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NEWS WATCH 4Technological Variety. An overview of the different types of coffee-making appliances available on the market will be presented in this area. Here, manufacturers of machines for household or professional use will showcase a whole range of products, including espresso machines, pad systems and coffee grinders. The area will also explore new and traditional coffee-making methods and present a range of hardware used for the different types of preparation. 4 Professional Equipment. This area will exhibit equipment, accessories, and advice targeting connoisseurs and the professional foodservice/catering sector. 4Ambience and Lifestyle. In this area, suppliers of coffee-related accessories will present their products in direct proximity to the coffee machines featured in the second area, Technological Variety. One of the highlights will be a special show of pad systems, which have displaced traditional filter-coffee machines in many households. 4Quality of Ingredients. Everything that goes into, and with, a good cup of coffee will be examined in this area. Exhibitors here include suppliers of water-filter systems, bottled water, water dispensers, soda siphons; producers of flavoring syrups and anything else that can be added to coffee; and suppliers of the various foods and snacks that are enjoyed with coffee. 4Information for Added Enjoyment. The sixth area explores coffee-related services, including topics such as training, trade organizations, consulting, trade publications, science and research, and the world of the barista (professional coffeemaker specialist). Future for Household Technology.” The event will include a product exhibition and symposium. The exhibit will be divided into five areas: 4Kitchen and Household – Comfort and Pleasure are a Must. 4The Bathroom – A Fitness and Health Center. 4Safety and Communication – The Intelligent House. 4Simplifying Everyday Chores – A Future Market for Household Technology. 4Leisure and Mobility – Boosting the Quality of Life. The symposium will be titled “Best Business with Best Agers.” It will present a comprehensive overview of information and data on this segment of the population, along with practical business advice on how to target this segment with products and services. For more information domotechnica 2008, visit www.domotechnica.com. < Senior focus The over-50 market is not only growing in numbers, it also exhibits a growing propensity to consume high-quality products — including appliances. Recognizing the rapid growth of this premium market, domotechnica 2008 will feature a special event titled “Age 50+ — The Market of the Introducing the NEW Richco Catalog Edition • Features thousands of fastening component solutions IN STOCK • Contains over 130 new parts • Full color 3D models and product application graphics • Thumbnail index for quick product identification • Color coded product sections for easy reference • RoHS compliance information • Extensive material information, temperature ratings, and environmental compliance data • Custom design and manufacturing capabilities also available • Available in Spanish • And much more! At your request, we’ll ship samples within 24 hours for your quick evaluation. Our customer service specialists along with Richco’s multiple global manufacturing and distribution centers will ensure you get what you need when you need it. For your FREE copy of Richco’s New Catalog Edition 28, please call 1-800-621-1892 or visit our website www.richco-inc.com CIRCUIT BOARD HARDWARE • CARD GUIDES & PULLERS • RIVETS, SCREWS, WASHERS & NUTS • MOTION CONTROL, BUMPERS & FEET • INSULATORS LED HARDWARE • FAN ACCESSORIES • CABLE TIES & ACCESSORIES • CABLE MANAGEMENT • FIBER MANAGEMENT • GROMMETS & BUSHINGS For more Information Enter 100 AD09074Rich2.indd 1 www.applianceDESIGN.com applianceDESIGN 8/8/07 2007 9 November 9:19:39 AM http://www.domotechnica.com http://www.richco-inc.com http://www.richco-inc.com http://www.appliancedesign.com

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Appliance Design - November 2007 Contents Editorial Shipments/Forecasts News Watch Today’s LEDs are Brighter and More Colorful than Previous Versions, Allowing Designers More Opportunities to Improve and Differentiate Their Products. When Converting from CCFL to LED Backlights in LCD Panels, New Driving Methods are Needed. Electrowetting Technology Allows Displays to be Designed in an Extensive Range of Colors. Noise Problems are Not Always Easy to Find or Fix, but Acoustic Labs Can Help Designers Ferret Out the “Good” Noise from the “Bad.” A New Sanitization Protocol for Clothes Washers Combines the Best of Three Well-Established Provisions to Ensure Efficiency, Quality and Safety. Stricter EMC Requirements Raise the Bar for Appliances with Electronic Controls and Require Testing to New Levels. Despite Added Cost and Complexity, Gas-Modulating Systems have Migrated from Large-Scale Boiler Applications to Smaller Residential and Commercial Furnaces and Appliances. A New Treatment Technology Hardens the Surface of Light Alloys such as Aluminum and Magnesium and Expands Their Potential Applications. DesignMart Advertiser’s Index Association Report: AHAM

Appliance Design - November 2007

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