# Elevator Maintenance and Modernization

Turn maintenance into a growth engine with virtual twins that enable smarter decisions, optimized uptime, and new business models.

(IE) The Elevator Modernization Challenge

Elevators are ageing, cities are growing taller, and the pressure to meet climate goals is only intensifying. At the same time, emerging business models like [Equipment as a Service (EaaS)](/industries/industrial-equipment/equipment-as-service "Equipment as a Service") are transforming how elevator performance is measured and monetized. By tying service outcomes directly to revenue, EaaS turns uptime into both a service metric and a business imperative.

Traditional elevator maintenance can no longer keep pace with rising expectations for safety, efficiency, and sustainability. That’s why [elevator manufacturers](/industries/industrial-equipment/building-equipment/elevator-escalator "Elevator and Escalator Manufacturers") are pivoting to smarter strategies, shifting from reactive repairs to preventive, data-driven maintenance and strategic modernization planning.

(IE) Did You Know?

Modernization can reduce elevator energy consumption by up to [70%](https://www.kone.co.uk/existing-buildings/lift-modernisation), especially in standby mode.

(IE) How Virtual Twin Technology Transforms Elevator Maintenance

Think of the [virtual twin](/virtual-twin/manufacturing-industries "Virtual Twin Experiences for Manufacturing Industries") as the elevator industry’s next-generation control room. This **dynamic, virtual replica of operational elevators** in the field brings together data from IoT sensors, maintenance logs, usage patterns and more. With the [installed-base virtual twin](https://blog.3ds.com/industries/industrial-equipment/transforming-field-service-with-installed-base-virtual-twin/), manufacturers and service teams can spot signs of wear before they become failures, test maintenance plans in a virtual environment, and streamline service down to the smallest detail.

(IE) Prevent failures before they happen

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(IE) Streamline maintenance operations

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(IE) Reduce downtime and service costs

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(IE) Improve energy efficiency

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(IE) Optimize people flow

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(IE) Prolong equipment life

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(IE) The Future of Elevator Maintenance

Discover data-driven strategies and practical insights from expert perspectives on the latest developments in elevator maintenance and modernization for reliable and sustainable asset performance.

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(IE) Explore the Building Equipment Sector in Depth

(IE) Elevator and escalator manufacturers

From virtual design to real-world performance, this is how top manufacturers reinvent elevators and escalators to be safer and smarter.

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(IE) Building equipment

Reimagining elevators, escalators and HVAC systems starts in the virtual world. Here’s how the **3D**EXPERIENCE® platform brings this vision to life.

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(IE) HVAC Industry

Explore how virtual twins and the **3D**EXPERIENCE® platform enable commercial HVAC manufacturers to achieve sustainable, high-performing systems at scale.

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(IE) Learn More About Elevator Maintenance and Modernization

What is a virtual twin, and how does it change elevator maintenance?

A virtual twin goes beyond static 3D models or simulations. This live virtual replica of an elevator continuously integrates real-world data, providing actionable insights that help optimize elevator performance and plan maintenance strategically across the entire asset lifecycle.

Can virtual twin technology support older elevator systems?

Yes. Legacy systems can be modernized and monitored through the installed-base virtual twin to achieve long-term value and continually improve performance.

How does preventive maintenance help to reduce costs?

Preventive maintenance allows issues to be addressed before they become failures, cuts down on emergency callouts and reduces the need for costly unscheduled repairs.

How do new business models like EaaS change elevator maintenance?

EaaS shifts the focus to performance rather than ownership. Under these models, manufacturers and service providers are incentivized to maximize uptime and reliability, because it i’s tied directly to revenue.

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