Appliance Design - September 2007 - (Page 3) design and engineering solutions for the global appliance industry September 2007, volume 55, no. 9. DEPARTMENTS 5 Editorial 6 Shipments/Forecasts 8 News Watch 54 DesignMart 90 Meetings 91 Advertiser’s Index 92 Association Report: ARI FEATURES commercial appliances 30 30 Heavily used appliances must meet special demands, and OEMs are using new technologies to help meet the challenges these rugged machines face. industrial design 40 A university and OEM collaborate on appliance design concepts that target America’s aging population. 46 By taking steps to better understand user behavior, product designers can avoid many common usability problems. decoration 40 56 56 The use of film-insert molding to decorate plastic parts can reduce process steps and help improve product appearance. 60 The laser-bonding marking technique meets the need for durable, high-contrast direct part marking and decoration. 64 Properly designed safety labels help ensure regulatory compliance and safe operation. software COVER The Frymaster H55 line of high-efficiency fryers from Enodis exceeds Energy Star standards for efficiency. It’s just one example of how today’s commercial appliance manufacturers are using new technologies to make their equipment more efficient, better performing, and easier to use. For a look at how some of these OEMs are designing their products to work smarter, see the story beginning on page 30. Photo: Enodis. 68 3D visualization and markup tools make it easier for engineers to collaborate across different platforms. 76 A materials management program helps design engineers optimize their materials selection process throughout the enterprise. connectors & cords 68 NEXT MONTH 4Motors 4Electronics 4Prototyping 4Coatings 82 Flexible circuitry can solve design dilemmas in applications where electrically connected components must move. 88 New products. Visit us at 82 www.applianceDESIGN.com www.applianceDESIGN.com applianceDESIGN September 2007 3 http://www.appliancedesign.com http://www.appliancedesign.com
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