page 55 Supplier Solutions: Fasteners, Adhesives and Tapes Fasteners, Adhesives and Tapes
Delhi Industries (Delhi, Ontario, Canada) makes industrial fans and blower units used in the HVAC systems of large buildings and factories.
Feature Articles
page 12 Guest Editorial Another Perspective on RoHS
by Richard Topping, RFTopping Consultants LLC
One cannot pick up a trade publication or surf an industry Web site these days without seeing something (and often quite a bit) about RoHS.
page 36 International Appliance Technical Conference 2006 Future Solutions
by Tim Somheil, Editor
Technology is being developed to keep tech-savvy appliance buyers safe, to save them energy, even give them a little bling.
page 40 Technology Report Sensitive Sensors
Three highly sensitive accelerometers offer appliance engineers design flexibility and enhanced functionality for a range of appliance applications.
page 42 Motor Technology A Clean Machine
Designed for medical appliance applications, a 16-mm brushless motor provides sterilization features and high performance in a compact package.
page 43 Electronics Report Efficient LED Driver
Ideal for the hand-held electronics market, a new step-up converter can drive nine white LEDs in a series at 20 mA from a single-cell lithium ion battery.
page 45 Cooking Appliances Details Make the Difference
Rommelsbacher’s double hotplate uses a new control that integrates an “on/off” switch with a bimetal thermostat.
page 24 Tokyo Report Japanese PAC Market Growing Steadily
by Wasaku Ishida, Japan correspondent, and president, JARN (Japan Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News)
Demand for packaged air-conditioners (PACs) began to grow in the second-half of 2003 and growth continued throughout 2005, reflecting the recovery in the Japanese economy.
page 24 New Delhi Report Indians Prefer Foreign Appliances
by Adite Chatterjee, India Correspondent
Fifteen years ago, Indian consumers generally favored foreign-made products, and any consumer product with a Made in India tag might be considered inferior and of poor quality.
