem used dur­ing con­struc­tion

Schindler R.I.S.E

Autonomous robotic system for installation work in elevator shafts

Schindler PORT

Transit manage­ment system

Schindler CoLab

Building inte-gra­tion toolbox and API platform

Schindler FLUYD

Personalized passenger experience – for any elevator

Digital maintenance

IoT solutions for performance improvement

Technical Operations Centers (TOCs)

Centralized and digital remote monitoring

Schindler media solutions

Entertainment and information for passengers

Schindler MetaCore

Vertical mobility concept for flexible use of buildings

Modernization

Extending your asset’s life and protecting its long‑term value

The new standardized modernization solutions

Keeping the ride smooth by modernizing

It is estimated that over 24 million elevators and escalators are in operation globally, with more than seven million considered outdated and in need of upgrades. In Europe alone, about half of all elevators are over 20 years old. Modernizing these systems does not only improve passenger experience – it also translates into tangible energy efficiency gains and supports the intro­duction of digital technologies that further help reduce a building’s overall CO₂ footprint.

As part of our commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and future-ready mobility, we introduced three distinct modernization solutions in 2025. These offerings are designed to address the evolving needs of building owners and users, ensuring that every elevator and escalator continues to meet the high standards of performance, comfort, and sustainability throughout their life cycle.

The modularity of the offering ensures an efficient and streamlined approach with minimal disruption time.

Shaking up the elevator market – the launch of the innovative Schindler X8

A new era of design freedom for architects and building owners

In April 2025, the innovative Schindler X8 made its debut at Milan Design Week, introducing an elevator solution designed to overcome longstanding architectural and installation constraints in the market.

Traditionally, buildings have been designed around the elevator, with the shaft acting as the building’s spine and dictating much of the floor plan. This approach has restricted architects’ creative freedom and constrained design flexibility in both new construction and retrofit scenarios. Homeowners seeking greater accessibility have often faced limited options for integrating elevators into existing spaces.

The Schindler X8 addresses these limitations through several technical features: it eliminates the need for headroom and pit space, it requires no traditional structural shaft to operate, and it runs on a standard power supply. This engineering leap enables installation in premium residential buildings and complex retrofit projects – places where conventional elevators simply couldn’t go before.

Beyond functionality, the Schindler X8 features fully integrated wall doors and interior finishes designed to align with contemporary architectural aesthetics.

During 2025, we launched the Schindler X8 to the Swiss and Italian markets.