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- Meet the Judges
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- Mother Nature Has Her Own Ideas About Designing for Fluid Flow . . .
- Using CFD Simulation Software Early in the Product Development . . .
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- Digital Signal Controllers Enable Digital Motor Control . . .
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- Elastomers
- Quality & Standards
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- 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
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- A New Appliance is Set to Break into Homes Soon - the Micro CHP Unit, which Generate both Heat and Power.
- Thermally Enhanced Varistors Help Protect Low-Power Systems Against Damage Caused by Over-Current, Over-Temperature and Over-Voltage Faults.
- Hybrid Controller Reduces Standby Power Consumption and Improves Active-Mode Efficiency.
- Battery-Management ICs Solve Design Challenges for Cordless Appliances Using High-Voltage, Lithium-Ion Battery Technology.
- A Semiconductor Solution Protects the Relay in a Temperature Controller for a Cooking Appliance.
- New Polyurethane Foam Insulation System Optimizes both Insulation Performance and Productivity.
- Innovations in Decorative, Pre-Finished Metals Expand Range of Design Options for Appliance Designers.
- Design Marts
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- Widely Used Capacitive Touch Controls Evolve and Expand Beyond Traditional Uses.
- Acoustic-Based Sensing Expands Range of Material that can be Used for Touch Controls.
- New Generation Infrared-Based Touch Controllers Provide Design Flexibility in Terms of Configuration and Layout.
- Digital Sensing Technologies Eliminate the Need for Signal Conditioning.
- Laser-Based Optoelectronic Sensors Provide More Data than Traditional Optoelectronic Components.
- Thick Coating for Fingerprint Sensors Provides Design Flexibility for Placement.
- New IGBT Concept Boosts Performance of Induction Cooking Systems.
- Self-Piercing Riveting Technology can Join Dissimilar Materials with Different Thicknesses.
- Injected Metal Process Permits Zinc Alloy to Bond Parts and Replace Adhesives.
- Understanding Principles of Strain Relief is Essential to the Specification and Appilcation of Cordsets.
- Design Marts
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- Makers of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Turn to Variable-Speed Motors to Improve Energy Efficiency.
- New Motor Design and Control Scheme Makes Brushless Motors More Economically Feasible for a Wider Range of Applications.
- External Gas Molding, a Relatively New Technique, Solves Many of the Challenges Associated with the Injection Molding of Large Plastic Parts.
- Plastic Housings Offer Many Benefits: EMI Protection Isn't One of Them. But, New Materials and Techniques are Solving that Problem.
- Choosing the Optimal Strategy for Effective EMI Shielding Depends on Both Mechanical and Electrical Requirements
- Ethernet-Enabled Microcontroller Makes Networking Schemes Easier and More Cost Effective to Implement
- The Ever-Changing Array of Microcontroller Memory Options Makes it Imperative to Keep Abreast of What's Available to Determine the Optimal Choice for an Application.
- A Vast Range of Components and Finished Products will be Exhibited at the Country's Preeminent HVAC/R Show, AHR Expo, which is Scheduled for Jan. 22-24 in New York.
- Advertiser's Index
- Association Report: PRBA

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- DesignMart
- Meetings
- Directory of Appliance Industry Associations
- Services Directory
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- Product Locator Index
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- 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
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- Applying Powder Coatings to Plastic Parts is No Longer a Pipe Dream
- New Technology Platform Provides the Ability for a single IC to Control Two- Motors in a Single Appliance, Simplifying Motor Control Design
- Advanced Motor-Control Techniques have Become More Accessible to a Wider Array of Appliances, Helping to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Noise
- Adding USB Host Capability to Appliances Permits In-Field Programming and Acquisition of Test Data
- ZigBee Modules Make it Easier to Design Wireless Connectivity into Applications
- New Concepts such as Rapid Tooling and Rapid Injection Molding Provide Stepping Stones Between Prototyping and Full Scale Production
- A Number of Factors and New Developments Affect the Decision on Whether to Build Prototypes In-House or Outsource to a Service Bureau
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- Heavily Used Appliances Must Meet Special Demands. and OEMs are Using New Technologies to Help Meet the Challenges These Rugged Machine Face
- A University and OEM Collaborate on Appliance Design Concepts that Target America's Aging Population
- By Taking Steps to Better Understand User Behavior, Product Designers Can Avoid Many Common Usability Problems
- DesignMart
- The Use of Film-Insert Molding to Decorate Plastic Parts Can Reduce Process Steps and Help Improve Product Appearance
- The Laser-Bonding Marking Technique Meets the Need for Durable, High-Contrast Direct Part Merking and Decoration
- Properly Designed Safety Labels Help Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Safe Operation
- 3D Visualization and Markup Tools Make it Easier for Engineers to Collaborate Across Different Platforms
- A Materials Management Program Helps Design Engineers Optimize Their Materials Selection Process Throughout the Enterprise
- Flexible Circuitry Can Solve Design Dilemmas in Applications Where Electrically Connected Components Must Move
- New Products
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- A Reed Switch is Simople, yet Versatile, and Designers are Finding New Uses for this Time-Tested Technology
- A Novel Actuation and Sensing Technology can Register a Light Touch, but Resist Blows from a Hammer
- Tracing the Source of Noise is Made Easier with Noise Source Identification Methods
- Appliance Noise can be Annoying, but Designers have Many Material Choices to Help Rein in the Racket
- Nanocomposites are No Longer a Technology for the Future. These Plastic Materials are Already on the Job
- A New High-Strength, Low-Density Glass-Microsphere Additive can Improve Plastic Part and Molding Performance
- A New Electromagnetic Weld/Bonding Process Helps Ensure Long-Term Integrity of Joints in Plastic Parts
- Snap-Based Technology Eases Installation and Makes Products More Serviceable
- Two-Part Silicone Adhesives Provide a Rapid-Cure Alternative to Traditional One-Part Silicones
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- Alternative Touch-Screen Technology Uses Sound Waves in a New Way
- Developing User Interfaces is Made Easier with New Software and Hardware Tools
- AC Motor Technology Can Improve Efficiency in HVAC/R Equipment
- Hybrid Bearing Can Protect Against Electric Arc Damage
- Technology Innovations Improve Performance and Efficiency of Gas Appliances
- Sol-Gel Mica Heaters are a Cost-Effective Alternative to Conventional Thick-Film Heaters
- Style and Sustainability were Two of the Themes at this Year's Show
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- 20th Annual Excellence in Design
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- Embedded Linux is an Increasingly Popular Strategy for Dealing with Growing Software Complexity
- Understanding Lithium-Ion Batteries and Proper Charging Methods Ensures Safe Operation and Charging in Portable Applications
- Observations of Nature and Increased Use of CFD Help Suppliers Design Quieter and More Efficient Fans
- A New Portable Cooling Unit Reduces Noise with a Low-Vibration Blower
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- Novel and Stylish Appliances Displayed at the International Home & Housewares Show
- Standards for Embedded Biometric Systems Are Already In Use, and More Are On the Way
- Studying Failed Polymer Parts Provide Clues for Preventing Future Failures
- Digital Shape Sampling Improves and Speeds Product Development
- Consider the Different Approaches to Adding Touch-Sensing Control onto Displays
- Electroluminescent Displays Deliver Readability and Ruggedness
- Vents Made of Expanded PTFE Relieve Pressure While Sealing Out Liquids
- New Materials Help to Make Overmolding More Feasible on a Wider Range of Suibsrates
- Photocatalytic Air-Cleaning Technology Can Attack a Broader Range of Air Pollutants
- Ultraviolet LEDs and UV Lasers Offer Alternative Technologies for Purifying Water
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- Stylish Kitchen Appliances Displayed at the International Builders’ Show
- Emerging Motor Technologies Cut Costs and Improve Performance
- A Single-Phase, Soft-Start Controller Improves Appliance Efficiency
- Microcontrollers Help Develop High-Performance Sinusoidal Drives
- Variable-Capacity Compressors Match Output to Energy Needs
- A Novel Vapor-Compression Cycle Boosts Efficiency By Nearly 25 Percent
- Dye Sublimation Methods Can Apply Full-Color Image to 3D Parts to Create Unique Looks
- Brushed-Metal, Hot-Stamping Foils Give Plastic Parts the Look of Metal
- CFD Software Speeds the Design of a Unique Water Valve
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- Insulation: A Zero GWP Blowing Agent for Polyurethane Foam Insulation...
- Swithces & Relays: New Generation of PPTC Devices Rated for Line Voltage...
- Switches & Relays: Designers Must Adapt to New Challenges...
- Power: Advances in Lithium-ion Battery Technology...
- Power: Innovative Rechargeable Battery Chemistries...
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- Touch-Slider Controls Add Elegance to Kitchen Appliances
- Tactile Feedback on Touch Controls Enhances a Product's Usability
- Applications for Capacitive Sening Technology Expand as Technology Improves
- Wireless Mesh Networking Technology Helps Maximize Use of Fitness Equipment
- Innovative Cooking Appliances Serve Up High Tech In Style
- Multi-Connector Platform Combines Functions of Several Connectors Into a Single Component
- Often Overlooked as a Design Element, Plugs on Powercords Can Serve as a Product Differentiators
- Understanding the Pros and Cons of Thermal and Ultrasonic Processes for Joining Plastic Parts is Essential to Choosing the Best Method for a Specific Application
- Adhesive Bonding of Difficult Materials Can Be Acheived With Proper Specification and Joint Design
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- Shielding & EMI/RFI: Fifty percent of products fail EMC testing . . .
- Shielding & EMI/RFI: Electrostatic discharge from human contact can cause a serious EMI problem
- Motors: Digital signal controllers can reduce . . .
- Motors: Medical applications place special . . .
- Motors: Whether pumping liquids or compressing air . . .
- Electronics
- Plastics: A conductive polymer that mimics metal has numerous applications
- Plastics: A new polyolefin elastomer material delivers both flexibility and heat resistance
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- Association Report: ARI

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- Reemerging tin whisker problem can cause short circuits in electronic devices
- A new magnesium-casting alloy provides both strength and beauty
- Competition demonstrates design possiblities with powder metal parts
- Nature's iridescent beauty inspires new reflective display technology
- Larger, longer-life OLED displays leads to new applications
- Gremlins in imported liquefied natural gas may negatively affect appliance use
- TPV technology turns gas appliances into electric power generators
- Testing supplier components can aid compliance with RoHS directive
- Lab procedure can help predict service life of materials used outdoors
- Laser scanning helps waffler maker reproduce artful design
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- Smart coatings can repair their own flaws.
- Intelligent power management improves appliance safety and efficiency.
- Low-power microcontroller manages new leak-sensing, water-monitoring system.
- Low-cost power modules permit more compact motor control designs.
- Smart power modules simplify drive design for a new generation of motors.
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- Inductive coupling technology creates new product design possibilities
- Studying how consumers actually use a product can improve user interfaces
- Non-visual product attributes can affect consumer's perception of products
- Hot-stamping foils can dress up the simplest of plastic parts
- Using metal on a product nameplate can give it a premium look
- Connector options abound. What is the best for your application?
- New resin for cable coating delivers flexible functionality
- Three-dimensional software delivers more than just a better view
- Multidiscipline simulations predict complex interactions

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- Alternative technology can produce more efficient fractional HP motors.
- Feedback control method mitigates acoustic noise in synchronous motors.
- Fluid bearing technology meets tough demands for big-screen television.
- Plug-and-play control design reduces part count and production cost.
- Gas-fired heat pump provides increased heating efficiency and improved comfort levels.
- Enhanced heat exchangers enable improved product designs.
- Fiber optics technology provides versatile illumination.
- Numbers for the 2006 show reach new heights.
- New product review includes valves, pumps, tubing, and testing equipment.
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- Multifunction rotary encoders provide programmable tactile feedback.
- Tool for developing graphic user interface helps ensure dependability.
- Multimodal appliances increase cooking options and performance.
- Laser technology yields simpler method for making molded interconnect devices.
- Tips for evaluating power cord construction quality and performance.
- Edge-forming process offers new way to join round assemblies.
- Molding technology improves bonding of dissimilar plastics at lower temperatures.
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- Special effects command attention and propel products.
- Impartial failure analysis needed to solve part problems.
- MCU designed for motor controlenhances performance, cuts costs.
- Low-cost piezo technology delivers precise positioning.
- PWM speed control lowers noise and energy use in fans.
- Supplier Spotlights
- Putting power chips in single package simplifies design.
- Thermoelectric, graphite foam technologies target microprocessor heat.
- Modeling EMC issues early in designcycle cuts costs and time.
- Varying modulations of magnetic fieldsin magnetrons reduces interference.
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