Advancements in polymers in recent years are expanding the capacities of cooking appliances. Lightweight, tough plastics are catching up to the dishwasher durability and surface integrity of glass, but are consumers ready to pay more for it?
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Understand Coating Thickness Measurement Test Methods

January 01, 2012

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Develop a working knowledge of the test methods related to coating thickness measurement and the instruments available for both common and complex applications.
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Simpler Solutions

January 01, 2012

Hemant Kale and Joy Siegel

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Two case studies highlight how industrial and commercial designers can apply old engineering concepts to new problems.
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Refrigeration Motors and Motor Efficiencies

January 01, 2012

Herschel Blackburn

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The choice of a refrigeration motor is much bigger than a hum, a whir, or a whine. Electronically communicated motors are beginning to challenge shaded pole and PSC motors, but issues with reliability and motor surge currents, some real, some perceived, may be holding ECMs back.
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U.S. Demand for HVAC Equipment to Increase

December 08, 2011

Lisa Bonnema

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The U.S. HVAC market can expect an uptick in demand over the next 4 years. According to the latest report from The Freedonia Group, demand for HVAC equipment is projected to rise 5.4 percent annually to $17.2 billion in 2015, with shipments expected to advance somewhat faster than demand at 5.7 percent per year to $15.8 billion.
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DOE Releases Guidance for Energy Efficiency Programs

November 30, 2011

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New best practices and case studies from the DOE may help communities initiate their smart grid programs.
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DOE Asks Where It Can Deregulate

December 05, 2011

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Announced in the Federal Register on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, the Department of Energy, under an executive order issued by President Obama early this year, has put out a request for comment on which regulations they have which industry considers the most unnecessarily burdensome.
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Whirlpool, Panasonic, Danfoss Settle Price-Fixing Suits

December 09, 2011

Lisa Bonnema

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(UPDATED Friday, Dec. 9) In a series of settlements reached this week, key manufacturers in the appliance and consumer electronics industries have agreed to pay fines for price fixing in the U.S. and European markets.
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Consolidation, or Better Design?

January 01, 2012

Seth Fisher

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Sometime around 1920, so my grandmother said, it was believed that everything that could be invented had been. An explosion of consumer goods in that decade had made everything from telephones to toaster ovens to vacuum cleaners and automatic washing machines-things nobody had even heard of a few decades earlier-must-own items for every respectable household.
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Congressional Bill to Fund Grid Energy Storage

November 10, 2011

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The bill would provide funding of up to $40 million in matching finances for U.S. municipalities looking to invest in grid storage systems, and up to $1 million for business and homeowners.
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Association Report: AHRI -- The Value of AHRI Certified

January 01, 2012

Francis Dietz

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As the economies of developing nations continue to grow, curbing energy use has become a greater imperative. In developed nations, the desire to move toward greater sustainability is strong and growing stronger. In both cases, highly efficient HVACR and water heating equipment is desirable, both for energy savings and because reduced energy use has significant environmental benefits.
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TDK-EPC

January 01, 2012

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New MKP and MKT film capacitors with low insertion heights have a lead spacing of 37.5 mm feature insertion heights of only 15 or 19 mm. The components are designed for rated voltages of between 63 and 2000 V DC or 250 to 400 V AC. Their capacitance ranges from 0.1 to 82 µF. Depending on type and technology (MKT or MKP), these capacitors are designed for maximum operating temperatures of 105, 110 or 125 °C. Visit www.epcos.com/film_capacitors
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E-Switch

January 01, 2012

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The small 500R series slide switch offers IP67 sealing protection and comes in up to three positions. Designers can choose between on-off-on, and on-none-on options, and SPDT and DPDT switch functions. This slide switch offers right-angle or thru-hole termination options and comes standard with gold contacts and an epoxy seal. Visit www.e-switch.com
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Sonobond

January 01, 2012

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Wire & Cable Technology International Magazine recently honored Sonobond's Joe Walsh for his work on the Dual Head SpliceRite Ultrasonic Wire Splicer. The welder that splices wire bundles with cross-sectional areas up to 100 sq. mm. Even lightly tinned or oxidized wires can be accommodated. The device can splice wire bundles with cross-sectional areas of up to 100 square millimeters. The weld is accomplished with just one pulse. Visit /www.SonobondUltrasonics.com
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Micro Plastics

January 01, 2012

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The Sign Fastener is designed for rapid assembly and disassembly of a sign or other panel to its support structure. The reusable fastener was designed to fit a hole diameter of 5/16 to 3/8 inches, the sign fastener can be used to fasten two pieces together with total panel thickness from 1 to 1.64 inches. Molded from impact resistant and UV stabilized nylon 6/6, the sign fastener is designed for weather in outdoor applications. Visit www.microplastics.com
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Crystek Corp.

January 01, 2012

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The CVCO55CC-3750-3800 VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) operates from 3750 MHz to 3800 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5V~16V. It features a typical phase noise of -105 dBc/Hz at 10KHz offset and has excellent linearity. Output power is typically +2 dBm. Input voltage is 5V, with a max. current consumption of 30 mA. Visit www.crystek.com
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Cermetek Microelectronics Inc.

January 01, 2012

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Any CH4390 modular radio for wireless sensor networks can serve as network coordinator, remote sensor node, or repeater node. At the remote sensor node all sensors and actuators connect directly to the module. The CH4390 is a 900 MHz, frequency hopping, spread spectrum, transceiver. It is optimized for rapid synchronization, extended battery life, and maximum range. The CH4390 has earned FCC Part 15 modular approval. Visit www.cermetek.com
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LG Electronics

January 01, 2012

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The company is releasing its Multi V III Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) commercial air conditioning system for large-scale facilities. The system improves energy efficiency by allowing occupants to choose whether to air condition or heat only the zones in use. The company believes Multi V III will be its flagship commercial HVAC system. A new high-side shell offers a more compact size for the same capacity output with greater reliability in cold climates. Visit www.lg.com
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J.W. Winco Canada

January 01, 2012

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The company now offers GN 927 Clamping Levers with Eccentrical Cam in inch sizes as well as metric. These clamping levers are used for rapid clamping and releasing, and come in both tapped and stud types. In contrast to a clamping operation utilizing threads, these levers permit torque-free clamping. The lever has been designed to insure that its movement cannot exceed the maximum clamping position, and there are no loose components since all are assembled and mounted in their correct order. Visit www.jwwinco.ca
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Ellsworth Adhesives and Dymax Corp.

January 01, 2012

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The companies announced the joint launch of E-MAX 903-E, a new light-cure conformal coating. The coating is engineered to cure with UV and visible light using Dymax's broad-spectrum and LED curing equipment. The product also features a secondary moisture-cure mechanism for ambient cure in shadowed areas. E-MAX 903-E offers several competitive advantages including high chemical resistance, low viscosity, and a tack-free cure immediately upon cooling after light exposure. Visit www.ellsworth.com
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Walter USA LLC

January 01, 2012

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The Walter Titex XD70 is a solid carbide drill (the XD designation stands for "extremely deep") that can produce holes up to a remarkable 70xD in one operation, and does not require pecking. Previous XD technology product offerings topped out at 30xD. The company is using a new method of producing solid carbide blanks and a special grinding process. No special coolant equipment, such as an external high-pressure system, is required. Visit /www.walter-tools.com/us
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Optrex America

January 01, 2012

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The company has introduced three Super High Bright TFT LCDs, including a new 19-inch diagonal panel, with 1500 nits (cd/m2) brightness, low power consumption, wide operating temperature ranges, and white LED backlights with 100K hour lifetimes. The displays are ideal for use in outdoor environments, including direct sunlight and other high-ambient-light environments. Visit www.optrex.com
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Bruker Nano Surfaces Division

January 01, 2012

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At the Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall 2011 Meeting, Bruker announced the release of the Innova-IRIS, an integrated system for correlated atomic force microscopy and Raman spectroscopic imaging. It combines ultra-low closed loop noise, no-drift mechanical stability, and wide-open optical access make it suitable for challenging Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (TERS) research. It includes hardware integration specifically designed to accelerate a TERS setup, and an IRIS software module that offers automated mapping. Visit www.bruker.com
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Sensoray

January 01, 2012

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The model 826 is a versatile PCI Express board that features six encoder/timer/counter interfaces, 16 differential analog inputs (18-bit resolution, 100 ksps), eight analog outputs (16-bit resolution), and 48 bi-directional digital I/Os with edge capture. The 32-bit counters can operate as conventional timer/counters or in any of several special modes, directly supporting incremental encoders, pulse generation, PWM generation, frequency measurement, period measurement and pulse width measurement. Visit www.sensoray.com/826news
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