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Tytyri

Testing the limits

Explore how, and where, we test our high-rise solutions.
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Future in the present

The age of mega tall buildings is here. Our technological breakthroughs are shaping the future of high-rise living and making the unthinkable, possible. Read on to explore our world of innovations and discover what’s the litmus test for our technologies.

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The world of KONE’s high-rise laboratories

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Out of KONE's seven global R&D centers, three are dedicated to testing high-rise solutions.
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A new level of testing in India

KONE's newest test facility opened in Chennai, India in 2023, along with a state-of-the-art research and development center. The multiple shafts allow for the testing of mid and high-rise solutions, including our high-speed elevators, while rooftop solar panels harness energy in a testament to sustainable design.
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What lies beneath!

Elevators of the world’s tallest building to be, Jeddah Tower, were tested in an underground limestone mine in Tytyri, Finland. The world’s deepest elevator testing facility houses 11 elevator shafts and can test a travel distance of 305 meters. See how a country with no high-rises is shaping the high-rise revolution.

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Taking our innovations to new heights

From a carbon fiber composite rope that can enable future elevator travel heights up to 1,000 meters, to a self-climbing elevator that helps speed up construction, to the most rigorous tests any elevator has ever had to go through, see how KONE continues to pioneer game-changing innovations.
  • The story of a rope

    The story of a rope

    The revolutionary KONE UltraRope® is as strong as conventional steel cables, while having 1/5th the mass. See how it has doubled future elevator travel distances from 500 meters to 1,000 meters.

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  • Jump-start to a new era

    Jump-start to a new era

    The KONE JumpLift elevator solution keeps pace with construction, allowing buildings to be completed faster, while improving people and material flow efficiencies by 20%.

  • Free-fall test

    Free-fall test

    Elevators weighing tons are dropped into free-fall at extreme speeds to test their safety gears in real-life situations. Watch what happens when safety devices kick into action.

From the Far East to the Middle East, from North America to the land down under, see how KONE’s innovative technologies have helped some of the world’s tallest buildings come to life.

Stories from up above

From the Far East to the Middle East, from North America to the land down under, see how KONE’s innovative technologies have helped some of the world’s tallest buildings come to life.

  • Bloomberg building

    Bloomberg London

    See how Bloomberg’s London HQ uses KONE glass elevators for sustainability and style. Explore this reference case for design and performance.

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  • Karlatornet

    Karlatornet

    Discover how KONE powered Karlatornet in Gothenburg with high-speed smart elevators, UltraRope® technology, destination control, and energy-efficient people flow solutions for Europe’s tallest residential tower.

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  • Clarion Hotel Draken

    Clarion Hotel Draken

    Discover how KONE delivered custom elevator solutions for Clarion Hotel Draken in Gothenburg, combining panoramic lifts, bespoke design, smart security, and efficient people flow to elevate the guest experience.

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  • Harmony of the Seas cruise ship

    Harmony of the Seas

    KONE delivered seamless elevator and escalator solutions for one of the world’s largest cruise ships. Smart people flow, space-saving technology, and marine-grade reliability ensure smooth journeys across every deck.

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