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USPS Ban on Lithium Ion Batteries Takes Effect this Week

May 22, 2012

As of Wednesday, May 16, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is banning all international shipments containing lithium ion batteries.


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NEMA Recommendations on AFCI / Home Electrical Product Compatibility

May 01, 2012
In 2008, new NEC codes for arc-fault circuit interrupters went into effect. While the requirements were directed at home safety, designers of home appliances, especially those which seek to improve green performance by fussing with incoming current, were also asked to adapt to make sure new interrupters did not conflict with their products.
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Herrmann Ultrasonics

April 30, 2012
One of the features of the new VE Slim Line series is the smallest, most powerful generator on the market. The generator output is available with up to 6,000 watts. The actuator widths are extremely narrow and the electronics were designed for an easy integration in electrical cabinets. The Vario is equipped with a compact 5.7-inch color touch-screen controller and data acquisition for all critical weld parameters. Visit www.herrmannultrasonics.com
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Public Input on Yellow Label Due May 16

April 09, 2012

Don’t miss your chance to comment as the FTC looks to change the yellow label. As reported in February, the Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment onproposed changes to its Appliance Labeling Rule, which requires energy efficiency labels for major household appliances and other consumer products. 


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Philips Toothbrush Wins Best of Best Design Award

April 05, 2012

 Royal Philips Electronics of The Netherlands received 18 nods from this year's red dot international product design competition, including a Best of Best award for its Sonicare DiamondClean power toothbrush. 


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NIST Updated Framework Includes New Appliance Standards

March 12, 2012

 

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released its newly updated framework (Release 2.0) for the Smart Grid.


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2012 ENERGY STAR Recipients Announced

March 06, 2012

 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)has handed out its ENERGY STAR awards for 2012, giving several appliance manufacturers boasting rights for their hard work in the areas of water and energy efficiency. 


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Smart Washer Demo Features RFID, NFC

March 01, 2012

NXP Semiconductors, a semiconductor supplier based in The Netherlands, is demonstrating an RFID- and NFC-enabled smart washing machine at the Embedded World tradeshow, happening this week in Nuremberg, Germany.


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Powerful Choices

March 01, 2012

 Considering battery choice early on in the product development process can save time and money, and make the difference between ordinary and truly remarkable products. 


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Self-Powered Switches

March 01, 2012

 Able to find just enough power to operate a tiny wireless signal just about anywhere, energy-harvesting switches and relays could represent the next great evolution in electromechanical design. 


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Boost ACR Energy Efficiency with Copper MicroGroove Tubes

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