Japan
Munters Releases Superefficient Data Center Cooling Solution

On December 7, global air treatment leader Munters held a launch event for the Oacis Optimum Dcie, the company’s latest innovative cooling technology for data centers, at the embassy of Sweden in Toky...
Ziehl-Abegg Proposes Optimum AC Systems for Data Centers

Ziehl-Abegg is proposing optimum air conditioning systems most suitable for data centers utilizing a high-efficiency DC brushless motor that is capable of AC input by means of a highperformance invert...
Updated Information Exchanged at Kobe Symposium

The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA) held the 10th International Symposium on New Refrigerants and Environmental Technology, also called the Kobe Symposium, on Nov...
Toshiba’s claims new three-pipe heat recovery VRF ‘world-cla

20 December 2012 Toshiba claims the latest generation of super heat recovery VRF air conditioners, the SHRM-i series, is the most efficient product on the market at part-load conditions. The ne...
Panasonic Licensing Embedded Powerline Communication Technol

Dec 18, 2012 In January, Panasonic System Networks Corp. will begin licensing its new broadband high-speed powerline communication (HD-PLC) technology for incorporation in home appliances. HD-PLC Ins...
Daikin AC University Introduces Personalized Learning for Co

10 December 2012 CARROLLTON, Texas -- Daikin AC (Americas) Inc. has announced the launch of a new, high-tech learning management system for Daikin AC University that the company says personalizes the ...
Panasonic launches new VRF software with AutoCAD

10 December 2012 Panasonic has launched its Advanced VRF Designer software, which provides air conditioning system designers, installers and dealers with a program to design and size projects for Pana...
Sharp Develops Solar Cell With World's Highest Conversion Ef

Dec 7, 2012 Sharp Corp. achieved the world’s highest solar cell conversion efficiency - 37.7% - using a triple-junction compound solar cell in which three photo-absorption layers are stacked together....
Panasonic Ventilation Fan Named CES Innovations Design and E

Dec 6, 2012 SECAUCUS, N.J. -- Panasonic announced that it has been named an International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards honoree for its Panasonic Whisp...
Industrial ammonia refrigeration projects supported by MOE J

06 December 2012 The Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MOEJ) recently published a pamphlet introducing 9 exemplary projects using natural refrigerant technologies in different applications in Japa...
Mitsubishi Teaches Mini-Split Success: Through Proper Applic

December 5, 2012 Ductless multi zone mini split systems can deliver unmatched comfort and efficiency of a traditional split system for many zones with only one outside unit. Each zone operates indepen...
Daikin-Goodman Merger: An Interview with Takeshi Ebisu and D

Nov 29, 2012 Following quickly on the heels of the early November announcement regarding the acquisition of Goodman Global Group, Inc., by Daikin Industries, Ltd. (bit.ly/Daikin_Goodman), top executiv...