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I Twenty First Annual EID GOLD Awards GOLD 2008 G O LD D Medical/Test & Measurement Equipment GOLD The Gendex expert DC Intraoral X-Ray System by KaVo Dental Corporation-Gendex Dental Systems, Des Plaines, Ill., and industrial design firm Cesaroni Design Associates Inc., Glenview, Ill. The Gendex expert DC, an intraoral X-ray system, merges fresh and patient-friendly aesthetics with the latest advances in electronic technology for more accurate diagnosis. Care was taken to avoid the intimidating dental-equipment look of the existing unit. Patient comfort is increased by the open architectural forms. Backlit translucent controls, light colors and fresh graphics lend an emotional approachability as well. Unique controls offer twenty-one exposure settings, plus programmable anatomical presets and Quickset tubehead controls for ease of use and patient safety. Juror Seth Orsborn calls the integration of the control a “novel feature that should bring confidence to the patient.” Key project players from KaVo Dental CorporationGendex Dental Systems: David Pettinato, mechanical engineer; Nimesh Bhagat, sr. product manager; and, Dmitry Edelchik, global product manager imaging; Cesaroni Design Associates Inc.: Bill Cesaroni, president, Morad Ghassemian, director product design and Melissa Gustafson, graphic designer. Medical/Test & Measurement GOLD silicone keypad interface that has been simplified with less buttons, a refined hierarchy, and oversized buttons for gloved operation. Juror Seth Orsborn says that the system is a new technique for detecting gases and is a much-needed change in technology for this market. He adds that the aesthetics are a pleasant departure from the sheet metal tradition and the large, tactile buttons provide an easy interaction for the worker. Key Players from Heath Consultants: Jim Rutherford, director of R&D; John Fisher, engineering supervisor. Helix Design: Joe Schappler, principal; A.K. Stratton, director of product development; Roy Whitson, project leader; Fernando Robert, designer; Chris Weiler, senior engineer. Suppliers: Joe Doss, principal, Dynamic Plastics; Devin Asakura, Hanaco Manufacturing; Luke Janetos, principal, HRP Fabrication; Richard Hilliard, general managerMetaltronics; Tony Lee, principal, Copesetic. The Detecto-Pak Infrared gas detector from Heath Consultants Inc., Houston, Texas, and its industrial design firm Helix Design, Manchester, N.H. The Detecto Pak-Infrared device is a portable device that detects if methane gas is leaking from distribution pipelines. It uses an infrared optical gas detection system that can make a distinction between methane and other gases and reduce the number of false alarms. The system eliminates the traditional Flame Ionization method that requires gas cylinders and refill systems. Aesthetically, the unit combines rigid components with soft-touch molded elements. The elements include a 16 applianceDESIGN June 2008 www.applianceDESIGN.com http://www.appliancedesign.com

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Appliance Design - June 2008 Contents Editorial Shipments/Forecasts News Watch 21st Annual Excellence in Design Winning Designs Combine State-of-the-art Technology with . . . Meet the Judges Design Marts Fans & Blowers Mother Nature Has Her Own Ideas About Designing for Fluid Flow . . . Using CFD Simulation Software Early in the Product Development . . . Electronics Digital Signal Controllers Enable Digital Motor Control . . . Classifieds Meetings Advertiser’s Index Association Report: AHRI

Appliance Design - June 2008

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