Willy Wonka style elevator invented by German company

The cable-free elevator can move horizontally as well as vertically – but doesn't fly into space

ThyssenKrupp Elevator

A German company has invented a cable-free elevator that can move horizontally as well as vertically, much like the lift in Roald Dahl's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The 'Multi' system, invented by ThyssenKrupp, uses magnetic force instead of cables, which the company says will save power and be more economical.

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