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Appliances

Additive Manufacturing’s Role in Appliance Design

Carl Dekker
Our appliances work together to lend us a helping hand with our day to day tasks, but have you ever thought about what forces collaborated to create those appliances?  …
Refrigerant
HVAC

Refrigerants Update

Rajan Rajendran
For those who are attempting to keep track of the regulations surrounding the use of certain refrigerants in commercial refrigeration, chances are they may find themselves more than a little …
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Mechanical

Five HVAC/R Industry Trends to See at AHR 2019

Edward
Edward McMenamin
When the HVAC industry converges on Atlanta for AHR Expo 2019, attendees can expect to see manufacturers showcase products aiming to be both smarter and more efficient—automation and connectivity will …
Highend-range
Technology

Design Quality

Michelle
Michelle Bangert
The glass door to his 5-year-old oven shattered a few years back, but Gregg Davis was not terribly bothered by it. When he called the manufacturer—long after the warranty had …
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Mechanical

White Goods and Fastener Assembly

Lori Logan
In the past, white goods were offered by the manufacturer and the customers, generally, had no design input. However, as the demand for customization increased and the competitive market expanded, …
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Mechanical

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane: Flow Patterns around an Oscillating Piezoelectric Fan Blade

Sarah Fields
From a snake’s movement, to a gecko’s climbing grip, to a cheetah’s running stride, bio-inspired design is making its way into robotics, electronics, and medical device innovations. Among the creatures …
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Mechanical

The Switch to EC Motors is On

Alex Wiegmann
New energy conservation standards taking effect next year will require changes to the specialty heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems used in modular classrooms, office buildings and telecom structures that …

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