By embedding cloud connectivity and device management into their equipment, today’s industrial equipment manufacturer is able to sell a greater peace of mind and, critically, the guarantees of: Failsafe infrastructure Minimal downtime Minimal loss in productivity The swiftest possible remedial…
Panasonic introduces new HVAC technologies to deliver “quality air for life”
Participants at this year’s annual AHR Expo, the world’s largest and most respected Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) marketplace, made it abundantly clear that HVAC solution manufacturers are focused on bringing a new generation of product to market…
Douglas Lighting Controls discuss the benefits of smarter lighting
There is an overarching trend among the manufacturers of industrial and commercial equipment to make their products and solutions smarter and more connected. It was a trend that we heard discussed extensively by HVACR manufacturers at the 2019 AHR Expo…
Smarter and easier to use – Friedrich discusses the direction of the HVAC industry
Today’s HVAC solutions have to do a lot more than just make a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Now, HVAC equipment needs to be energy efficient. It needs to be easy and convenient to use.…
Viking Cold Solutions discusses making the global cold chain more efficient
Earlier this month, Atlanta played host to the annual AHR Expo, the world’s largest and most respected Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) marketplace. This annual event brings together the leading equipment manufacturers in the HVACR industry to network,…
Simple, secure and safe – Parker Hannifin on the future of HVAC equipment
Yesterday marked the beginning of the 2019 AHR Expo – the leading Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) marketplace that brings together many of the industry’s senior leaders and experts to talk best practices, new technologies and trends in…
Hunter Industrial Fans discusses the HVACR industry’s new focus on systems
Later this month, the leading equipment manufacturers in the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry will come together for the annual AHR Expo, one of the world’s largest and most respected HVACR marketplaces. This annual event enables the…
What to expect at the 2019 AHR Expo
Each year, the leading equipment manufacturers in the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry get together at the annual AHR Expo to share best practices, analyze the latest market trends and discuss the technologies and innovations disrupting the…
Why does industrial equipment need to be network-enabled?
The Internet of Things (IoT) – the concept or trend of network-enabling devices – is not new. If you’ve been in the market for a new refrigerator or television in the past five or so years, you’ve most likely been…
Five frequently cloud-enabled devices
In previous posts on the Modern Equipment Manufacturer, we’ve discussed the emerging trend of cloud-enabling commercial and industrial equipment. Today’s original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have found that by cloud-enabling the equipment that they design, build and sell, they can harvest…