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NEwS watch Domotechnica Format Finds Favor isitors and exhibitors alike expressed approval for the new Domotechnica, according to show managers. The International Trade Fair for Household Appliances was held Feb. 18-21 in Cologne, Germany. The show featured a newly structured segmentation along with a focus on current trends in the appliance industry. Wolfgang Kranz, executive vice-president Koelnmesse GmbH, said that the new segmentation and special events with different trend themes generated “predominantly positive feedback,” clearly confirming acceptance of the changes made. Kranz said that exhibitors were also happy with the high quality and international breadth of attendees. The show drew an estimated 11,000 visitors from 99 countries to view products on display by 771 exhibiting companies from 37 countries. “We reached the target figure we set,” Kranz said of the attendance. Roughly 74 percent of the non-German visitors came from other countries in www.applianceDESIGN.com V Europe, and about 87 percent of exhibitors came from outside Germany. “The high foreign share on both the visitor and exhibitor side underlined the significance of domotechnica as an international sector platform,” Kranz said. The show’s new structure revolved around three segments: domo – Selection, featuring brand products from national and international exhibitors. Global Sources, presenting the products of emerging markets, with international manufacturers in the medium- and lower-price segment. domo-Components, displaying appliance components and accessories. One of the key themes highlighted at the fair was energy efficiency in appliances. A well-attended lecture forum on the subject area covered a variety of related discussion topics that included consumer, legal, and political perspectives. In addition, an energy-efficiency competition presented awards to two automatic cof- fee makers, one from Jura and the other from WIK Elektro-Hausgeräte. Energyefficient products were also sought out at exhibitors’ stands. “The very good response at our stand has clearly shown that energy efficiency is the central theme of our times,” said Markus Eisenbeiss, Head Office MSX Technology, Switzerland. Eisenbeiss noted that the strong media presence confirms that energy efficiency is a valuable tool for sales and marketing. The lifestyle theme of coffee enjoyment was also emphasized at domotechnica, as evidenced by the interest in a special section called Coffee Cologne. The section featured coffee-making appliances, supplies, coffee products, and a variety of seminars and workshops on making coffee. “For us, domotechnica went outstandingly well because the reactions to our products were excellent,” said Hartwig Hämmerle, CEO Superespresso AG. “The whole time, we were in discusapplianceDESIGN April 2008 7 http://www.appliancedesign.com

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Appliance Design - April 2008 Contents Editorial Shipments/Forecasts News Watch A Variant of Thermoacoustic Refrigeration Known as Acoustic-Stirling is Expanding Its Range Outside Cryocooling Into More Conventional Applications Such As Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Free-Piston, Stirling Coolers Are Now Showing Up in Mainstream Applications As Costs Come Down and Heat Transport Solutions Are Devised Heat Exchanger Innovations Are Helping To Improve the Overall Efficiency of Vapor Compression Systems Environmental Concerns Have Once Again Ignited a Debate Over Refrigerants A New Glass Ceramic Material for Induction Cooktops Can Be Decorated In a Variety of Glimmering Metallic, 3-D Looks That Can Employ a Number of Shades, Patterns, Styles, Colors, Intensities, and Textures Colorful, Reflective Coatings for Glass Create a Variety of Design Options To Help Designers Establish a Unique Look for Their Products Appliance Designers Faced With Different Motor and Drive Options Need To Understand the Differences and Tradeoffs Before Choosing A New MEMS Valve Offers a Number of Advantages Over Solenoids In Certain Applications, Including the Opportunity To Cut Energy Use The AHR Expo Set Attendance Records and Showcased Thousands of Innovative New Products Classifieds Design Marts Advertiser’s Index Association Report: CEA

Appliance Design - April 2008

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