Built for a Greener Future

IMEM's permanent magnet gearless motors eliminate the gearbox entirely. Without the mechanical losses of a gear train, these motors convert electrical energy to motion with exceptional efficiency — consuming up to 50% less energy than conventional geared traction drives of equivalent capacity.

• No gearbox oil — zero hydraulic fluid waste
• Lower heat generation — reduced cooling load
• Longer service life — fewer replaceable parts
• Quieter operation — less vibration and noise pollution

When an elevator decelerates or a lightly loaded car descends, the motor acts as a generator. IMEM's regenerative drive captures this braking energy — which would otherwise be wasted as heat — and feeds it back into the building's electrical grid. In a busy commercial building, this can account for up to 30% of the lift's total energy consumption being returned to the grid.

• Up to 30% of energy returned to building grid
• Reduces net electricity consumption and utility bills
• Contributes to LEED and BREEAM building certifications
• Automatically active — no user intervention required

During periods of low or no traffic, IMEM lifts automatically enter a standby or sleep state, dimming cabin lighting, reducing ventilation and placing the drive in a low-power mode. The lift returns to full operation instantly when a call is registered, with no perceptible delay for passengers.

• Automatic standby after configurable idle period
• Cabin lighting dims to minimal level
• Drive enters low-power state — near-zero consumption
• Instant wake-up on passenger call

All IMEM lift cabins are fitted with LED lighting as standard. LED technology consumes up to 80% less energy than traditional fluorescent or incandescent cabin lighting, generates significantly less heat (reducing air conditioning load) and has a service life many times longer — reducing maintenance frequency and waste.

• Up to 80% less energy than fluorescent alternatives
• Longer lamp life — fewer replacements, less waste
• Lower heat output — reduced cabin cooling demand
• High colour rendering for a premium cabin experience

By integrating the drive unit directly into the shaft, MRL technology eliminates the need for a dedicated machine room. This reduces the total building footprint required for the elevator installation, lowers construction material use, and removes the need to heat, cool and light a separate machine room — delivering ongoing energy savings throughout the building's life.

• No machine room — saves building space and materials
• No machine room HVAC — eliminates that energy load
• Reduced construction waste during installation
• Smaller shaft footprint in some configurations

Sustainability is not only about energy — it is also about longevity. IMEM products are engineered for a long service life, with modular components designed for straightforward replacement rather than whole-unit disposal. MTVT's preventive maintenance programmes extend equipment life further, reducing the environmental cost of premature replacement.

• Modular components — replace parts, not whole units
• Preventive maintenance extends equipment lifespan
• Genuine IMEM spare parts ensure optimal performance
• Reduced lifecycle environmental impact