The Digital Twin Consortium (DTC) Composability Framework provides a transformative approach to digital twin system development, focusing on interoperability, security, trustworthiness, scalability, and design reuse to align with businesses’ objectives and evolving needs.

MSI Viking announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Mahr Inc.

Metrology is the science of inspection. It includes various measurement tools such as calipers, gauges, micrometers, and vision systems, which are often used for quality control in nondestructive testing (NDT).

Dr. Joaquin Carrasco, Professor of Control Systems at the University’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, has taught various Control Systems courses to Master’s students in the Master of Science in Advanced Control and Systems Engineering program for the past six years. He has received overwhelmingly positive student feedback from using Maple T.A., the powerful online testing and assessment system from Maplesoft, in his Control Systems classes. He has also recently incorporated Maplesoft’s MapleSim and the MapleSim CAD Toolbox into his Robotics courses. With the MapleSim CAD Toolbox, students can see how their mechanical CAD models behave as part of a larger, multidomain system.

The private equity firm J.F. Lehman & Co. on Monday said its portfolio company Trident Maritime Systems has sold its Hoffman Engineering company to another investment firm, Branford Castle Partners. […]

Italy’s Fincantieri on Tuesday signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates’ EDGE Group to expand their cooperative work on naval systems to include underwater systems for […]

Vatn Systems, a startup developing autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for U.S. and allied military customers, on Tuesday said it has raised $13 million in seed funding to further expand its […]

The major drivers of future-proofed HVAC systems are efficiency, resiliency, electrification, and grid-interactivity.

The DOE aims to build upon current Enhanced Geothermal Shots by accelerating research, development, and demonstrations within enhanced geothermal systems, to tap into and better understand resources while significantly reducing the cost of EGS.

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With the rapid expansion of data centers driven by AI, cloud computing, and gaming, the demand for sustainable HVAC systems has never been higher — see what HVAC contractors can do to help curb energy consumption. 

Replacing manual parts with electronic was the theme at Sanhua’s booth at the AHR Expo.

Transcend Communities are net zero, all-electric, healthy, resilient, connected, solar-powered, and cost-effective homes located in mixed-use communities — and an in-floor radiant system that will heat and cool both air and water is pivotal to this.

The proper design, installation, and maintenance of these valves is vital for the safe operation of R-744 refrigeration systems, especially in industrial and commercial applications.

Managers, company leaders, and school district administrators should explore all available options to heighten the safety and cleanliness of their respective spaces.

The pandemic has caused IAQ to become a big concern, which has led industry experts to recommend increasing ventilation and upgrading filtration for commercial buildings.

The kenza cloud is a cloud-based platform for distributors, contractors, building owners, and facility managers who would benefit from remotely controlling, scheduling, and charting City Multi and M-Series systems’ data, along with getting off-site troubleshooting support.

Hydronic snowmelt systems can bring convenience and comfort to places like zoos, sidewalks, decks, pools, and driveways — but they can also save lives.

With rising energy prices and new legislation escalating demand for more efficient buildings, modern hydronics presents a viable solution to reduce HVAC systems’ negative impact on the environment.

When considering radiant heating options, installers and homeowners are learning that using both hydronic and electric sources may be the best of both worlds.

Hydronic zone systems have proven themselves to be a sustainable heating and cooling option with a longer lifespan, and potential for cost savings.

Little by little, a compressor’s lubricating oil will eventually escape the compressor’s crankcase and enter the system’s tubing.

NASRC to offer free training event for refrigeration technicians in St. Louis who want to learn more about natural refrigerants, such as CO₂ and propane.

NASRC to offer free training event for refrigeration technicians in Pittsburgh who want to learn more about natural refrigerants, such as CO₂ and propane.

Now available up to 40 hp, this product has a smartphone interface and comes in stand-alone, disconnect, and bypass versions.

Inverter technology is being incorporated into a wider range of HVAC systems, allowing the equipment to operate at lower speeds and consume less energy, which results in significant energy savings and lower carbon emissions.

Dynamic Systems Inc.’s l Stand-alone Mobile Inventory Application (SMIBA) uses barcodes to manage inventory and upload the information to any accounting system.

A new, national program from Carrier and Orca Energy, a leading geothermal utility provider, is designed to makes geothermal heating and cooling more accessible in new construction homes. Orca Energy will provide financing for geothermal earth loops in new residential developments with the purchase of a Carrier geothermal system.

Acco Engineered Systems announced that it will join forces with All Area Plumbing, a regional design-build plumbing contractor serving Southern California. Adding All Area Plumbing’s capabilities, Acco said it will strengthen its position as one of the largest mechanical contractors in the western United States.

Let’s look at five hidden reasons HVAC systems might not keep up when the temperatures get hot, how to test for them, and potential repairs.

Optimizing HVAC systems with new technology can result in a domino effect of benefits. One great example is the HVLS fan, which can boost HVAC system performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

Frost on an evaporator coil will prevent the correct amount of airflow across the coil. Anytime the evaporator coil experiences reduced airflow across its face, there will be a reduced heat load on the coil.

When paired with heat pumps, air handlers are a great all-electric and sustainable option.

Here is the potential problem: A contractor quotes a customer on the compressor replacement, and he agrees to repair the cooler at the quoted price. Then, as the technician is completing the job — or even after he has finished replacing the compressor — he finds out there is another system problem.

If a condenser coil is dirty or fouled, its ability to reject heat is severely affected.

Responding to increased public awareness of the importance of healthy indoor air quality, the hospitality industry is stepping up its game when it comes to providing guests with fresher, cleaner, and, sometimes, sanitized indoor air.

A duct system is the part of an HVAC system that most homeowners don’t consider, yet it determines how well their equipment works.

Poorly installed HVAC systems work twice as hard as they should and suffer from a wide variety of invisible health problems.

Even if a system is replaced, if ductwork is undersized, the homeowner won’t be getting the best bang for their buck.

By employing a ventilation strategy such as a DOAS, conditioned fresh air can be brought into the building, thus improving IAQ and ensuring a safer environment.

In the end, it's about airflow control. Unless your solution involves airflow and pressure measurement, you're guessing whether the repair worked.

Used in new construction and retrofit applications, the product is small, light, and customizable.

This product allows technicians to safely lift, move, and set commercial rooftop a/c units up to 27-ton capacity or 2,500 lbs.

The ACHR NEWS caught up with Johnson Controls’ “Game On” Roadshow at its final stop in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

The Charlotte Mecklenburg School System (CMSS), the 19th largest in the U.S. with a $1.3 billion operating budget, recently decided to take action to identify school system buildings that might be exhibiting air leakage.

While servicing equipment, technicians should be on the lookout for sources of potential future leaks, as well as follow good service practices to prevent creating leaks.

The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) unveiled a new initiative identifying U.S. retailers committed to taking leadership action to reduce HFCs.

When installing or repairing a refrigeration system, technicians should look for opportunities to slightly modify the system (without changing its design) to make it more serviceable.

RDSs are generally required in A2L systems that contain more than 4 pounds of refrigerant and can either be field or factory-installed, depending on the manufacturer.

Based on hygrometer technology, this product identifies deviations from ambient rh levels, which can cause static hazards at manufacturing sites and discomfort in homes and offices.