August 2008
Safety Compliance Testing - Household Appliances Require Safety Compliance, Too
Appliance manufacturers should not forget that, per the international standard EN 60335-1, European household appliances and similar electrical equipment also require EMC testing for safety compliance.
June 2008
Testing Equipment - Testing’s Many Roles
As products differentiate, so do the requirements put on the testing equipment used during their development and manufacture.
January 2008
North America Forecast - 2008: The Industry Shows Its Resilience
While shipment numbers remain sluggish, the U.S. industry continues to court success by cutting costs and convincing consumers to pay a premium for value-added appliances.
January 2008
Europe Forecast - The Power of Persistence
European appliance makers remain optimistic that, despite high tax hikes and increasing material costs, 2008 could be a growth year.
January 2008
Latin America Forecast - Continuing Growth in Latin America
After a period of robust growth, the Latin American appliance market will slow down to show steady performance increases in 2008.
January 2008
Forecast India, China, Middle East - Another Growth Year in 2008
Despite the impact of sluggish U.S. economy, appliance industries in China, India, and the Middle East should continue growing in 2008.
December 2007
Quality and Testing/Certification - Testing the Quality of Luxury Appliances
Consumers of built-in luxury appliances from Sub-Zero Inc. and Wolf Appliance Inc. pay for and expect a high degree of reliability.
December 2007
2007 Year in Review - Moving and Shaking: 2007 Industry Year in Review
It was a year marked by uncertain markets, the continuing shift of manufacturing to lower-cost production centers, and the mounting importance of environmental factors in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of appliances.
December 2007
2007 Year in Review - Appliance Standards and the Environment in 2007
December 2007
13th Annual Portrait of the Latin American Appliance Industry
The availability of credit continued to stimulate the Latin American market for home appliances in 2006.
November 2007
Appliance Line - The UK Looks for a Better Way
If the British government wants to be successful in meeting domestic energy efficiency goals, it may need to take a different approach.
November 2007
Manufacturing Standards - Meeting ANSI Z535.6 Compliance Standards in Collateral Materials
About a year ago, a new manufacturing standard for product safety information was issued to govern product manuals, instructions, and other collateral materials.
July 2007
Cord & Cord Sets - Plugging Safety
In the world of cord and cord set suppliers, electrical safety is a powerful, complex, and dynamic force. Consumers, OEMs, and regulating bodies demand more and more safety features. And with nations developing their own, sometimes idiosyncratic, standards, the challenge to the global supplier is daunting.
July 2007
Connectors & Wire Harnesses - The Critical Components
Proper connection is critical: a high-quality connector can ensure a safe appliance and a happy customer. Thankfully, the global connector industry is healthy, strong, and rich in new technologies.
July 2007
Connectors & Wire Harnesses - The Connector Market Worldwide
July 2007
The Open Door - Global Regulations and YOUR Trade Associations
June 2007
Testing Equipment - Testing Equipment Adapts
When appliance OEMs sneeze, makers of testing equipment catch a cold. For every change an OEM makes in manufacturing processes or product specifications, testing equipment suppliers must adapt.
June 2007
Testing Equipment - Pressure's On When Electronics Meet Faucets
May 2007
APPLIANCE Line - Leveling the European Playing Field
In Europe, the appliance industry takes a strong stance on environmental freeloaders.
May 2007
Safety Regulations - The Impact of Safety Regulations on MCUs in Home Appliances
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