Fatzer Smart Service Summit 2026 in Vancouver.
The Fatzer Smart Service Summit 2026 will take place in Vancouver from May 20 to 22, 2026. For ROTEC, the event serves as a key meeting point for international exchange regarding the operation of high-performance ropes on the world’s most advanced ropeway systems.
The focus here lies not only on presenting new approaches, but—above all—on combining theory, application, and real-world operational situations.
Combined Rope Testing: The Focus of the Technical Presentation
An article by Dr. Martin Wehr addresses combined rope testing within an integrated procedure.
In this process, magnetic rope testing is supplemented by a synchronized camera system. Both methods operate simultaneously, yielding distinct yet directly linkable datasets during a single inspection run.
Alongside the magnetic measurement data, high-resolution image data is generated, which additionally visually documents the condition of the rope.
The advantage here clearly lies in the combination: instead of conducting several separate inspections, all relevant information is captured in a single step.
360-Degree Visual Capture as a Supplement
Another component is the complete visual capture of the rope.
Using a compact, battery-operated camera system, the rope is recorded from four synchronized camera perspectives while in motion. This creates a continuous 360-degree documentation of the rope’s surface.
These data subsequently become available directly alongside the magnetic measurement values, enabling a significantly more comprehensive assessment during operation.
Excursion to the Peak 2 Peak Gondola in Whistler
In addition to expert presentations, the Summit also offers practical insights into existing cable car systems. A particular highlight is the excursion to the Peak 2 Peak Gondola—a 3S system—connecting Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain.
The installation stands as a technical showcase of modern 3S cable car technology, connecting the two mountains in an impressive manner. With a span of over 3 kilometers between the towers, a maximum clearance above the ground of more than 400 meters, and a travel time of just around eleven minutes, the lift demonstrates the scale that modern cable car systems are capable of achieving today.
At the same time, it enables an efficient transition between two large ski areas, thereby serving as a central element of operations at Whistler Blackcomb.
For the summit participants, the excursion offers not only a technical insight but also a practical example of how sophisticated cableway systems function in real-world operation.
Conclusion
The Fatzer Smart Service Summit 2026 clearly demonstrates the extent to which modern rope inspection is evolving toward combined and data-integrated methods.
For ROTEC, this event serves as an important platform to discuss these developments through direct exchange with international industry colleagues, while simultaneously gaining practical insights into real-world large-scale installations such as the Peak 2 Peak Gondola.
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