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ACTUATORS Stretching Out Jul L-19 Shipments
Appliance Manufacturer Advancing Heat Transfer L-21 Association Report: ARI—Key to World
Conference & Expo Sep 41 Changing Fast Jul L-22 Markets—Harmonized Standards
ACQUISITIONS/MERGERS/CONSOLIDATIONS Hands Off Jul 65 Special Section: Welbilt Turns Up the Heat....
Welbilt: The Building of Welbilt Taking Hits Jul 66 The Building of Welbilt
Welbilt: CEO’s Decentralized Approach A Cool 60% Savings ...........sssscecsssssssssssesseeees Aug 44 CEO’s Decentralized Approach
Achieves Unifying Vision W-6 Appliance Manufacturer Achieves Unifying Vision
Welbilt: The Garland Group— Conference & Expo 57 The Garland Group: —
Four-Star Combination Ww-9 New & Notable: Furnace/AC in One 16 Four-Star Combi
Welbilt: Cleveland Steams Ahead W-14 Appliance Manufacturer Cleveland Steams Ahead
Welbilt: Lincoln—New Player Conference & Expo 41 Development Center Advances
Carves a New Niche W-25 Smooth Cooling p 80 Commercial Cooking
Lennox: Metamorphosis in Progress L-3 Association Report: ARI— Frymaster Sizzles As Market Leader
Lennox: Priority No. |— Growing with the World Web dias 24 Lincoln: New Player Carves a New Niche
Grow International B L-16 Driving with DSP 40 For Belshaw: The World
Lennox: Going for the Flow L-12 Why Not? 51 Is One Big Marketing Opportunity .......
Lennox: Driving the Market L-18 AIR CONDITIONERS (Room) Global Fast Food to Drive Mile High
ADHESIVES (See Fasteners/Adhesives/Joining) Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, Frankly Speaking:
ADVERTISING/PROMOTION Slow Growth and Mixed Signals International Certification
Lennox: Complete Approach 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market and Editorial: Vive le Confortec
Image & Focus Component/Material Consumption) Cutting Edge: Think and Ye Shall Activate .... EI19ND9DI6ET XO RIAL
AIR CLEANERS (Purifiers) Air-Treatment Innovations New & Notable: ‘Shake Awake,’
Welbilt: The Garland Group— Editorial: Go Ahead...Prove Me Wrong Wwietahr aBbeleep ,C oWmaprumttehr , byFa sDte sRiegand out
Four-Star Combination AIR HANDLERS
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1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) Lennox: Stretching Out
Association Report: GAMA—Public Safety
Addressing [AQ Concerns ALARMS Campaign Benefits Our Industry
Air Quality Improver New & Notable: The Intruder Router 4 Design Whiz Kids
New & Notable: Space Saver ALLOYS Technology Update: Electrical Testing—
AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEAT PUMPS Alloy Eyes Appliances ...........:.:ssssesesssesseseenees Detection of Corona in Small Coils
Editorial: Yes, but... Jan Smart Choice and Motors
Cutting Edge: New Heat Pump System ALUMINUM Different by Design
Gets More Heat from Cold Jan 1996 Market Profile 47th Annual International Appliance
Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, (Component/Material Consumption) Technical Conference
Slow Growth and Mixed Signals Alloy Eyes Appliances By the Way: Breaking and Entering
Cutting Edge: Chilling with Hydrogen Vacuum Gets the Hook Editorial: Mark Your Calendar
Association Report: ARI—Key to One-Third Cost Cut Cutting Edge: Conversing with Appliances ....
World Markets—Harmonized Standards ...... Bright Look, Even Heat for Iron Soleplate .... Shipments
IATC Preview AM CONFERENCE & EXPO Association Report: AHAM—Stepping onto
1996 Market Profile (Share of Market and Recycling Key to Material Choice the Web without a Net
Component/Material Consumption).............. AM Conference & Expo Program Set . Confortec Review
Air Treatment Innovations Appliance Manufacturer The French Market Up Close
Going Global: Lennox, Copeland Conference & Expo Refrigerator Is Europe’s Favorite: U.S.
Editorial: Go Ahead...Prove Me Wrong Appliance Manufacturer Brands Respond with Stepped-Up Efforts ....
Ninth Annual Excellence in Design Winners.. Conference & Expo Bosch Targets U.S. Niche
Advanced Inverter Yields Editorial: AMCE— Electrolux Stand Is Quiet (by Design)
Motor-Efficiency Gains ...........ssssssesseesseeeees Committed to Continuous Improvement and Efficient
Association Report: ARI—Giving Credit Turning 233 Tons of White Treating Dish a Noise
to the HVAC/R Industry into ‘Green’ Daily Samsung’s European Strategy
How to Solve Fan Vibration By the Way: Rising from the Ashes? .............. Is Ceramic-Coated
Selecting the Right Fan ANSWER MACHINES beers = s Emphasis: Europeanization
Silent Scrolls Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, zation
Update: HCFC Substitutes ... Slow Growth and Mixed Signals ..............+++« pe Market Profile (Share of Market and
Editorial: Plane Talk APPLIANCES (General Interest) Component/Material Consumption)
Editorial: Yes. but... Bauknecht, Arcelik Show
IATC Review: Today’s Engineers— Vacuum-Panel Refrigerator
Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders, Cutting Edge: New Heat Pump System
Says IATC Keynoter Gets More Heat from Cold Component I
Special Section: Multifaceted Shipments Show Stoppers
Lennox International Association Report: NHMA— Technology Update: Controls—Touch Control
Metamorphosis in Progress Alliance Initiative Takes on Challenges Uses Field-Effect Sensor ....... s
Lennox International: Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, Editorial: Go Ahead...Prove Me Wrong.........
Manufacturing Locations Slow Growth and Mixed Signals Cutting Edge: New System Prevents Shake,
Lennox Milestones Technology Update: Advances Rattle& Roll
in Fastening Plastics New & Notable: Breadmaker-Cakemaker,
PrIinotreirtnya tNioo.n al1 : BGursoiwn ess ...........sssssesseesessesses BAyr et heF lWoawyi:n g StFurdeeenltys ’ Design Juices S‘oSuhnodw era t WHaovmee’, MGiecnerroawla-vPeu blOivce nC,o mCpiunteemras ..May
Complete Approach Editorial: That’s Customer-Driven Shipments May
Going for the Flow Cutting Edge: Chilling with Hydrogen Association Report: NHMA—
Harvest of Innovations New & Notable: Induction Cooking, Radiant Cooker, Design Oasis Greets 1997 Housewares
Rooftop Renaissance Ultrasonic Dishwasher, Water Jet Cutter, Fuzzy Logic Guests in New South Building
Driving the Market Blender, ‘Convection’ Microwave Feb 10 Ninth Annual Excellence in Design Winners..May
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Technology Update: Motors—Advanced Cutting Edge: Virtual Tactility New & Notable: Cinema Sound at Home
Inverter Yields Motor-Efficiency Gains ........ May 57 Shipments Ninth Annual Excellence
By the Way: Good News, Bad News New & Notable: Grilling in a ‘Beer Keg,’ in Design Winners
on the Manufacturing Front 108- A New ‘Lock’ Every Time, A World First, AUTOMATION
Editorial: Change Now or Die The Rat Zapper, The First Flat Flashlight, Welbilt: For Belshaw—The World
Cutting Edge: Designing ‘Rub-a-dub-dub’ Gets the Brushoff, Scraping Is One Big Marketing Opportunity ..............
with Edison and Einstein and Carving a Snap, Instant CO Protection... Flame-Sprayed Metal-Oxide Elements
Shipments Association Report: ARI— A Giant Step into A ion
New & Notable: First 10-Slot Portable PC, Growing with the World Wide Web Supplier Steps On It
‘Visual’ Engraver, Vent Hovers Above Technology Update: Ignition Control—
Cook Surface, Faster Than the Speed of........ Direct-Spark System Addresses Metal/Plastic Combo
AM Conference & Expo Program Set Performance/Cost Cooking Concerns Tight Thread Joint for Thin Material
Association Report: ARI—Giving Credit Frankly Speaking: Operator Friendly
to the HVAC/R Industry High Output Hinges on Automation
Technology Update: Molding— Editorial: AMCE—Committed to Tighten Up
Virtual Molding Continuous Imp Designed-In Sealant
Frankly Speaking: The Carbon Monoxide Enviroscene: Keeping Nickel Cadmium Cutting Edge: Designing a
Detector Debate in Power Tools Tabletop Factory
Editorial: Plane Talk New & Notable: A Wheel Sharp Product, Door to Quality
Cuatntdi nSge eE d3g-eD: TSVte p Right Up T‘hLea dyI ntGraurddeern ,R’o uLtoeork : No Streaks or Swirls, U.S. Automation for Turkish Motor Parts
Shipments Shipments Editorial: Grade-A Smorgasbord
NeDuwa l&-F uNeolt abRlaen:g eM,a dCeo okiinn Agm ewriitcha ,L ight, TeAcuhtnoomlaotigcy UVps.d atMea:n uaAld hesives— TeAcuhtnoomlaotgicy UVps.d atMea:n uaAld hesives—
Open Flame Gas Burner on CERAN, BALLASTS
Mix, Match and Blend, Made in Italy By the Way: Rising from the Ashes? .............. 1996 Market Profile
Association Report: GAMA— ASSEMBLY (Component/Material Consumption) .....-sese«:
Political Awareness Serves Industry Well ..... BAR CODE READERS
Plastic Motor Components Benefit
Technology Update: Motors—The Simple Electrolux, Makita Package Deal
Truth About Motor-Drive Compatibility Technology Update: Fastening— BATTERIES
IAToTmCo rRreovwi’esw : ETnovdiaryo’nsm enEtnagli neLeeardse—r s, Advances in Fastening Plastics Decked Out in Plastic
Says IATC Keynoter Link to Innovation A Prize Winner
Special Section: Multifaceted Lighting the Way With Stainless-Steel Relay,
Lennox International Hybrid Appliances the Grass Is Greener
Metamorphosis in Progress Supplier Steps On It Rechargeable Batteries
Lennox International: Coming Soon: Modular Refrigerators Leading the Charge
Manufacturing Locations ‘Logging’ Easier Assembly Choosing the Chemistry
Lennox Milestones Adhesives the Spark Plug Package Deal
CProimoprilteyt eN o.A pp1:r Goracohw International Business .... A‘Pdrviacne ceFisg htienr ’A erKoObsi c CoAcmrpyolniecsn ts S1 afe Circounist s
Going for the Flow Vacuum Gets the Hook Enviroscene: Keeping Nickel Cadmium
Harvest of Innovations .. in Power Tools
Editorial: Plane Talk
Rooftop Renaissance BEARINGS
Lennox: Going for the Flow
Driving the Market Designing In Cost-Effective Reliability
Lennox: Rooftop Renaissance
Stretching Out Motorized Impellers Spawn Success Stories .....
Lennox: Advancing Heat Transfer
Advancing Heat Transfer A Glide-Smooth Ride for Dryer Drum
Changing Fast Material Switch Meets Mandated Cost Cut... BELTS
By the Way: Push Button, Pull Hair od Metal Forming & Assembly 1996 Market Profile
Editorial: Dream Team—NASA and Kirby .... Keep Rolling (Component/Material Consumption
Cutting Edge: Hot Laser Has Cold Touch Hands Off BEVERAGE DISPENSERS
Shipments Taking Hits Achieving Longer Life, Lower Costs...
New & Notable: Space Saver, Appetizing Staying Flexible Coffee Machine Takes Naps
Exposure, Grills for Pros, Two-in-One Big Twins BIRD FEEDERS
Association Report: AHAM—New Never Empty 4 Design Whiz Kids
Relationships Bring New Responsibilities
BLENDERS
TeFcahsntoelnoignyg SUtprdaatteeg:y FCaonsstiedneirnagt—io ns Tighten Up New & Notable: Fuzzy Logic Blenders
AHAM: Panels Address Cost of Quality Slick Setup 4 Design Whiz Kids
Appliance Manufacturer Designed-In Sealant 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market)
Conference & Expo Technology Update: Fastening— 4.6% Annual Growth Predicted
Frankly Speaking: ISO 14001— Fastening Strategy Considerations BLOWERS (See Fans and Blowers)
More Pros Than Cons A Cool 60% Savings .... BOILERS
Editorial: Creative Age Needs Geese The Tough Guy Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996,
Cutting Edge: Designing a Tabletop Factory....Sep Cutting Edge: Designing Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
Shipments Sep a Tabletop Factory Staying Flexible
New & Notable: Bilevel Toaster, Six-in-One Recipe for Success BOTTLED-WATER STATIONS
Fax, Cappuccine Pronto, Reigniting Range, Assembly New for Bottled-Water Stations
Sinw iOnngei,n g‘ PuOrvee nCso,n vSemcatrito n’W asher, Furnace/AC ItParloy’dsu cNtairodni CChlaanmgpeso vDerosw n on BRACKETS
Association Report: NHMA— To Minutes from Hours Taking the Load Off Frigidaire
100th Show Gives Small-Appliance BRAKES
Makers Reason to Reflect Ribbon-Cable Switch 1996 Market Profile
Appliance Manufacturer Two-in-One (Component/Material Consumption)
Conference & Expo Turning Steel Designs Inside Out. Cutting Edge: New System Prevents Shake,
Technology Update: Metals— AUDIO/VIDEO APPLIANCES Rattle & Roll
Stainless Steel for Appliances Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, BRANDS
By the Way: Are You an Envirophile? . Slow Growth and Mixed Signals Welbilt: The Garland Group—
Editorial: Grade-A Smorgasbord 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) Four-Star Combination
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Lennox: Priority No. 1— CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS Lennox: Advancing Heat Transfer
Grow International Business Jul L-6 Association Report: ARI—Key to Hands Off
Lennox: Driving the Market. World Markets—Harmonized Standards COMMERCIAL APPLIANCES
Lennox: Stretching Out AM Conference & Expo Program Set Cutting Edge: New Heat Pump System
BREADMAKERS Appliance Manufacturer Gets More Heat from Cold
1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) Conference & Expo Editorial: That’s Customer-Driven
New & Notable: Breadmaker—Cakemaker.... Appliance Manufacturer Special Section: Welbilt Turns Up the Heat....
BUFFET RANGE Conference & Expo The Building of Welbilt
A 70-Year Love Affair with Chrome CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs CEO’s Decentralized Approach
BURNERS (See Cooktops & Burners) Association Report: ARI—Key to Achieves Unifying Vision
World Markets—Harmonized Standards
BUSINESS/OFFICE APPLIANCES The Garland Group: Four-Star
Editorial: Yes, but... Astso otchiea tHioVnA CR/eRpo rtIn:d uAsRtrIy— Giving Credit Combination
Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, Update: HCFC Substitute Cleveland Steams Ahead
Slow Growth and Mixed Signals Development Center Advances
IATC Preview Coming Soon: Modular Refrigerators Commercial Cooking
1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) ZePraos s OBDaPy erB lToewsitsn g Agents Frymaster Sizzles As Market Leader.............. Feb
Ninth Annual Excellence IATC Review: Today’s Engineers— Lincoln: New Player Carves a New Niche
in Design Winners Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders, For Belshaw: The World
Editorial: Change Now or Die Says [ATC Keynoter Is One Big Marketing Opportunity ..
Appliance Manufacturer Appliance Manufacturer Global Fast Food to Drive Mile High..
Conference & Expo Conference & Expo Achieving Longer Life, Lower Costs
U.S. Automation for Turkish Motor Parts Turning 233 Tons of White Creative Solutions
CABLES into ‘Green’ Daily Different by Design
Technology Over Tradition Why Not? Trade Groups Tout Technology
CAD/CAM CHROME 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market)
Baxter Healthcare Speeds A 70-Year Love Affair with Chrome Designing Out Leaks .........::sssssssessseesseessseeesneed Apr
Product Development CLEANUP APPLIANCES Designing In Efficiency
Technology Update: Metalforming— Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, Ninth Annual Excellence
Software Solution to Break Press-Brake Slow Growth and Mixed Signals in Design Winners
Bottlenecking
New & Notable: Ultrasonic Dishwasher Labor and Leaks Cut
Advancing Prototypes
Different by Design Advances in Aerobic Acrylics .
IATC Preview
1996 Market Profile (Share of Market and Lennox: Metamorphosis in Progress
On-Site Adhesive Expertise Component/Material Consumption) Lennox: Complete Approach ...
Cuatntdi nSge eE d3g-eD: TSVte p Right Up Disposal Switch That Runs on Air...... Lennox: Going for the Flow
Lennox: Harvest of Innovations 4.6% Annual Growth Predicted Lennox: Rooftop Renaissance .
Staying Flexible 10% Cost Cut Lennox: Driving the Market.
Recipe for Success Variable Wattage Element Lennox: Stretching Out ...
CALCULATORS Editorial: Grade-A Smorgasbord Lennox: Changing Fast
Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, DeSstriugcntiunrgal SCtaoimnpleosnse nSttsee l into Staying Flexible
Slow Growth and Mixed Signals New & Notable: Appetizing Exposure,
CAMCORDERS Prepaint Momentum Grills for Pros
Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, Why Not? Appliance Manufacturer
Slow Growth and Mixed Signals ...............++: Jan CLOCKS Conference & Expo
1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) New & Notable: ‘Shake Awake’ Coffee Machine Takes Naps
CAMERAS Precision Time Why Not?
Smart, Power-Camera Controller CO DETECTORS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Pointing the Way Frankly Speaking: The Carbon-Monoxide Editorial: Change Now or Die
An LCD Viewfinder Detector Debate COMPACTORS
CAN OPENERS New & Notable: Instant CO Protection Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996,
4 Design Whiz Kids COATED COIL Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) Powder Coated Coil Advances...........:s:ssssesese Nov 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market)
CAPACITORS Prepaint Momentum COMPONENTS
1996 Market Profile COATINGS/FINISHES (See Finishes/Coatings) Cutting Edge: New Heat Pump System
(Component/Material Consumption) ............ COFFEEMAKERS Gets More Heat from Cold
CARBON MONOXIDE SENSORS 4 Design Whiz Kids Mar Taking the Load Off Frigidaire
Frankly Speaking: The Carbon-Monoxide 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market and Toro’s Complex Housings Capitalize
Detector Debate Component/Material Consumption) on Plastics’ $ h
CARTONS Ninth Annual Excellence Baxter Healthcare Speeds Product
1996 Market Profile in Design Winner Development
(Component/Material Consumption) Achieving At-a-Glance Technology Update: Fastening—Advances
C-BAND HOME SATELLITE EARTH STATION Product Differentiation in Fastening Plastics
Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, 4.6% Annual Growth Predicted Flame Sensor Durability
Slow Growth and Mixed Signals New & Notable: Cappuccino Pronto IAHR Preview
CD PLAYERS Appliance Manufacturer In-Die Tapping Speeds Production
Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, Conference & Expo While Cutting Costs
Slow Growth and Mixed Signals Coffee Machine Takes Naps..............sessessee Nov IATC Preview
1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) .. COIL WINDING 1996 Market Profile
Smart Choice Technology Update: Electrical Testing— (Component/Material Consumption)...
Cutting the Cost of Complexity Detection of Corona in Designing In Cost-Effective Reliability
CELLULAR PHONES Small Coils and Motors Predicting, Hearing Compressor Noise
Cutting Edge: Hot Laser Has Cold Touch Coil Winding Before Prototyping
CERAMICS U.S. Automation for Turkish Motor Parts Update: HCFC Substitutes
Flame-Sprayed Metal-Oxide Elements Innovations Adhesive the Spark Plug
Achieving At-a-Glance Product COILS ‘Price Fighter’ KOs Components.....
Diff or Lennox: Driving the Market Precision Time
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Lennox: Going for the Flow Jul L-12 U.S. Automation for Turkish Motor Parts ...... Labor and Leaks Cut
Lennox: Driving the Market Jul L-18 Cutting Edge: Virtual Tactility IATC Review: Today’s Engineers—
One-Stop Shopping for a Power Factor Correction Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders,
Total Gas Oven Control System Jul 63 Stainless-Steel Strip a Computer’s Dream Says IATC Keynoter
Taking Hits Jul 66 CONDENSERS Lennox: Harvest of Innovations
A Cool 60% Savings 44 Editorial: Change Now or Die Lennox: Rooftop Renaissance
The Tough Guy 47 Efficient Cost Saver By the Way: Push Button, Pull Hair
A Prize Winner Aug 48 Condensers, Compressors, Refrigerants........... ApCpolnifaenrceen ceM an&u fEaxctpuor er
TAepCpcolhninfaoenlrceoeng cye M aUnp&ud faEatxcetp:u or Iegrn ition Control— Sep 41 CoCnhidlelnisnegr ChRaelsleeanrgcehs Addresses EHdaintdorsi alO:n Grade-A Smorgasbord
Direct-Spark System Addresses Lennox: Rooftop Renaissance Why Not?
Performance/Cost Cooking Concerns .......... Oct 65 Lennox: Driving the Market CONVECTION
COMPOSITES Lennox: Stretching Out New & Notable: ‘Convection’ Microwave
Hybrid Appliances 58 CONNECTORS AND CORDS IATC Review: Today’s Engineers—
AM Conference & Expo Program Set 16 Toro’s Complex Housings Capitalize Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders,
Appliance Manufacturer on Plastics’ Strength Says IATC Keynoter
Conference & Expo 57 IATC Preview Heat Cure for Medical Appliances
Appliance Manufacturer 1996 Market Profile CONVEYOR SYSTEMS
Conference & Expo (Component/Material Consumption) Keep Rolling
COMPRESSORS Connectors & Cords Never Empty
Cutting Edge: New Heat Pump System Technology Over Tradition COOKING APPLIANCES
Gets More Heat from Cold Innovations Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996,
Cutting Edge: Chilling with Hydrogen Cord Assembly Meets Bissell’s Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
Smart Defrosting Offshore Needs New & Notable: Induction Cooking,
IAHR Preview A Giant Step into Automation Radiant Cooker, ‘Convection’ Microwave ....F
IATC Preview IATC Review: Today’s Engineers— Special Section: Welbilt
1996 Market Profile Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders, Turns Up the Heat
(Component/Material Consumption) Says IATC Keynoter The Building of Welbilt
Going Global: Lennox, Copeland Dow Resins Take the Heat CEO’s Decentralized Approach
Carrier Teams with AlliedSignal, Copeland... CONSUMER ELECTRONICS Achieves Unifying Vision
Editorial: Change Now or Die Editorial: Yes, but... The Garland Group:
Condensers, Compressors, Refrigerants Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, Four-Star Combination
Predicting, Hearing Compressor Noise Slow Growth and Mixed Signals Cleveland Steams Ahead
Before Prototyping 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) Development Center Advances
Update: HCFC Substitutes Hot Dish for a Wintry Night Commercial Cooking
Solutions Group Formed New & Notable: Cinema Sound at Home Frymaster Sizzles As Market Leader.............
Labor and Leaks Cut Ninth Excellence in Design Winners ... Lincoln: New Player Carves a New Niche......
Lennox: Harvest of Innovations Advances in Aerobic Acrylics FoIrs OBneel shBaiwg: MaTrhkee tWionrgl dO pportunity
Lennox: Stretching Out Smart Choice In-Die Tapping Speeds Production
Appliance Manufacturer Cutting Edge: Step Right Up While Cutting Costs
Conference & Expo and See 3-D TV First Fuzzy Logic for Cooktop Controller
ApCpolnifaenrceen ceM an&u fEaxcptuor er CONSUMER RESEARCH Award Winners
Why Not? Sunbeam Cooks with Plastics More Halogen Power
COMPUTERS Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, A Darker Glass Ceramic
Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, A Switch That’s In Its Element
Slow Growth and Mixed Signals First Fuzzy Logic for Cooktop Controller ......Feb Different by Design
Welbilt: Frymaster Sizzles 4 Design Whiz Kids Mar 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market)
As Market Leader Recycling Key to Material Choice May Dow Resins Take the Heat
Welbilt: For Belshaw—The World Appliance Manufacturer COOKTOPS AND BURNERS
Is One Big Marketing Opportunity Conference & Expo Sep
New & Notable: Induction Cooking
Cutting Edge: Think and Ye Shall Activate .... CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT (See Quality)
Welbilt: The Garland Group—
New & Notable: Wearable Computer. CONTROLS, SOLENOIDS & VALVES Four-Star Combination
Motoring Ahead with Controls, Solenoids & Valves Flame Sensor Durability
Automated Quality Control A Range of Firsts Cooktops & Burners
By the Way: Breaking and Entering Coffee Machine Takes Naps First Fuzzy Logic for Cooktop Controller
1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) Innovations Award Winners
Link to Innovation CONTROLS, TIMERS & SENSORS More Halogen Power
New & Notable: General-Public Computers .... Cutting Edge: New Heat Pump System A Darker Glass Ceramic
Ninth Annual Excellence Gets More Heat from Cold
in Design Winners A Switch That’s In Its Element
Pointing the Way Controls, Timers & Sensors Different by Design
Editorial: Change Now or Die Measuring Humidity in Dry Cleaning Trade Groups Tout Technology
Cutting Edge: Designing Flame Sensor Durability IATC Preview
with Edison and Einstein Smart Defrosting 1996 Market Profile
New & Notable: First 10-Slot Portable PC .... Innovations (Component/Material Consumption)
Rugged Computer IAHR Preview Modified Enameling Steel for Cooktops ........
Cutting Edge: Step Right Up First Fuzzy Logic for Cooktop Controller New & Notable: Open Flame Gas Burner
and See 3-D TV Different by Design on CERAN
Slick Setup IATC Preview Under-Glass Controls
Cutting Edge: Hot Laser Has Cold Touch 1996 Market Profile One-Stop Shopping for a
Cutting Edge: Designing a (Component/Material Consumption) Total Gas Oven Control System
Tabletop Factory Technology Update: Controls— By the Way: Push Button, Pull Hair
Recipe for Success Touch Control Uses Field-Effect Sensors .... Appliance Manufacturer
Appliance Manufacturer Advanced Inverter Conference & Expo
Conference & Expo Yields Motor-Efficiency Gains Why Not?
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COPPER A Prize Winner Innovations
1996 Market Profile One-Third Cost Cut Appliance Manufacturer
(Component/Material Consumption) Appliance Manufacturer Conference & Expo
Alloy Eyes Appliances Conference & Expo Why Not?
Labor and Leaks Cut By the Way: ISO 14001— DEHUMIDIFIERS
Zapping Steel More Pros Than Cons Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996,
CORDLESS (Rechargeable) APPLIANCES 10% Cost Cut Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
Ninth Annual Excellence Smooth Cooling Trade Groups Tout Technology
in Design Winners Moisturizing Oxygen 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market)
New & Notable: A World First, Technology Trends ............:ssessesssecseessesseesnsenees Air-Treatment Innovation
‘Rub-a-dub-dub’ Gets the Brushoff Door to Quality DENTAL APPLIANCES
With Stainless-Steel Relay, Italy’s Nardi Clamps Down IATC Review: Today’s Engineers—
the Grass Is Greener on Production Changeovers Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders,
Leading the Charge Driving with DSP Says IATC Keynoter
Choosing the Chemistry Small Is Better DESIGN
Package Deal Ribbon-Cable Switch Sunbeam Cooks with Plastics
Two or Four? Programmable Headers: Toro’s Complex Housings Capitalize
Electrifying Alternatives to DIP Switches on Plastics’ Strength
Showstoppers Two-in-One Baxter Healthcare
Choosing the Chemistry Speeds Product Develop
Enviroscene: Keeping Nickel Cadmium
in Power Tools Turning Steel Designs Inside Out Technology Update: Fastening—
CORDSETS Technology Update: Adhesives— Advances in Fastening Plastics
Automatic Vs. Manual By the Way: Students’ Design Juices
ApCpolnifaenrceen ceM an&u fEaxctpuor er CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS Are Flowing Freely
CORRUGATED FIBERBOARD Lighting the Way Editorial: That’s Customer-Driven
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COST REDUCTIONS (Savings) Lennox: Rooftop Renaissance ‘Convection’ Microwave
Taking the Load Off Frigidaire Recipe for Success Welbilt: CEO’s Decentralizing Approach
Plastic Motor Components CRTs Achieves Unifying Vision
Benefit Electrolux, Makita 1996 Market Profile Welbilt: The Garland Group—
Coatings: Solid Choice (Component/Material Consumption) Four-Star Combination
Welbilt: CEO’s Decentralized Approach CUSTOMER-DRIVEN Welbilt: Cleveland Steams Ahead
Achieves Unifying Vision Editorial: That’s Customer-Driven Welbilt: Development Center
Welbilt: The Garland Group: Welbilt: The Building of Welbilt Advances Commercial Cooking
Four-Star Combination Welbilt: CEO’s Decentralized Approach Welbilt: Frymaster Sizzles
Welbilt: Frymaster Sizzles Achieves Unifying Vision As Market Leader
As Market Leader Welbilt: Cleveland Steams Ahead Welbilt: Lincoln—New Player
In-Die Tapping Speeds Production Welbilt: Development Center Carves a New Niche...
While Cutting Costs Advances Commercial Cooking Welbilt: For Belshaw—The World
Achieving Longer Life, Lower Costs Welbilt: Frymaster Sizzles Is One Big Marketing Opportunity
Flame-Sprayed Metal-Oxide Elements As Market Leader First Fuzzy Logic for Cooktop Controller
Technology Over Tradition Welbilt: Lincoln:—New Player Award Winners
Cord Assembly Meets Carves a New Niche More Halogen Power
Bissell’s Offshore Needs ..........::ssssseseseeseeees WeIlsb iOlnte: BFiorg MBaerlksehtainwg— TOhpep orWtournlidt y A Darker Glass Ceramic
CLuiMntoktl idntiogn -gIEn dngCoehv aaltSliieomnnug lea tion Mows Down EDdeistiogrinailn:g CIhna nCogset -NEfofwe ctoirv eD ieR el.i..a. bility .. AN WeewSaw ri&atbc lhN eo tTahCbaoltme'p:su tI‘enSr hI,at sk eFE alsAetwm aeRkneeta’ d,o ut
Lighting the Way Lennox: Going for the Flow.... with Beep, Warmth by Design
Cutting Edge: New System Prevents Shake, Lennox: Harvest of Innovation 4 Design Whiz Kids
Rattle & Roll Lennox: Rooftop Renaissance .... Achieving Longer Life, Lower Costs
Supplier Steps On It Lennox: Advancing Heat Transfer .. Two-in-One Blower
OTP vs. Masked ROM Lennox: Changing Fast Advancing Prototypes
Designing In Cost-Effective Reliability One-Stop Shopping for a Creative Solutions
Total Gas Oven Control System
Efficient Cost Saver Door to Quality Evaluating Evaporator-Fan Motors
Labor and Leaks Cut Turning Steel Designs Inside Out Sound Cure
Tight Thread Joint for Thin Material CUTTERS Special ‘Track’ Shelf Bracke
Smart Choice New & Notable: Water Jet Cutter Different by Design
Cutting the Cost of Complexity DEALERS IATC Preview
Hydro Power. Recycling Key to Material Choice Hot Dish for a Wintry Night
Weeding Out Variability Lennox: Complete Approach Flame-Sprayed Metal-Oxide Elements
Zapping Steel Lennox: Harvest of Innovations Technology Over Tradition
Rugged Computer DECORATIVE TRIM/NAMEPLATES/LABELS Cord Assembly Meets
Lennox: Rooftop Renaissance Decorative Trim/Nameplates/Labels Bissell’s Offshore Needs
Material Switch Meets Mandated Cost Cut Special ‘Track’ Shelf Bracket A Giant Step into Automation
One-Stop Shopping for a ‘Label Bible’ Designing Out Leaks
Total Gas Oven Control System Graphic Group Redefines Itself Designing In Efficiency
Keep Rolling 1996 Market Profile Cutting-Edge Simulation Mows Down
Slick Setup (Component/Material Consumption) Molding Challenge
Designed-In Sealant Hydro Power. Link to Innovation
AHAM: Panels Address Cost of Quality Decorative Trim, Labels & Nameplates Smooth Touch
Designing New Products Achieving At-a-Glance Editorial: Go Ahead...Prove Me Wrong
with Thinwall Technology Product Differentiation New & Notable: Breadmaker-Cakemaker,
4.6% Annual Growth Predicted ... Comparison of the Four Most Common ‘Shower Wave’ Microwave Oven, Cinema Sound
A Cool 60% Savings Decorating Methods at Home, General-Public Computers
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Association Report: NHMA—Design Oasis Appliance Manufacturer DESIGN-TO-MARKET CYCLE
Greets 1997 Housewares Guests Conference & Expo Plastics Motor Components
with New South Building May By the Way: ISO 14001— Benefit Electrolux, Makita
Ninth Annual Excellence More Pros Than Cons Baxter Healthcare
in Design Winners Cutting Edge: Designing a Tabletop Factory....Sep Speeds Product Development
To Stainless Steel from Plastics New & Notable: Bilevel Toaster, Six-in-One Two-in-One Blower
Hybrid Appliances Fax, Cappuccino Pronto, Reigniting Range, Cord Assembly Meets Bissell’s
Power Up Vac Needs Switch Swinging Ovens, Smart Washer, Furnace/AC Offshore Needs
Supplier Steps On It in One, ‘Pure Convection’ OTP vs. Masked ROM
Metal/Plastic Combo Recipe for Success Lennox: Complete Approach
OTP vs. Masked ROM Appliance Manufacturer Lennox: Rooftop Renaissance
Appliance-Power Monitor Conference & Expo Achieving At-a-Glance
Technology Update: Metals— Product Differentiati
Voice Security Stainless Steel for Appliances Appliance Manufacturer
Pointing the Way Heat Cure for Medical Appliances. Conference & Expo
Cutting Edge: Designing Smooth Cooling Recipe for Success
with Edison and Einstein
Moisturizing Oxygen Appliance Manufacturer
Ne‘Vwi su&a l’N otEanbglrea:v erF,ir sVte n1t0 -SHloovte rPso rtAabbolvee PC, Variable Wattage Element Conference & Expo
Cook Surface, Faster Than the Speed of....... Fuzzy Chip Heat Control Cutting Edge: Virtual Tactility
AM Conference & Expo Program Set ... U.S. Automation for Turkish Motor Parts To Minutes from Hours
Designing In Cost-Effective Reliability . Editorial: Grade-A Smorgasbord Package Deal
Motorized Impellers Spawn Cutting Edge: Virtual Tactility A Range of Firsts
Success Stories New & Notable: Grilling in a ‘Beer Keg’, A New DESIGN FOR RECYCLING
Efficient Cost Saver ‘Lock’ Every Time, A World First, The Rat Zapper, Annual Industry Outlo0o k: Foc r 1996,
Condenser Research The First Flat Flashlight, ‘Rub-a-dub-dub’ Gets the Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
Addresses Chilling Chall Brushoff, Scraping and Carving a Snap, Recycling Key to Material Choice
Predicting, Hearing Compressor Noise Instant CO Protection By the Way: Are You an Envirophile?.............
Before Prototyping Advanced Semiconductors DESIGN FOR SERVICEABILITY
Silent Scrolls Signal New Era for Appliance Motors Editorial: Go Ahead...Prove Me Wrong
CSoolmuitniogn s SoGorno:u pM oFdourlmaerd Refrigerators ... Sifnorg lMeo-tCohirp- SpSeoleudt ioCno ntArhoela d Niinnt Dhe sAingnnu aWli nEnxecresl lence
Systems Approach to IEQ Driving with DSP Lennox: Rooftop Renaissance
Adhesive the Spark Plug InSdpuas tMryo toFirr stf:o rM uUl.tSi speed DIAGNOSTICS
‘Price Fighter’ KOs Components... Efficiency-Driven Technology Lennox: Rooftop Renaissance
Appliance Manufacturer
On-Site Adhesive Expertise Small Is Better Conference & Expo
Smart Choice Striving for Synergy Appliance Manufacturer
Precision Time Fast-Track Motor Development Conference & Expo
New & Notable: Made in America, ‘Seeing Red’ Why Not?
ODupaeln- FFulela meR anGgaess ,B uCroneork inong CwEitRhA NLi,g ht, To Minutes from Hours DICTATION EQUIPMENT
Mix, Match and Blend, Made in Italy An LCD Viewfinder Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996,
IATC Review: Today’s Engineers— Ribbon-Cable Switch Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders, Good Health to Hamburger Lovers DIE CASTING (See Stampings, Die Castings & P/M)
Says ATC Keynoter Solid-State Relays for Majors? ...........+. DIES
Lennox: Metamorphosis in Progress In-Die Tapping Speeds Production
Lennox: Complete Approach Wittheh GSroalsisd -SItsa Gtree eRneelra y, While Cutting Cost Feb 82
Lennox: Harvest of Innovations Programmable Headers: Big Twins 68
Lennox: Rooftop Renaissance Alternatives to DIP Switches DIGITAL VIDEODISC
Lennox: Driving the Market Technology Update: Ignition Control— Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996,
Lennox: Stretching Out Direct-Spark System Addresses Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
Performance/Cost Cooking Concerns DISC DRIVES
Lennox: Changing Fast
Power Factor Correction Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996,
Under-Glass Controls Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
Leading the Charge
Simple Control Designed Cutting Edge: Designing a Tabletop Factory...
into Mechanical System Choosing the Chemistry DISHWASHERS
One-Stop Shopping for a Package Deal Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996,
Total Gas Oven Control System Safe Circuits Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
Oven-Window Cushion Hands On New & Notable: Ultrasonic Dishwasher
Designed-In Sealant Two or Four? Different by Design
By the Way: Push Button, Pull Hair Electrifying 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market and
Editorial: Dream Team—NASA and Kirby .... Showstoppers Component/Material Consumption)...
New & Notable: Space Saver, Appetizing Frankly Speaking: Excellence in Design— Disposal Switch That Runs on Air
Exposure, Grills for Pros, Two-in-One Why Bother? 4.6% Annual Growth Predicted
Technology Update: Fastening— New & Notable: A Wheel Sharp Product, DISPLAYS (See Switches/Relays/Displays)
Fastening Strategy Considerations ‘Lady Garden’, Look: No Streaks or Swirls, DISPOSERS
Achieving At-a-Glance The Intruder Router ....
Product Differentiation Turning Steel Designs Inside Out AnSnluoawl GIrnodwutsht rya nOdu tMlioxoekd: FSiogrn a1l9s9 6,
AHAM: Panels Address Cost of Quality Designing Stainless Steel into 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market)
A Glide-Smooth Ride for Dryer Drum Structural Cc Disposer Switch That Runs on Air
Designing New Products A 70-Year Love Affair with Chrome DOE
with Thinwall Technology A Range of Firsts Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996,
A Cool 60% Savings Facility Layout with Fuzzy Logic Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
Decked Out in Plastic Why Not? Cutting Edge: Chilling with Hydrogen
The Tough Guy DESIGN FOR ENVIRONMENT DONUT MAKERS
A Prize Winner Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, Welbilt: The Building of Welbilt
Floor-Care Products Show Their Stuff Slow Growth and Mixed Signals Welbilt: For Belshaw—The World
To Thermoplastic from Stainless Steel By the Way: Are You an Envirophile? .. Is One Big Marketing Opportunity
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DRY CLEANING MACHINES Industry First: Multispeed Spa EXPORT/IMPORT
Measuring Humidity in Dry Cleaning 23 Motor for U.S. Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996,
ELECTRIC KNIVES Efficiency-Driven Technology Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) 29 Small Is Better Lennox: Priority No. |—
ELECTRONICS Solid-State Relays for Majors? ...........sssssssee Grow International Business
Smart Defrosting 28 Two or Four? Lennox: Stretching Out
First Fuzzy Logic for Cooktop Controller 86 Coffee Machine Takes Naps EXTRACTORS
Designing In Efficiency 65 Why Not? AnSnluoawl GIrnodwutsht rya nOdu tMlioxoekd: FSoirgn a1l9s9 6,
OTP vs. Masked ROM 70 ENGINEERING 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market)
Smart, Power-Camera Controller 74 WeAlcbhiilte:v esC EOU’nisf yDiencge nVtirsailoinz ed Approach Ninth Annual Excellence
Voice Security y 76 in Design Winners
Welbilt: Cleveland Steams Ahead
Pointing the Way 77 Floor-Care Products Show Their Stuff.
Welbilt: Development Center
Editorial: Change Now or Die 7 Advances Commercial Cooking FANS (Consumer)
Precision Time 7 Different by Design Ribbon-Cable Switch
Lennox: Harvest of I Designing In Efficiency FANS (Industrial) AND BLOWERS
Lennox: Rooftop Renaissance Editorial: Dream Team—NASA and Kirby .... Plastic Motor Components
Lennox: Driving the Market Benefit Electrolux, Makita
Recipe for Success
One-Stop Shopping for a IAHR Preview
Appliance Manufacturer
Total Gas Oven Control System Conference & Expo Two-in-One Blower
Keep Rolling Advancing Prototyp
ENGRAVERS
Cutting Edge: Designing Wanted: Tighter Tolerances
New & Notable: Faster Than the Speed of.
a Tabletop Factory Evaluating Evaporator-Fan Motors
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Appliance Manufacturer 1996 Market Profile
Conference & Expo Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, (Component/Material Consumption
Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
Exclusive AM Study: Motors Fans & Blowers
Advanced Semiconductors Signal Cutting Edge: Chilling with Hydrogen Designing In Cost-Effective Reliability
New Era Ahead for Appliance Motors Welbilt: The Garland Group—
Four-Star Combination Motorized Impellers
Single-Chip Solution Ahead Spawn Success Stories
for Motor-Speed Control Technology Over Tradition Efficient Cost Saver
Driving with DSP Association Report: ARI—
Wittheh GSroalsisd -SIts aGtree eRneelra y, EfGfiivciienngt CCroesdti t Satvo etrh e HVAC/R Industry HAiorw Qutaol iStoyl ve FImap n Vibration...
Power Factor Correction Coming Soon: Modular Refrigerators Selecting the Right Fan
Leading the Charge Systems Approach to IEQ Air Circulation Problem Solved
Coffee Machine Takes Naps Adhesives the Spark Plug.... Innovations
ENERGY EFFICIENCY (Savings) Productivity Up by 60% Lennox: Harvest of I
Plastic Motor Components Benefit Advances in Aerobic Acrylics .... Editorial: Dream Team—NASA and Kirby ....
Electrolux, Makita IATC Review: Today’s Engineers— A Cool 60% Savings
Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders, Appliance Manufacturer
Slow Growth and Mixed Signals ... Says IATC Keynoter Conference & Expo
Cutting Edge: Chilling with Halogen By the Way: ISO 14001— Appliance Manufacturer
Smart Defrosting More Pros Than Cons Conference & Expo
Welbilt: Frymaster Sizzles By the Way: Are You an Envirophile? ............ FASTENERS/ADHESIVES/JOINING
As Market Leader Good Health to Hamburger Lovers Advances in Fastening Plastics
Welbilt: Lincoln—New Player Carves With Solid-State Relay, 1996 Market Profile
a New Niche the Grass Is Greener (Component/Material Consumption)
Evaluating Evaporator-Fan Motors Choosing the Chemistry Fasteners/Adhesives/Joining
IATC Preview Two or Four? Labor and Leaks Cut
Carrier Teams with AlliedSignal, Associations Report ‘Logging’ Easier Assembly ....
Copeland Enviroscene: Keeping Nickel Cadmium Special for Refrigerators
To Stainless Steel from Plastics in Power Too
Advanced Inverter Yields Turning 233 Tons of White Adhesives the Spark Plug
Motor-Efficiency Gains into ‘Green’ Daily Productivity Up by 60%
Appliance-Power Monitor Why Not? Tight Thread Joint for Thin Material
Condenser Research Addresses EPA ‘Price Fighter’ KOs Components
Chilling Challenges Association Report: ARI— Operator Friendly
Coming Soon: Modular Refrigerators Giving Credit to the HVAC/R Industry Advances in Aerobic Acrylics ....
Zero ODP Blowing Agents Pass Two or Four? On-Site Adhesive Expertise
Bayer Tests Associations Report Adhesive Polymers
COLo,n gTe-sTtesr mPo sEitnievreg yf orE fficiency ... Enivni Prooswceern eT:o olKse eping Nickel Cadmium ITAoTmCo rRreovwi’esw : ETnovdiaryo’nsm enEtnagli neLeeardse—r s,
Adhesives the Spark Plug Prepaint Momentum Says [ATC Keynoter
IATC Preview: Today’s Engineers— ERGONOMICS Technology Update: Fastening—
Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders, IATC Preview Fastening Strategy Considerations
Says [ATC Keynoter Ninth Annual Excellence Appliance Manufacturer
Lennox: Harvest of I in Design Winners Conference & Expo
Lennox: Rooftop Renaissance Operator Friendly Technology Update: Adhesives—
Lennox: Changing Fast IATC Review: Today’s Engineers— Automatic Vs. Manual
Dow Resins Take the Heat Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders, FAXES
To Thermoplastic from Stainless Steel Says [ATC Keynoter Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996,
Variable Wattage Element By the Way: Push Button, Pull Hair Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
Door to Quality Recipe for Success New & Notable: Six-in-One Fax
Exclusive AM Study: Motors EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FINISHES/COATINGS
Advanced Semiconductors Signal Cutting Edge: New System Prevents Shake, Coatings
New Era Ahead for Appliance Motors Rattle & Roll Solid Choice
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1996 Market Profile Going for the Flow Jul L-12 Technology Update: Ignition Control—
(Component/Material Consumption) Harvest of Innovations L-14 Direct-Spark System Addresses
A Cool 60% Savings Changing Fast L-21 Performance/Cost Cooking Concerns .......... Oct
Powder Coating Taking Hits 65 Hands On
Technology Trends Tighten Up 70 Two or Four?
Door to Quality To Thermoplastic from Stainless Steel 53 A Range of Firsts
Even Ride Appliance Manufacturer Why Not?
Color Revival Conference & Expo 57 GARAGE DOOR OPENERS
Powder Up New & Notable: Furnace/AC in One .............. Sep 16 New & Notable: A New ‘Lock’
Innovations Appliance Manufacturer Every Time
Rolled-On Finish Outperforms Conference & Expo Sep 41 GASKETS AND SEALS
Standard #4 Finish Technology Update: Metals— 1996 Market Profile
Why Not? Stainless Steel for Appliances ..............:00000 Sep 74 (Component/Material Consumption) ............
FIREPLACES Why Not? Gaskets & Seals
Gas Fireplaces Roaring FUZZY LOGIC Oven-Window Cushion
Trade Groups Tout Technology New & Notable: Fuzzy Logic Blender Designed-In Sealant
Lennox: Metamorphosis in Progress First Fuzzy Logic for Cooktop Controller Innovations
Lennox: Complete Approach Fuzzy Chip Heat Control Appliance Manufacturer
New & Notable: Furnace/AC in One Facility Layout with Fuzzy Logic Conference & Expo
Small Is Better GAS APPLIANCES GEARS
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, 1996 Market Profile
Slow Growth and Mixed Signals (Component/Material Consumption)
By the Way: Students’ Design Juices
Are Flowing Freely Flame Sensor Durability bos GLASS/GLASS CERAMIC
FLASHLIGHTS Special Section: Welbilt Turns Up the Heat. Award Winners....
A Prize Winner The Building of Welbilt More Halogen Power
New & Notable: The First Flat Flashlight CEO’s Decentralized Approach A Darker Glass Ceramic
Achieves Unifying Vision
FLOOR CARE 1996 Market Profile
Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, The Garland Group: Four-Star Combination ....Feb (Component/Material Consumption)
Slow Growth and Mixed Signals 102 Cleveland Steams Ahead Oven-Window Cushion
1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) 29 Development Center Advances Achieving At-a-Glance
Designing In Cost-Effective Reliability 29 Commercial Cooking .........-sse:-ss00++ . Product Differentiation
Floor-Care Products Show Their Stuff. 51 Frymaster Sizzles As Market Leader ............ Appliance Manufacturer
Lincoln: New Player Creates a New Niche . Conference & Expo
Appliance Manufacturer
Conference & Expo 41 For Belshaw: The World GLOBAL (International)
FLOOR POLISHERS Is One Big Marketing Opportunity Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996,
1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) 29 First Fuzzy Logic for Cooktop Controller Slow Growth and Mixed Signals ...............+
FOOD PRESERVATION (See Refrigerators/Freezers) AsCsaomcpiaatiigonns RBeepnoerfti:t GOAurM AI—nPduusbtrlyi c Safety AsMsaorckiaettiso—n HaRrepmoornt:i zAedR I—StKaenyda rdtso Wo..r..l.d.. .........
FOOD PROCESSORS Gas Fireplaces Roaring Welbilt: The Building of Welbilt
1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) Trade Groups Tout Technology ... Welbilt: CEO’s Decentralized Approach
FOODSERVICE APPLIANCES IATC Preview Achieves Unifying Vision
Editorial: That’s Customer-Driven 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market and Welbilt: The Garland Group—
Special Section: Welbilt Turns Up the Heat... Component/Material Consumption).............. Four-Star Combination
The Building of Welbilt Air-Treatment Innovations Welbilt: Cleveland Steams Ahead
CEO's Decentralized Approach To Stainless Steel from Plastics Welbilt: Frymaster Sizzles As
Achieves Unifying Vision Frankly Speaking: The Carbon-Monoxide Market Leader
The Garland Group: Four-Star Combination... Detector Debate Welbilt: Lincoln—New Player Carves
Cleveland Steams Ahead New & Notable: Made in America, Dual-Fuel a New Niche
Development Center Ranges, Cooking with Light, Welbilt: For Belshaw—The World
Advances Commercial Cooking Open Flame Gas Burners on CERAN Is One Big Marketing Opportunity
Frymaster Sizzles As Market Leader me Association Report: GAMA— Welbilt: Global Fast Food
Lincoln: New Player Carves a New Niche Political Awareness Serves Industry Well .... to Drive Mile High
For Belshaw: The World IATC Review: Today’s Engineers— Editorial: Vive le Confortec
Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders,
Is One Big Marketing Opportunity Says IATC Keynoter Confortec Review
Global Fast Food to Drive Mile High Special Section: Multifaceted The French Market Up Close
New & Notable: Vent Hovers Above Lennox International Refrigerator Is Europe’s Favorite: U.S.
Cook Surface Metamorphosis in Progress Brands Respond with Stepped-Up Efforts ....
Lennox: Stretching Out Lennox International: Bosch Targets U.S. Niche
Good Health to Hamburger Lovers Manufacturing Locations Electrolux Stand Is Quiet (by Design)
Rolled-On Finish Outperforms Lennox Milestones and Efficient
Standard #4 Finish Priority No. 1: Grow International Business ....Jul Treating Dish h Noise
FURNACES
Complete Approach Jul Samsung’s European Strategy
Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, Going for the Flow Jul Is Ceramic-Coated
Slow Growth and Mixed Signals ...
Flame Sensor Durability Harvest of Innovations Whainrdl pool’sda rdE;m pzhaatisoins : Europeanization
Rooftop Renaissance
T1rC9a9od6me p MoGanrreoknuetpt/s M aPTrtooefuritil eaT le( cShChanoronels ouogmfyp tMiaornk)et and es SDtrrievticnhgi ntgh eO uMta rket B1aV9u9ak6cn ueMucamhr-tkP,ea tn AerlPcr eolfRiieklf er Si(ghSeohrwaar teo rso f Market)
Editorial: Go Ahead...Prove Me Wrong Advancing Heat Transfer Show Stoppers
To Stainless Steel from Plastics Changing Fast
Technology Over Tradition
Editorial: Plane Talk Simple Control Designed
into Mechanical System Cord Assembly Meets
IATC Review: Today’s Engineers— Bissell’s Offshore Needs
Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders, One-Stop Shopping for a
Says IATC Keynoter Total Gas Oven Control System A Giant Steps into A
Special Section: Multifaceted Tighten Up Going Global: Lennox, Copeland
Lennox International Small Is Better Lighting the Way
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Editorial: Change Now or Die 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) Apr 29 Carrier Teams with AlliedSignal, Copeland....Apr
Association Report: ARI— Ninth Annual Excellence Designing In Efficiency Apr
Giving Credit to the HVAC/R Industry in Design Winners Editorial: Go Ahead...Prove Me Wrong
Efficient Cost Saver Staying Flexible Cutting Edge: New System Prevents
Condenser Research Appliance Manufacturer Shake, Rattle & Roll
Addresses Chilling Challenges Conference & Expo Ninth Annual Excellence
‘Price Fighter’ KOs Components A 70-Year Love Affair with Chrome .............. Nov in Design Winners
Editorial: Plane Talk HEATING ASSEMBLY To Stainless Steel from Plastics ..................0++
IATC Review: Today’s Engineers, New for Bottled-Water Station Advanced Inverter Yields
Tomorrow's Environmental Leaders, HEATING ELEMENTS Motor-Efficiency Gains .............cscceeeseeeeeeee
Says IATC Keynoter IAHR Preview AM Conference & Expo Program Set
SpLeecninaol x SeIcnttieornn:a tiMounlatli faceted 1996 Market Profile Association Report: ARI—
(Component/Material Consumption) Giving Credit to the HVAC/R Industry
Metamorphosis in Progress .........:.sssssesseeseees Jul
RNIN CNN oases sss accssvincscnsptvmnensavens Apr Designing In Cost-Effective Reliability
Lennox International:
Manufacturing Locations ............0:sesessesesee Jul Hot Dish for a Wintry Night How to Solve Fan Vibration
Priority No. 1: INE sesiceciieinmemmnntivnnviotcon Apr Selecting the Right Fan
Grow International Business .................0:00++ Jul Flame-Sprayed Metal-Oxide Elements ........../ Apr Silent Scrolls
Appliance Manufacturer Lennox: Driving the Market Update: HCFC Substitutes
Connon: BET 5 scsicssncsscssensnsecsccssesiconl Aug Heating Elements ... Systems Approach to IAQ
By the Way: ISO 14001— Heat Cure for Medical Appliances Labor and Leaks Cut
DRS PG. Te Cannas essnsscssessn sens Aug Smooth Cooling Editorial: Plane Talk
Technology Trends Moisturizing Oxygen Association Report: GAMA— Political
By the Way: Are You an Envirophile? Awareness Serves Industry Well
AsGsroocwiiatnigo nw iRtehp otrhte: WoArRlId— Wide Web Fuzzy Chip Heat Control ITAoTmCo rRreovwi’esw : ETnovdiaryo’nsm enEtnagli neLeeardse—r s,
Driving with DSP HINGES Says IATC Keynoter
Striving for Synergy High Output Hinges on Automation Special Section: Multifaceted
Solid-State Relays for Majors? ..........:ssse00 Oct 10% Cost Cut Lennox International Jul
Power Factor Correction Oct HOME AND PORTABLE AUDIO PRODUCTS Metamorphosis in Progress ...........:-sssssssesesees Jul
Partnering on a Global Scale ...........sscseseeees Nov Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, Lennox International:
Slow Growth and Mixed Signals .................. Jan 102 Manufacturing Locations . Jul
GRILLS
By the Way: Students’ Design Juices HOME INFORMATION PRODUCTS Lennox Milestones............. Jul
Are Flowing Freely Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, Priority No. 1: Grow International Business ....Ju
Trade Groups Tout Technology Slow Growth and Mixed Signals .................. Jan Complete Approach Jul
1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) HOSE Going for the Flow Jul
New & Notable: Grills for Pros ...........:::000 Aug 1(99C6o mpMoarnkeentt /MParotfeirlie al Consumption) Harvest of Innovations Jul
TCU Ta ana sissies ienescssesas Sep HOT PLATES Rooftop Renaissance Jul
New & Notable: Grilling in a ‘Beer Keg’ 4 Design Whiz Kids ............:ccecsssesseseeseeseenMeeaer Driving the Market Jul
Good Health to Hamburger Lovers ................ Oct HOUSEWARES (See Small Electrics) Stretching Out Jul
GRIPS HOUSINGS Advancing Heat Transfer Jul
1996 Market Profile Toro’s Complex Housings Capitalize Changing Fast Jul
(Component/Material Consumption) on Plastics’ Strengths ...............r-ccssssseseseseesse Jan Hands Off Jul
HAIRDRYERS Plastic Motor Components Benefit Taking Hits Jul
1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) Electrolux, Makita Tighten Up Jul
Fuzzy Logic Heat Control ...........c.ccseeeseceeees Sep Baxter Healthcare Speeds A Cool 60% Savings .........c..ssscsscessssseessesseseees Aug
HAIR SETTERS Product Development To Thermoplastic from Stainless Steel
1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) HUMIDIFIERS Appliance Manufacturer
HALOGEN 4 Design Whiz Kids ...... Conference & Expo
More Halogen Power 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) New & Notable: Furnace/AC in One ...
HANDLES - Air Quality Improver Appliance Manufacturer
Hydro Power. Moisturizing Oxygen Conference & Expo
Hands On HUMIDITY Technology Update: Metals—
HEAT EXCHANGERS Measuring Humidity in Dry Cleaning Stainless Steel for Appliances ...........-:.-00++
To Stainless Steel from Plastics ..........:.ss0s00 May HVAC Smooth Cooling
AM Conference & Expo Program Set Editorial: Yes, but Technology Trends
Lennox: Rooftop Renaissance Cutting Edge: New Heat Pump System Association Report: ARI—
To Thermoplastic from Stainless Steel Gets More Heat from Cold Growing with the World Web
ApCpolnifaenrceen ceM an&u fEaxctpuor er AnSnluoawl GrInodwutsht rya nOdu tMlioxoek:d FSiogrn a1l9s9 6,.. ............-+++ Jan Sifnorg lMeo-tCohirp- SpSeoleudt ioCno ntArhoela d
Appliance Manufacturer Cutting Edge: Chilling with Hydrogen Feb Driving with DSP
Conference & Expo Association Report: ARI—Key to Efficiency-Driven Technology
Technology Update: Metals— World Markets—Harmonized Standards Turning 233 Tons of White
Stainless Steel for Appliances ..............00 Sep Flame Sensor Durability into ‘Green’ Daily
Why Not? Nov 51 IAHR Preview Prepaint Momentum
HEAT PUMPS (See Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps) Association Report: GAMA—Public Why Not?
HEAT TRANSFER Safety Campaigns Benefit Our Industry HYDROGEN
IAHR Preview Advancing Prototypes Cutting Edge: Chilling with Hydrogen
Lennox: Driving the Market Trade Groups Tout Technology ICEMAKERS
Lennox: Advancing Heat Transfer 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market and Welbilt: The Building of Welbilt
HEATERS Component/Material Consumption) Welbilt: Global Fast Food
Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, Air-Treatment Innovations .............0seseseseeeses to Drive Mile High
Slow Growth and Mixed Signals ...............-» Jan Going Global: Lennox, Copeland 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market)
New & Notable: Warmth by Design .............. Mar Addressing IAQ Concerns . Special for Refrigerators ........-...-sessescseeseeeneens
IATC Preview Mar Designing Out Leaks ...............- Why Not?
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IGNITERS Association Report: ARI— Designing Stainless Steel
IAHR Preview Feb Growing with the World Wide Web 24 into Structural Components Nov 20
1996 Market Profile Associations Report 89 Why Not? Nov 51
(Component/Material Consumption) Apr Why Not? ] 51 LAWN AND GARDEN
One-Stop Shopping for a INVENTORY Toro’s Complex Housings Capitalize
Total Gas Oven Control System Association Report: NHMA— on Plastics’ Strengths
Appliance Manufacturer Alliance Initiative Takes on Challenges........ Jan Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996,
Conference & Expo Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
Technology Update: Ignition Control— Slow Growth and Mixed Signals Jan 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market and
Direct-Spark System Addresses Lennox: Rooftop Renai c Jul Component/Material Consumption)
Performance/Cost Cooking Concerns IRONS Cutting-Edge Simulation Mows Down
IMPELLERS 4 Design Whiz Kids Molding Challenge
MoStpoarwinz edS ucIcmepsesl leSrtso ries .............--ssesssscsssessseeee 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market) Apr Niinnt Dhe sAingnnu aWli nEnxecresl lence
Circulation Problem Solved Bright Look, Even Heat for Iron Soleplate .... Weeding Out Variability
INCINERATORS IsO Never Empty
Appliance Manufacturer WeFlobuirl-tS:t aTrh eC oGmabrilnaantdi oGnr oup— Designed-In Sealant
Conference & Expo By the Way: Push Button, Pull Hair
Welbilt: For Belshaw—The World
Appliance Manufacturer Is One Big Marketing Opportunity Decked Out in Plastic
Conference & Expo IATC Preview Appliance Manufacturer
By the Way: Are You an Envirophile? ............ Conference & Expo
Technology Over Tradition
Why Not? Technology Trends
By the Way: ISO 14001—
By the Way: Rising from the Ashes? .............. More Pros Than Cons Aug Even Ride
INDOOR AIR QUALITY JIT U.S. Automation for Turkish Motor Parts
Addressing IAQ Concerns .........s:sessessesseesesres Welbilt: Frymaster Sizzles Striving for Synergy
System Approach to IEQ As Market Leader Feb With Solid-State Relay,
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Italy’s Nardi Clamps Down the Grass Is Greener
Facility Layout with Fuzzy Logic on Production Changeover ...........:ss:sssessesse: Sep Lawn, Garden & Power Equipment
INFORMATION AGE JOINING (See Fastening/Adhesives/Joining) Expo ’96 Review
Editorial: Creative Age Needs Geese.............. KNOBS AND HANDLES Hands On
INJECTION MOLDING 1996 Market Profile Two or Four?
Taking the Load Off Frigidaire (Component/Material Consumption) Electrifying
Plastic Motor Components Appliance Manufacturer Image and Focus
Benefit Electrolux, Makita Conference & Expo Associations Report
Advancing Prototypes Why Not? 51 Showstoppers
IATC Preview LABELS (See Decorative Trim/Nameplates/Labels) New & Notable: ‘Lady Garden’
A Giant Step into Automation LANTERNS LEAF BLOWERS/VACS
Ninth Annual Excellence Lighting the Way Apr Toro’s Complex Housings Capitalize
in Design Winners LASER PLAYERS on Plastics’ S h
Hybrid Appliances Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market)
Virtual Molding Slow Growth and Mixed Signals Hands On
IATC Review: Today’s Engineers— LASERS Two or Four?
Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders, Zapping Steel Showstoppers
Says IATC Keynoter Cutting Edge: Step Right Up LIGHTS (indicator)
Designing New Products with and See 3-D TV 1996 Market Profile
Thinwall Technology Cutting Edge: Hot Laser Has Cool Touch (Component/Material Consumption)
The Tough Guy To Minutes from Hours Appliance Manufacturer
A Prize Winner LAUNDRY APPLIANCES Conference & Expo
Appliance Manufacturer Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996, MAJORS
Conference & Expo Slow Growth and Mixed Signals Taking the Load Off Frigidaire
10% Cost Cut Different by Design Annual Industry Outlook: For 1996,
INSULATION Trade Groups Tout Technology Slow Growth and Mixed Signals
1996 Market Profile IATC Preview Editorial: That’s Customer-Driven
(Component/Material Consumption) 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market and New & Notable: ‘Convection’ Microwave,
AM Conference & Expo Program Set Component/Material Consumption) Ultrasonic Dishwasher
Insulation Ninth Annual Excellence Smart Defrosting
Coming Soon: Modular Refrigerators ............ in Design Winners Special Section: Welbilt Turns Up the Heat...
Solutions Group Formed Tight Thread Joint for Thin Material .... Lincoln: New Player Carves a New Niche
Zero ODP Blowing Agents High Output Hinges on Automation 4 Design Whiz Kids
Pass Bayer Tests IATC Review: Today’s Engineers— Evaluating Evaporator-Fan Motors
COL?o ngT-esTtesr mP osEintievreg yf oEr fficiency TSoaymso rIrAowT’Cs KeEynnvoitreorn mental Leaders, Special ‘Track’ Shelf Bracket
Systems Approach to IEQ Keep Rolling Different by Design
Trade Groups Tout Technology
Special for Refrigerators Big Twins
Zero Breakage Due to Partnering By the Way: Push Button, Pull Hair IATC Preview
Why Not? A Glide-Smooth Ride for Dryer Drum AsSstoecpipaitnigo no nRteop otrhte: WAebH AWMit—ho ut a Net
INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING 4.6% Annual Growth Predicted .... 1996 Market Profile (Share of Market and
Labor and Leaks Cut New & Notable: Smart Washer Component/Material Consumption)
Lennox: Going for the Flow Appliance Manufacturer New & Notable: ‘Shower Wave’
INTERNET Conference & Expo Microwave Oven
Appliance Manufacturer Technology Trends Ninth Annual Excellence
Conference & Expo Cutting Edge: Virtual Tactility in Design Winners
Cutting Edge: Designing Single-Chip Solution Ahead Hybrid Appliances
a Tabletop Factory for Motor-Speed Control Advanced Inverter Yields
Appliance Manufacturer Driving with DSP Motor-Efficiency Gains
Conference & Expo Turning Steel Designs Inside Out Disposal Switch That Runs on Air....
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