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Case Study: Testing Equipment
High Accuracy in Low-Pressure Transducers
The low-pressure transducers that heating and comfort conditioning OEM
NORDYNE uses may not be very big, but they do perform a vital testing
function.
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Appliance Engineer - The Open Door
Industrial Design Meets Engineering
Michael Prince, president, Beyond Design
Industrial designers and engineers have two very different functions,
but both understand the vital role that each plays in the product
development process.
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Appliance Engineer - Motor Technology
Efficient Refrigeration
An EC motor designed for commercial refrigeration applications is said
to use 15% less power at rated speed than a conventional PSC motor.
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Appliance Engineer - Electronics Report
Minimized Drift
New op amps are the first with an on-chip, one-shot
calibration circuit to calibrate offset voltage at power-up or based on
the state of an external pin.
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Appliance Engineer - Technology Report
Stealthy Pump
A centrifugal pool and spa pump eliminates diffusers to reduce noise.
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Appliance Engineer - Manufacturing Technology
Marking on the Fly
Coders can perform direct parts marking on moving or static products with more accuracy, faster speed, and little need for maintenance.
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Appliance Engineer - Materials Technology
Nanoporous Insulation
Thanks to its composition, an eco-friendly nanoporous
material is able to achieve an ultrathin profile while offering
hydrophobicity and resistance to flame spread and smoke emission.
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