Appliance Design articles from October 2005

Appliance Design archives from October 2005

Simplicity is complicated.(EDITORIAL)(comforts and life)(Editorial)
October 1, 2005... Jay Sharer lives in a 70 sq. ft. house that, were it not for the gabled windows and inviting front porch, might be mistaken for a high-class outhouse. Convinced that others wish to live as simply, he founded the Tumbleweed Tiny House Co.,...

Shipments.(shipment of goods)(Illustration)
October 1, 2005... SHIPMENTS Product July '05 July '04 % Chg. MAJORS--TOTAL 5,205,800 5,200,500 0.1% CLEANUP--TOTAL 1,071,100 1,009,900 6.1% ...

Forecasts.(consumer electronic goods forecast)(Illustration)
October 1, 2005... FORECASTS DVD PLAYERS--Shipments (Thousands of Units) Qtr: 2004 2005 2006 1 3,575.7 2,322.9 2,023.4 2 4,552.8 3,773.5 3,117.6 3 5,233.9 4,187.1 3,842.1 4 ...

States sue DOE on appliance energy standards.(NEWS WATCH)
October 1, 2005... Fifteen states and New York City are suing the U.S. Department of Energy for failing to enact stronger energy standards required by Congress for 22 common appliances. The suit, led by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, claims the...

DVD format fight.(electronics company agree on a unified format)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Japanese electronics giants Sony and Toshiba have failed to agree on a unified format for next-generation DVDs. Talks have been suspended indefinitely between a group of companies led by Sony Corp., which supports the Blu-ray format, and the...

Johnson controls to acquire York.(NEWS WATCH)
October 1, 2005... Johnson Controls recently announced that it will acquire York International Corp. With estimated sales close to $5 billion, York will become part of the nearly $6 billion Controls Group of Johnson Controls. The combination of the Controls Group...

GAMA appoints president.(Jack W. Klimp)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Jack W. Klimp, a senior executive of the Phoenix House Foundation, has been appointed president of GAMA. GAMA is the national trade association representing manufacturers of appliances, components and related products used in space and water...

Reusable adhesives.(NEWS WATCH)
October 1, 2005... The interest of University of Akron polymer researchers in the ability of geckos to climb any surface and hang from just one toe, soon could lead to advances in adhesives used in numerous applications. The UA researchers are part of a team...

RH Lyon joins Acentech.(RH Lyon Corp joining Acentech Inc)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... RH Lyon Corp. recently expanded its consulting services by joining acoustical consulting firm, Acentech, Inc., which has locations in Cambridge, Mass., Trevose, Penn., and Thousand Oaks, Calif. As a group within the new partnership, the RH Lyon...

Fisher & Paykel Appliances.(invest in U.S. manufacturing )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... FISHER & PAYKEL APPLIANCES has tipped the amount it will invest in U.S. manufacturing due to freight costs and because it is being slapped with import duties on manufacturing equipment made in New Zealand. Chief executive John Bongard recently...

Electronics recycling.(NEWS WATCH)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... In testimony recently given to the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, the Consumer Electronics Association called for a uniform national framework for electronics recycling. CEA also suggested...

Compact 13 seer unit.(newly designed central air-conditioning system )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Carrier Corp. recently unveiled its newly designed central air-conditioning system for the U.S. market, which will be manufactured at its expanded facility in Collierville, Tenn. The new system will be optimized for the 13 Seasonal Energy...

Carbon nanotube TV.(Applied Nanotech )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Working in conjunction with a consortium of six prominent Japanese display component manufacturers, Applied Nanotech has developed a high-resolution, lull color, 25-in. diagonal carbon nanotube television with a resolution of 280 pixels x 200...

Battery powered razor.(NEWS WATCH)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Razor-maker Schick said it would add a battery-powered, four-blade model to its product lineup, stepping up the level of competition with its larger rival Gillette. Schick, owned by Energizer Holdings, said its new Quattro Power, "is the only...

Johnson Electric raises stakes.(NEWS WATCH)
October 1, 2005... Micromotor maker Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd. made a bid valued at nearly 700 million Swiss francs, or about 450 million, to buy Sala-Burgess Electronics Holding AG, topping an offer by Sumida Corp. of Japan that Sala-Burgess previously...

Meetings.(NEWS WATCH)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
October 1, 2005... International Lawn, Garden & Power Equipment Expo, Oct. 14-16, Louisville, Ky. Contact: 812/949-9200 Web site: www.expo.mow.org Polyurethanes Conference 2005, Oct.17-19, Houston, TX. Contact: 703/741-5656 Web site:...

Might metallics: arc-vapor deposition process provides durable cosmetic finishes.(COATINGS)(Cover Story)
October 1, 2005... Designers of consumer products constantly seek new approaches to improve their products' appearance and quality, while lowering cost. Low Temperature Arc Vapor Deposition systems have been used extensively in the kitchen and bath fixture...

The future of fans: brushless DC fans need current control.(direct current)
October 1, 2005... The increasing use of brushless DC cooling fans in computers and other electronic equipment is presenting equipment designers with new problems to be solved. One of these relates to fan start-up and stall conditions that impact power supply...

Thinking 13: variable-speed control will help meet new A/C energy standards.(MOTORS & MOTOR CONTROL)
October 1, 2005... According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the energy efficiency of residential unitary air conditioners and heat pumps will have to meet the 13 SEER rating by January 2006. The 13 SEER rating mandates that these systems reduce consumer...

Power packages: integrated design platform speeds development of variable-speed drives.
October 1, 2005... The trend towards adopting variable-speed, motor-drive technology is increasing as new legislation and consumer demand for energy-efficient products grows rapidly. Governments are implementing regulations around the world for eco-labeling that...

Matching the method: for plastic parts, objectives and constraints determine optimal choice.(PROTOTYPING)
October 1, 2005... Design is a matter of balance: weight vs. strength, cost vs. quality, speed vs. accuracy, and so on. As development progresses, prototyping is an essential part of the balancing process, and prototyping itself presents the designer with...

3D printing: compact systems provide low-cost, reliable test parts.(PROTOTYPING)
October 1, 2005... While 3D CAD software packages can be an invaluable tool for the design engineer, the three-dimensional capability of a software package cannot always replace the physical prototype. Having a physical prototype on hand allows the design...

Self-help designs: well-designed home medical devices help users help themselves.(INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & HUMAN FACTORS)
October 1, 2005... A graying population is placing a greater demand on home health care, and with it, the need for medical devices that can be operated independently and effectively by patients at home or while traveling. The home medical appliance industry is...

Conductive.(DESIGN MART)
October 1, 2005... Conductive, a Tier 1 supplier of Appliance and Medical Grade Power curds, specializes in power curd lines aimed at resolving power curd issues in tough high flex applications As a value driven vertically integrated manufacture Conductive...

Quest Electronics Pte Ltd.(DESIGN MART)
October 1, 2005... Garware Polyester film can be used as a layer of insulator for electric fan motors compressors, motors, transformers, electrical and electronics appliances. The PET films are UL approved and comply with RoHS regulations. Enter 402 Quest...

Weber Knapp, Inc.(DESIGN MART)
October 1, 2005... When you need a mechanism created to fit a highly-specified function call Weber Knapp Our team of problem solvers will ,take your challenge from concept to design to prototype through production. The result? A reliable component delivered on...

Renco Encoders Inc.(R35i encoder)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... RENCO's model R35i encoder incorporates a custom ASIC that includes: fewer components, increased performance arid higher quality in a 1.38" OD by 0.55" length package size while providing 3 phase brushless motor commutation for 4. 6 and 8 pole...

Simonds Inc.(Simonds Inc pneumatic tools )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Simonds Inc,, leader in pneumatic tools for the production line is introducing a new line of tools Starting with the ST 11530 and ST-17490 Air Shears. Simonds will be offering air powered sanders. drills, wrenches etc. All of these tools will...

Responsible use of refrigerants.(Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Institute )
October 1, 2005... Industry leaders, government officials, environmentalists, and the public share a common interest--improving life and the environment. ARI and its members strive every day to bring highly energy efficient equipment, to the market using the...