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TOR LI NDE X 000 Editorial Index Issue Page Issue Page ACQUISITIONS/MERGERS/ 2000 AMCE: The Iea Connection Sep 77 Association Report: AHAM—Strategic CONSOLIDATIONS AMCE: AMCE to Co-Locate Plan Tackles Today’s Issues While Confortec: Growth Strategies WIRD CII cascciccncccesinsecosceosacesscenesie Anticipating Tomorrow’s Challenges ....../ on Review AMCE: At-a-Glance ...........cssccscscessesessenes Se 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market and ADHESIVES (See Fasteners/ AMCE: Educational Programs Component/Material Consumption) . Adhesives/Joining) AMCE: Conference Program Technology Update: Controls & AIR CLEANERS (Purifiers) AMCE: AM to Honor Excellence Sensors—Active Vibration Control O2p0t0i0m iMzairnkge t GaPsrkoefitl e Pe(Srhfaorrem aonfc eM arket) iDnu rDiensgi gnA M&C EE dit20o0r0s.’.. ..C..h.o..i.c..es :csWscisnssneessresss eseses 87 CoSntfroartteecg ieHiosgn h lRiegvhites:w Gr.. owth AIR CONDITIONERS AMCE: 2000 AMCE Exhibitors . 88 , IATC Preview: Maytag Majors C hief AND HEAT PUMPS AMCE: AMCE Exhibitors...........:cssessese 5 89 io Keynote [ATC Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a AMCE: Expo Exhibitor Preview 90 Information Technology: Intranet + Ready. Pretty Good Encore Following a AMCE Review: Sealing in Quality ..... 2000 Editorial: Vo-Ed Should Start at Home Rousing 1999 ANALYZER (medical) Cutting Edge: Grab-a-Lab at Hand Association Report: ARI— Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design Shipments................004 Resi ‘ Skilled Labor—A Growth Industry Winners: Challenge-Driven Design.......... New & Notable: ‘Most Energy Efficient, Needs Your Help AMCE: Excellence in Design Winners ... Sep ‘Fastest Gas-Powered Blower,” AHR Preview: International ANSWER MACHINES Healthy Cooking, Shave & Shape .. RAeifrr-iCgoenrdaittiioonn inEgx,p osHietaitoinn g,. ..........:s::csee Feb AGnonuoadl EInncdoursetr y FoOlultolwoionkg: a2 0R0o0u sia nPgr et1t9y 99. Jan AsRseoscoilavtiinogn tRheep oDrte:d ucNtiHonMsA —Is sue....... 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market and APPLIANCES (General Interest) Technology Update: Software— Component/Material Consumption) Editorial: Millennium Questions ....... ..Jan Extending the Internet . PRIN ER ic cncccnd ss ceneecs cars ctssstsaybines May Cutting Edge: Clean Air Out the Back Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design Association Report: ARI—Don’t Laugh! Requires Up-Front Design.................. Jan Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs ElTSeHhOceRtN rCoNDEnaSin ci BsEhEI nIePIrrNgoyEpI o sSaaa lv eaarcI ssc o xcorsveseansabextuctéeiesd Jun SAhsHisepomlcepnista st.Ri.eo.vn..i .s.eh. .e.M.ee00x:+i+ c aNnH MCeArA t if_iNc‘ aHtiMonA a si .Jan TAhoHefR VHiuRdemevoai ne iwn :T PoruDocadhlu:lc ats T hDDeer vaUewslseo pment Tweaking Transfer Standards for Small U.S. Editorial: AHAM’s Back! Editorial: Concurrent Successes Electrics Exporters... Z oat Jan Cutting Edge: Ozone Heads for Home New & Notable: Easy Servicing .............../ Technology Update: Matin Teaee Shipments...............2+. 2EI0DN0DI0ET XO RIAL New & Notable: Designed for Quiet .. Fluctuations in Small Motors... ’ ...Jan New & Notable: Kitchen/Bath Show AMCE: Conference Program............::0000 Sep Cooking Technology: Racing Recipes....... Jan Highlights—Oz in Fridgeland, AIR CONDITIONERS (Room) Confortec: First Fair of the Millennium..... Jan Cooking Out in Style, ‘Ecosmart, Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Convection Plus Steam, Concept Pretty Good Encore Following a Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999. Jan Hoods, Cool Combos, ClimateZone Rousing 1999... Information Technology: Does Your Fridge, ‘Quiet’ Is the Word Full Line for Haier MSDS Measure Up? ......... .Jan Association Report: ARI— C2o0n0f0o rtMeacr:k etG roPrwotfhil e St(rSahtaergei eso f onM arRkeevti)e w ../ CEudfitrttooimrni ga lS:cE rdeCgeeyn:bs e rSo.c..u.o nmdpsl eSm; pernitn g is FFeebb ThDIeso nS’Ietdre ia oLuasu gChoBn!uns eicTnthieoesn s: Da.n.A.i.M.s..h . . Ceonfeerrenc e New & Notable: Air Director Safe Shipments............... ...Feb & Expo 2000 . AIR CONDITIONING & New & Notable ‘Cooking sSi nk, Technology Update: Fiaishing- REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY Personal-Pace Mowing, Ez asy Yet Software Breakthrough Advances Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Tough, Designed for Glassware............. Robotic Painting............. Technology: Calling on Compressors ..... Association Report: ARI— Frankly Speaking: Defining Electronic Energy Savet..............ssssssesseee St Skilled Labor—A Growth Industry ISO 9000:2000.... Tweaking Transfer Needs Your Help .............. Editorial: Make the Connection... Alternative Paths .... AHR Preview: International Enviroscene: Stand By Me (Efficiently) Association Report: ARI— Air-Conditioning, Heating, Shipments Can Government Mandate Consumer Refrigeration Exposition eats ...Feb New & Notable: Sina at C OMDEX Testing of a Toxic Chemical?...............0 Technology Update: heling—-Liy Spring 2000 in Chicago—Information AIR PURIFIERS Molding Makeover for the 21st C entury ..Feb Manager, Web Lifestyle, Optical Sensor DBeys itghne WGaayl:l eTrhy.e . ‘Wow’ FacStoera t BEdyi totrhiea l:W ayV:i veT hel e ‘HyWborwi’d e?Fa ctor............. .....FMeabr AaHnAd MD SPA,n nEulaelc trMoneimcb eWrh itMeebeotairndg R..e..v..i..e.w..... .. 7172 2De0s0i0g nM arPrkoest fPorro f2i00l0e. ..( Schcasersen isosfc cMsasraskseotr)e var..e.n. ..A CSuhGetiet piPmnUegRn Ot Esd OgNeS: CeA Newa Wayc csasn cocoos snesesese MMaarr AWoHrAldM- ClSatsrsa teSgtirc atPelgayn . 2 000- 05w.o.n. AAHHAAMM--22 ALLOYS New & Notable: Inside Story, InOdfufsitcreyr s LNeaadmeersd . .‘H AILED, AHAM-3 Specialty Alloys Quiet Blower, Classic Yet Global Regulatory Foon Sasaners AHAM-6 ALUMINUM Contemporary, Brainy Toaster................. Mar Retail Ruminations AHAM-7 2000 Market Profile Technology Update: Electrical (Component/Material Consumption)......... Apr Testing—Achieving EMC Compliance... Mar IATC Review: Creating the Fotare 36 HAS ae May Housewares Show Review: Technology Update: Motors— Big DOUAE SONCR oie csnscisssscessisvesscesncasconcoGosAeY The Great Talkathon .........c:sssscsesseeeesees Mar Variable-Speed Control ............ 4] Frankly Speaking: Survey Reveals Information Technology: Cross- APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER Troubling Design Paradox ... ...Mar Functional Design Efforts Go Online CONFERENCE & EXPO Editorial: Entries Worth Mentioning Editorial: Concurrent Successes ..... Editorial: Cybercomplement Cutting Edge: The Sound of Muscle ... Cutting Edge: Pen Writes Off Editorial: Make the Connection... Shipments Water Threat 2000 AMCE: Mandate to Innovate .... New & Notable: Builders Show Shipments AMCE: Educational Programs Highlights—Washer, Range, New & Notable: Versatility, AMCE: Conference Program... Refrigerators, Networked Self-Cleaning Shaver, Easy 2000 AMCE Exhibitors Appliances, Cooktop Servicing, Combi Oven ..............sssssessese/ www.AMmagazine.com December 2000 Appliance Manufacturer / 49 Issue Page Issue Page Issue Page Association Report: AHAM—Historic Association Report: AHAM—Strategic BROILERS Agreement Expected to Impact Plan Tackles Today’s Issues While Spotlight on Silicone Environment and Consumer Behavior......Aug Anticipating Tomorrow’s Challenges BURNERS Technology Update: Fastening—Fastening Editorial: Vo-Ed Should Start at Home ...... May AHR Preview Solutions for Thin-Walled Applications ..Aug Association Report: NHMA—Resolving 2000 Market Profile 2000 AMCE Preview: Mandate fae DeCiCtNOOS FSSC otsssca ss0scessesne stseves May WD TNR oases csesesansactvistcnscuseseastapssaseesd Aug Editorial: AHAM’s Back! .............cseseeeeees Jun (Component/Material Consumption) AMCE: Educational Programs Association Report: ARI—Don’t Laugh! TeAcwhanyo lofgryo m USpodlaitde :T radiMtati on AMCE: Conference Program.... The Danish Proposal Is BUSINESS/OFFICE APPLIANCES 2000 AMCE Exhibitors .......... : Serious Business (see related product listings) By the Way: NPE and PolyOne AHAM Annual Member Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Editorial: Hi-Tech Nesting Poses Meeting Review Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan Questions, Challenges ............:seeeeeeeSeOeP Association Report: AHAM -Historic 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr Cutting Edge: RF Pen Sends Agreement Expected to Impact Your Scribbles Environment and Consumer Behavior......Aug Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design PORN Sco oecsi cscsvscksessresecteseonsshbareuscorne Sep Association Report: NHMA— Winners: Challenge-Driven Design Association Report: NHMA— Tell Congress What You Think ................ Sep Getting Connected: Network News ............ e Tell Congress What You Think ................ Sep Association Report: ARI-Can AMCE: Excellence in Design Winners ......Sep Technology Update: Metalforming— Government Mandate Consumer CAD/CAM/CIM Off-center Loading in Testing of a Toxic Chemical?...............00 Nov Information Technology: Intranet Ready....Apr Multistage Tooling ................sseseseeseseDeEe P AUDIO/VIDEO APPLIANCES CALCULATORS Networked Appliances: Local Linking ...... Sep Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Networking Contendets .............csssesseeseeees Sep Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.Jan Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan Ready to Roll 5 Glowing and Growing ..........ss.ssessesseseseeees Feb Flexible Polymer Circuits ............ccseeeeee May Getting Connected: Network News . 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr New & Notable: Solar Metric 2000 AMCE: The Idea Connection Getting Connected: Network News............Sep Convertor/Calculator .............c:ccceeeeeeeeNeOe V AMCE: AMCE At-a-Glance AUTOMATION CAMCORDERS AMCE: Educational Programs : From Customization to Pre-Engineering ....Feb Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty AMCE: Conference Program...............000 Sep Machining at the Speed of Lasers .. Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan AMCE: AM to Honor Excellence in Centralized Operator Interface. 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) Design & Editors’ Choice Winners Big Dollar Saver Plastics: Trim for Electronics...........sss0s0/ Aug Dering AMICE 2000... ns....sesscsseesnssssosees Sep Technology Update: Finishing— CAMERAS AMCE: 2000 AMCE Exhibitors .. Software Breakthrough Advances Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty AMCE: AMCE Exhibitors or Robotic Painting Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan AMCE: Expo Exhibitor Preview ................ Sep The Robotic Ballet Glowing and Growing . ..Feb FrAapnpklliya nScpeesa kfionrg :t heW RAesNtT oEfD — Robotic Edge The Winners Circle ...May the Population Handling Complexity The Use of Video in High Style for Dishwashers ... Optimizing Gasket Performance Product Development................s:s:seceeseMeeaey The End of White Goods? ..... OUT)! <1 | ea a Jul Plastics: Snapshot in Plastic ..Aug ASSEMBLY BAR CODE (SCANNERS) New & Notable: Inspection Ease... ..Sep Plastics: Materials for Power Microwave Oven Smatts ...........::ceseeseeeeeee Mar CAN OPENERS BATTERIES Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Suppliers Step Up New Company, New Flosser ......................Mar Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan “Volume with Variety” .... ...May Cutting Edge: Pen Writes Off Design Gallery Assembly by Die Casting 0.0.0.0... May WUN CR OME 5 5'daiass avsasavsiessscsovinecssuascoveseed Aug 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) Strength and Flexibility for BEARINGS Frankly Speaking: Appliances for Wheelchair Part .... i Plastics: Right Bearing Seal.............ecseeee! Aug the Rest of the Population «0.00.0... Sep Stamp of Approval... He BELTS CAPACITORS Tight Space Solution for Ryobi Blower......Jun 2000 Market Profile 2000 Market Profile Fewer Parts, Quicker Assembly... (Component/Material Consumption)......../ Apr (Component/Material Consumption) Apr PSAs a Prolific Partner BEZELS CARTONS Structural Bonding.. Shopping Surge 2000 Market Profile Orbital Joining . BIKES (Component/Material Consumption)......... Apr Ultrasonics Replace Solvent B Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design CD PLAYERS Maximizing Plastics’ Advantages ... Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Assembly: Robotic Edge ...............0 AMCE: Excellence in Design Winners Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan Robot Safety BIOMETRICS 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) Simulation Synergy . FOIE COUNTY ons issincasbocsadseesnnasasecsstes Mar CELLULAR PHONES OSHA Targets Ergonomics ... BLENDERS Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty TOHenacnehd nlEoiylnego goyCn o mtUphpled eaxPtlieat:ny s Fastening— A2n0GCn0oou0moa pdloM naEreInknncedtotu/rs Metar PtyrFo eforilillQeauo ltwl (ioSnoChkgao: rn eas2 u0Rom0ofp0 ut Msiaiaor nnkPgre) et t 1t9ya 9n9d. Jan CPiGOxoeMlo dM PIoEwNnecrGo r e VFOIoClEl owi2cncgi. -<ac osRenosunssaicensgos cse1c9ns9c9s.ee. JMaanr Fastening Solutions for Blending Capabilities. Pi NQUEBIOL SOCATIRY. 2. ci5ssnsscscssssssasesiisssavesee Mar Thin-Walled Applications ..............sesssee/ Aug High Air Flow with Minimal Noise............ Mar BLOOD-PRESSURE MONITORS Plastics: A Gloss for Electrolux.................Aug Cutting Edge: The Sound of Muscle The Great Talkathon 00.0... essessessseeseeses Mar Plastics: To Thermoplastic from The Winners Circle Copper for Hot Water Dispenser .... BLOWERS (See Fans and Blowers) Simulation Station .... 2Pl0a0s0t icAs:M CTEig:h t CBoenafreirnegn cSee alP rogram ............. Sep BAnOnIuLalE RISn dustry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Optimizing Gasket Performance ASSOCIATIONS Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan Plastics: MPR for Keypad ............cscsseeeed Aug BRAKES Cutting Edge: RF Pen Sends AsHseolcpisa tRieovni sRee pMoertx:i caNnH MCeArt—ifNicHatMioAn 2000 Market Profile (Component/Material Your Scribbles Sep Standards for Small U.S. Consumption) Apr Local Linking Sep Electrics Exporters BREADMAKERS CELLS (work) Association Report: ARI— Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty From Customization to Pre-Engineering ....Feb Skilled Labor—A Growth Industry Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.Jan CERAMICS Needs Your Help 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr AMCE: Expo Exhibitor Preview ............... Sep 50 / Appliance Manufacturer December 2000 www.AMmagazine.com 2000 EDITORIA Issue Page Issue Page Issue Page CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS COMMUNICATIONS (equipment) CONNECTORS/CORDS/ (See Testing, Standards, 2000AMCE: Conference Program Sep CORDSETS/WIRE/CABLE and Certification) COMPACT AUDIO SYSTEMS 2000 Market Profile CFCs/HCFCs/HFCs Annual Industry Outlook 2000a Pretty (Component/Material Consumpti Association Report ARI Don’t Laugh! Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999, Jan Connectors/Cordsets/Wire/Cable The Danish Proposal Is 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) Apr Safety First Serious Business . Hi-Fi Fiber COMPACT DISCS Alternative Paths .. AMCE Conference Program Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty CHEMICALS Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan AMCE: Conference Program Maximizing Plastics” Advantages COMPACTORS AMCE: Expo Exhibitor Preview CHILLERS CONSUMER-DRIVEN Annual Industry Outlook: 2000a Pretty AHR Highlights Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jz Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty CHIPS Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999. Jar 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) .. Connectivity Arrives .... AMCE: Conference Program COMPONENTS Commanding Voice .. AMCE: Conference Program Plastics: Polycarbonates for Printers Hearing Above the Din CONSUMER ELECTRONICS A Touch of Security A Million Dollar+ Idea (see related product listings) Delivering the Data ......... 2000 Market Profile Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Cool Solution (Component/Material Consumption) Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999 CLEANUP APPLIANC ES Assembly by Die Casting Connectivity Arrives (see related product listings) Plastics: Slip & Slide Cost Cut Commanding Voice Plastics: Elastomers Pass Innovations Paring Power Ergonomics Test............++- ...Jan 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) Annual Industry Outlook 2000 a Pretty Precise Dispenser Measure ... Plastics: MPR for Keypads Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.Jan Electronics the Target New & Notable: Handheld New & Notable: Designed for Glassware ..Feb Until Now Lit a Infrared Videocam New & Notable: Inside Story...... Mar PET vs. PC for Membrane Switch parts CONSUMER RESEARCH 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market Pump Challenges The Human Touch Tools for and Component/Material Consumption) ..Apr COMPOSITES Simulating Humans Technology Update: Active Lead Replacement . . CONSUMERS Vibration Control. . eiascég iapas at acs COMPRESSORS/REFRIG ER WN’r s/ AHAM: World-Class Strategy New & Notable ‘Quiet’ Is the oak Jun INSULATION Retail Ruminations Dishing Up Efficiency ............ : Jun AHR Preview IATC Review: Creating the Future FROOUNG ONG as scss pss sec encpeseassacsraesieecomunaenle Cool and Smart . Association Report: AHAM—Historic Spotlight on Sion Rtents esteeegonn Frost Free Agreement Expected to Impact Optimizing Gasket Performance prosessastle 2000 Market Profile Environment and Consumer Behavior Aug High Style for Dishwashers Oct (Component/Material Consumption) \MCE: Mandate to Innovate Aug CLOCKS AHR Highlights \MCE: E= ducational Programs Aug Technology Update: Electrical Testing Calling on Compressors Local Linking ; Sep Achieving EMC Compliance.... 2000 AMCE The Idea Connection Sep Electronic Energy Saver Connectivity Arrives 2000 AMCE: Conference Progr .m Sep Tweaking Transfer The Great Talkathon CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT (See Quality) \MCE Conference Program. COATED COIL CONTROLS, PUMPS, SOLENOIDS, VALVES Supplier Group Upbeat: Coil Coating AMCE: Conference Program 2000 Market Profile Escalating for Appliances . COMPUTERS (Component/Material Consumption Apr COATINGS/FINISHES Plastic Gear on the Increase Blood Pump Call for Biocompatible, (See Finishes/Coatings) Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Processible Polymer Oct COFFEEMAKERS Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999. Jan Pump Challenges Nov Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Pixel Power . Problem-Solving Push-In Fittings Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan \ Touch of Security Innovations Connectivity Arrives .. ...Mar Computer-Driven Design Testable Prototypes Aid Evaluation 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr Microwave Oven Smarts of Pump Options Confortec: Growth Strategies.. oseann ir Design Gallery CONTROLS, TIMERS/ Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Dele Cutting Edge: The Soundo f Muscle SENSORS/DISPLAYS Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs ........May 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) . AHR Preview Spotlight on Silicone ........... eel Controls, Sensors & Displays Flexible Polymer Circuit ‘es AMCE: Excellence in Design Winners ......Sep Pixel Power Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design COILS Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs Glowing and Growing ‘Volume with Variety” .......... .May Reading and Rocketing AHR Highlights COLORS Watching Water Fewer Parts, Quicker neesibls Flirting with Flair.... Sa teense hb poestusooe A Integrate and Innovate Optimizing Gasket Performance Powder Coating 2000..............-.sssecscsssseseee SEP Built for Tilt Putting on the Pressure The End of White Goods? .............. Nov Cool and Smart COMMERCIAL APPLIANC ES Off-Road Computing Virtual Test Drive Cooking: Time Is Money ...........0:seseseee+JaM Local Linking....... 2000 Market Profile Cooking: Eyes on Safety .... , Jan AMCE: Excellence in Design ) Wisners (Component/Material Consumption) Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Cutting Edge: Cheek to Cheek Technology Update: Controls and Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan with Machines .... Sensors—Active Vibration Control Ce dy: ec aaee CONDENSERS Flexible Polymer Circuits 20% Productivity Gain.. ? Se Frost Free .. AHR Highiights Editorial: Entries Worth hnotionine seseeeeee APF AHR Highlights ... Three-Way Partnership 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) CONNECTIVITY Editorial: Make the Connection Cutting Edge: Ozone Heads for Home ......Jun Connectivity Arrives .. : 2000 AMCE: Conference Program New & Notable: Versatility, Combi Oven ..Aug Editorial: Make the Connection... 2000 AMCE: Editors” Choice Winners Freeze Aisle Secret ............. ‘i Aug AMCE: Conference Program 2000 AMCE: Expo Exhibitor Preview Getting Connected: Nerwedk News sscpaseas ED PF | eee nO, Cutting Edge: Cheek to Cheek AMCE: Editors’ Choice Winners .............. Sep Ready to Roll with Machines Precise Dispenser Measure Getting Connected: Network News ............Se Precise Dispenser Measure www.AMmagazine.com December 2000 Appliance Manufacturer / 51 2000 ED I TORIA L INDE X Issue Page Issue Page Issue Page CONVECTION CUSTOMIZED CLEANING STATIONS Distributed Intelligence Mar 27 Cooking Technology: Racing Recipes........ Jan 33 Design Gallery Mar Connectivity Arrives .......ccsssecssssssssesseesseens Mar 28 Microwave Oven Smaits .......s.ssesssessessesseess Mar CUTTERS Paring Power Mar 34 COOKING APPLIANCES Machining at the Speed of Lasers .............. Feb Delivering the Data Mar J/4 (see related product listings) CYBERSPACE The Big Cheese Cooking Technology: Racing Recipe Editorial: Cybercomplement Cool Solution Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Microwave Oven Smaits ........cscsesseseseseens Mar Computer-Driven Design... ! Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan DATA COLLECTOR Frost Free 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market and Component/Material Consumption) ..Apr New & Notable: Data Collector Blower Wheel Design Takes Confortec: Mechatronics and More............/ Apr DECORATIVE TRIM/NAMEPLATES/ to Dissimilar Metals Maytag Majors Chief to Keynote IATC......Apr LABELS/GRAPHICS The Quiet Motor Performance Testing Poses Challenges ......Aug Decorative Trim/Nameplates/Labels: Labeling Rx Technology Update: Mat Breaks Staying Put. The Great Talkathon Away from Solid Tradition New Technologies Boost Appearance PPCHSEMNAIZER WED isicaisicsssccssecscsssvoscosensvedes COOKTOPS AND BURNERS Labeling Rx Microwave Oven Smarts (see related product listings) Cost Cutter .. New Company, New Flosser Cooking Technology: Racing Recipes........ Jan 2000 Market Profile Design Gallery GSAIIVAINIS PAREN os facts cacesonccesevcotasvcenscons Jan (Component/Material Consumption) Design Pros for 2000 Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Membrane Marriage Frankly Speaking: Survey Reveals Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan PSAs a Prolific Partner .... Troubling Design ParadoX ............ssesseseee New & Notable: ‘Cooking Sink’ Plastics: Trim for Electronics..........ssseee Editorial: Entries Worth Mentioning .. New & Notable: Viking Range and Decorative Trim, Nameplates, Labels, New & Notable: Highlights from Fisher & Paykel Cooktop & Glass: An Old-Fashioned Stove the International Builders Show Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design with a Modern Nameplate Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs ........ May Putting On the Pressure Safety First Plastics: Electronics Integrated into Freeze Aisle Secret Confortec: Growth Strategies HIRO EMD oo <n sccsuccosconscnsscscesossasensincl Aug Off-Road Computing . on Review AMCE: Excellence in Design Winners ......Sep Labels with Longevity Mechatronics and More Technology Update: Mat Breaks AMCE: Expo Exhibitor Preview Porcelain Enamel in Microwaves................ Away from Solid Tradition Flirting with Flair DEHUMIDIFIERS COOLING DISPLAY CABINETS Maytag Majors Chieft o Keynote IATC......Apr Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Electronic Cold Controls ............ssseseeeseeees Jul Streamlined Connection Apr Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jz COPIERS Full Line for Haier Information Technology: Intranet Ready....Apr AnGnouoadl EInncdourset ryF oOlultolwoionkg: a2 0R0o0u sia nPgr et1t9y9 9..Jan 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) Apr Ne‘Fwa st&es tN oGtaabsl-eP:o w‘eMroesdt EBlnoewregry, ’ EfHfeiaclitenhty, 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr Confortec: Growth Strategies on Review .Apr Cooking, Shave & Shape .............cssseeeee May COPPER ThWiirntneeernst:h CAhnanlulaeln gEex-cDerlilveentn iDne sDiegsnisg n ........ May The Winners Circle 20(0C0o mpMoarnkeentt /MParotfeirlie al Consumption) Apr Optimizing Gasket Performance Jul Assembly by Die Casting Plastics: To Thermoplastic from Copper AMCE: Excellence in Design Winners ...... PUREE OWN ass sscsccanysessssestssesctacessinyis May for Hot Water Dispenser DENTAL APPLIANCES Flexible Polymer Circuit .............c.sssseceseees May CORDLESS (Rechargeable) New Company, New Flosser ............s:s000 Blending Capabilities... cesses May APPLIANCES DESIGN Membrane Marriage ...........:sssesseseseMeeaey Cutting Edge: Stand By Me (Efficiently) ..Jul Cutting Edge: Clean Air Out the Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design Plastics: ‘Tiger Stripe’ Soft Grip ................/ Aug Back Requires Up-Front Design Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs ........ May Plastics: Black & Decker a Winner ............/ Aug Technology Update: Motors—Torque The Use of Video in Product CORRUGATED FIBERBOARD Fluctuations in Small Motors..............06 é Development 2000 Market Profile Cooking Technology: Racing Recipe Cutting Edge: Ozone Heads for Home (Component/Material Consumption) Cooking: Time Is Money New & Notable: Shown at K/BIS— COST REDUCTIONS (savings) Cooking: Eyes on Safety ... Oz in Fridgeland, Cooking Out in TeMcohlndoilnogg y MaUkpedoavteer: Mfoorl tdhien 2g1—sDt iCpe ntury ..Feb Plastics: Materials for Power... SSttyelaem,, ‘CEcoonscmeaprtt, ’H oCoodns,v ecCtoiooln Plus Plastics: Polycarbonates for Printers Combos, ClimateZone Fridge, A Million Dollar+ Idea Plastics: Elastomer Passes ‘Quiet’ Is the Word Cost Cutter Ergonomics Test Homing In on Fan-Noise Sources Suppliers Step Up Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty in Induction Motors Streamlined Connection Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.. Euro-Driven Floor-Care Advancements .... Metal Injection Molding: A Powder Editorial: Cybercomplement Cooking Up Quiet Metal Alternative TBhieg DRoolbloatri cS aBvaelrl et CNueftrwto imn& g S cNErodetgeaenb:sl e :S ou‘nCdoso kiSnprgi nSgi nk,’ TFhewreere -WPaaryt s, PaQrutincekresrh ipA ssembly Challenging Capacity Limits....... Personal-Pace Mowing, Easy Yet Ultrasonics Replace Solvent Bonding Simulation Synergy Tough, Designed for Glassware Dishing Up Efficiency Plastics: Soft-Touch Tools .......... Technology Update: Molding—Dip Challenging Capacity Limits A Gloss for Electrolux Molding Makeover for the 21st Century .. Maximizing Plastics’ Advantages Slip & Slide Cost Cut New Life for Tool Editorial: Make the Connection An Old-Fashioned Stove with a NEEDED: Four-in-One Operation Plus New & Notable: Introduced at Modern Nameplate Magnesium Injection Molding vs. COMDEX/Spring 2000—Information CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS Die-Cast Magnesium Manager, Web Lifestyle, Optical Sensor Information Technology: Functional A Million Dollar+ Idea and DSP, Electronic Whiteboard 12 Design Efforts Go Online 20% Productivity Gain AHAM: Global Regulatory Focus.............. Jul AHAM-6 Editorial: Concurrent Successes Watching Water Optimizing Control 47 AMCE: Conference Program Cool and Smart The Perfect Ice Cube 54 AMCE: Conference Program.. By the Way: The ‘Wow’ Factor Simulation Synergy 60 Patient-Friendly MRI.. New & Notable: Inside Story, One Eye on the Plans 65 When Quiet Is Critical Quiet Blower, Classic Yet Smooth Sealing 70 Lighter Is Better Contemporary, Brainy Toaster Optimizing Gasket Performance 73 Monitoring Nerve Conduction Technology Update: Electrical Testing— Information Technology: Cross- Appliances with Pizazz Achieving EMC Compliance Functional Design Efforts Go Online 88 52 / Appliance Manufacturer December 2000 www.AMmagazine.com 2000 Issue Page Issue Page Issue Page Editorial: Concurrent Successes Aug 5 DIRECT TO HOME EMCWA Sponsors Fast-Track New & Notable: Versatility, SATELLITE SYSTEMS Competition Mar EMCW-12 Self-Cleaning Shaver, Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Mueller Named EIC/EMCW Bape Cch ele .Mar EMCW-14 Easy Servicing, Combi Oven Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.Jan High-Speed Resistance Testing ................ .Mar EMCW-15 Technology Update: Fastening— DISC DRIVES Preventing Field Failures .... Mar EMCW-16 Fastening Solutions for Thin-Walled Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty NI acacia tnccnicicdaceasone .Mar EMCW-16 Applications Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.Jan Reducing Rejects Mar EMCW-16 Pliansttoi csI:n duEclteicotnr onHiocbs. ..I ntegrated DISASSEMBLY Better Bobbins .....Mar EMCW-18 Plastics: Mail Call ; A Million Dollart Idea .............ceceseeseee POD EIC/EMCW Product Round- Up. ..Mar EMCW-18 Plastics: ‘Tiger Stripe’ Soft Grip Fewer Parts, Quicker Assemblly.................JUn og EE ..Mar EMCW-2 Plastics: Versatile TPEs Simulation Synergy ..... Melting Thermal Barriers ...Mar EMCW- Plastics: ‘Total Package” DISHWASHERS ELECTRONICS Plastics: A Gloss for Electrolux... Plastics: Elastomers Pass Plastics: Plastic Gears on the Increase Jan Plastics: Slip & Slide Cost Cut . Ergonomics Test Pixel Power . seaman iaipnlaaailaaedsediaaan a Plastics: Black & Decker a Winner AnGnouoadl EInncdoursetr y FoOlultolwoionkg: a2 0R0o0u sia nPgr e1t9t9y9. . Glowing and Ginvieg icepibiccsnanalicedao ane Plastics: Snapshot in Plastic New & Notable: Designed for Glassware ..Feb Reading and Rocketing .............:.c:csseseeFeb Plastics: Tight Bearing Seal New & Notable: Inside Story......................Mar LL REE Performance Testing Poses Challenges ......Aug Integrate and Innovate ..............:sseeseeseeee OD 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market Off-Road Computing ..............000 tious and Component/Material Consumption) ..: | | RRR A AMCE: Mandate to Innovate Technology Update: Active Ce I I a scesceccccsreeeree AMCE: Educational Programs Vibration Control .............c.csscsssscssssesseeeees y Distributed Intelligence AMCE: Conference Program...........scsese0e/ Aug New & Notable: ‘Quiet’ Is the word .. Cool Solution... Cutting Edge: RF Pen Sends Dishing Up Efficiency ... Confortec: Mateansien onds tun. veseeee APF bE aartien e Sep Robotic Edge .... Technology Update: Software— New & Notable: Designed for Quiet, Spotlight on Silicone Extending the Internet oe Data Collector, Inspection Ease, Flexible Polymer Circuits .............-. Smooth-Moving Canister..........ccceseseseees Sep Optimizing Gasket Performance . Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Deen Technology Update: Metalforming— High Style for Dishwashers ............0:.000+ Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs Off-Center Loading in DISPLAYS Technology Update: Motors— Multistage Tooling ............s.cscccssssseseseseees Sep (See Switches/Relays/Displays) Variable-Speed Controls .. ORB ENUM saves scoscisccigecsivbiasubessbicsadscerceses Sep DISPOSERS Optimizing Cool. SAIN SII once snscs en ncesc nacensnincnsosenes Sep Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Electronic C ati Sou union 2000 AMCE: The Idea Connection ............ Sep Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan Electronic Cold Controls .... 2000 AMCE: Educational Programs .......... Sep By the Way: The ‘Wow’ Factor Feb Stopping Surge... 2000 AMCE: Conference Program ............Sep Design Pros for 2000 ...........:csssssseesesreseseeees Mar Editorial: Concurrent Successes 2000 AMCE: Excellence in 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ..... Plastics: Electronics integrated SSRRI WORRIIORS 51-0053: <scessssnsvseseostsantocOeeP DRAWERS (refrigerator) into Induction Hob.. Frankly Speaking: Appliances for Optimizing Cool Plastics: Trim for Electronics the Rest of the Population ..............:0:.S€D DRILLS Off-Road Computing .. Speed to Market citadel Plastics: Materials for Power ............-000-0Ja Pump Challenges .... PLaitgihetnetr- FIrsi eBnedtltye r MRI pettedOc t Plastics: “Tiger Stripe’ Soft Grip EMC Monitoring Nerve Conduction Oct eBOOK Technology Update: Achieving Reading and Rocketing ...........:.:s00++ EMC Compliance Information Technology: Is the Internet Affecting Product Design/Engineering? ..Oct eCOMMERCE EMI/RFI Teamwork Triumphs .... Editorial: Millennium Questions .. Magnesium Injection Molding vs. Appliances with Pizazz Information Technology: Is the Internet Die-Cast Magnesium. The End of White Goods? Affecting Product Design/Engineering? ..Oct ENERGY EFFICIENCY (savings) Survey Shows Industrial Design Internet Ordering .................sssscssssssesseeeeeee NOV Cooking: Time Is Money Re PEI as jesvs es cerssascetesesasaovsscesteasen eMAIL Magnesium Injection Molding vs. The Human Touch: Tools for Personalized WED ....a<0.csse-csesscsssacccesesseenenee VAG Die-Cast Magnesium .. Simulating Humans Cutting Edge: RF Pen Sends Watching Water ....... DESIGN-TO-MARKET CYCLE Your Scribbles ........... iccasesbecnnae Cool and Smart Information Technology: EDUCATION Paring Power. fess Cross-Functional Design AHAM: World-Class Strategy ..........2-0:00-0+: Jul AHAM-2 Association epee AH: AM-— -Susmegic Efforts Go Online EL (displays) Plan Tackles Today’s Issues While Speed to Market Anticipating Tomorrow's Challenges ..... Glowing and Growing «0.0... POD 49 Speeding to Market At the Porcelain Enamel in Microwaves...........-.... Molecular Level ELECTRIC BLANKETS Maytag Majors Chief to Keynote IATC...... DESIGN TO PRODUCTION The Great Talkathon. .................:sssssseseeeeeee- Mar Big Dollar Saver ..... Simulation Synergy ELECTRIC KNIVES Dallas Draws DIAGNOSTICS ENCSR TRC HOY aac csscccc sss vectaearsecarsonennes Mar NPE Debutantes. Cooking: Eyes on Safety 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr Calling on Compressors Editorial: High-Tech Nesting Poses Plastics: Versatile TIES ......<.<<1sesccscasscsseves Aug Questions, Challenges ... ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURING Electronic Energy Saver... DICTATION EQUIPMENT & COIL WINDING Tweaking Transfer . Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Technology Update: Electrical Enviroscene: Stand by Me (Efficiently) Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.. Testing—Detecting Winding Probiems Technology Update: Motors— DIE CASTING Wiss Semper: Testi sss saneM ar Variable-Speed Controls (See Stampings, Die Castings & P/M) ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURING, Electronic Cold Controls ....... : DIGITAL INSULATING & COIL WINDING: Association Report: AHAM |—Histenic Plastics: Mail Call Supplement to AM March Agreement Expected to Impact DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSORS Customer-Driven Equipment ..............:+++ Mar EMCW-3 Environment and Consumer Behavior Motoring Into DSPS...........c0-cessesseeseeseeseeOneP Simulated Coil Winding Freezer Aisle Secaet sissies cecssceemsioss Aug DIGITAL VERSATILE Manufacturing Systems ...........seseeenees Mar EMCW-4 Editorial: High-Tech Nesting Poses DISC PLAYERS Proper Wire Tensioning ...........-::s:+cessseeee+ Mar EMCW-5 Questions, Challenges «0.0.00... Sep Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty The Changing Climate for Electrical Fi |S ee Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan Product Standards Mar EMCW-10 Getting Connected: Network News www.AMmagazine.com December 2000 Appliance Manufacturer / 53 ae | TORIA L Issue Page Issue Page Issue ENGINEERING FANS (industrial) AND BLOWERS Formula for Simplicity.............ccccesseeeeeeed Apr From Customization to Pre-Engineering .... (See Motors, Fans & Blowers) Flirting with Flair.. NEEDED: 4-in-1 Operation Plus................ Cool Solution Mar Targeting Waste .... Editorial: AHAM’s Back! ......... Computer-Driven Design..............:::s0++0:++0Mar Technology Update: Software AMCE: Conference Program Frost Free Mar Breakthrough Advances AMCE: Conference Program High Air Flow with Minimal Noise............ Mar Robotic Painting Information Technology: Is the Internet Blower Wheel Design Takes to Testing Coatings Accurately Affecting Product Design/Engineering? .. Dissimilar Metals.............0.s:ssessesseseeeeMeeaer Technology Update: Adhesives—Adhesive ENGINES The Quiet Motor Mar Technology for In-Line Inspection .......... Nov 2000 Market Profile 2000 Market Profile (Component/ PRY ERCRUGHO N SHON s5epsbiiessoansessesctsbpnsctenncons Nov (Component/Material Consumption)........ Material Consumption) Apr PMMA MDNR css bodas erc nsennes -ancstecasorssstnexioien Nov Tight Space Solution for Ryobi Blower Fans & Blowers: Homing In on Fan- FIREPLACES ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Noise Sources in Induction Motors ........... Jun Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Euro-Driven Floor-Care Advancements ....Jun Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan Good Encore Following Rousing 1999 ....Ji Fanning Changes in HVAC .. New & Notable: Classic Magnesium Injection Molding vs. Cooking Up Quiet Yet Contemporary .............-sscsccssescessessees Mar Die-Cast Magnesium Comair Rotron to Expand Technology Update: Mat Breaks Away Association Report: AHAM—Surategic Mexican Operation from Solid Tradition Plan Tackles Today’s Issues While Anticipating Tomorrow’s Challenges ....../ Apr When Quiet Is Critical FITNESS EQUIPMENT Rewarding Renewal FASTENERS/ADHESIVES/JO Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design Formula for Simplicity... o AHR Preview Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs ........ May Enviroscene: Stand By Me (Efficiently) .... Staying Put AMCE: Excellence in Design Winners ......Sep Keeping the Greens Green... 2000 Market Profile FLOOR CARE Association Report: AHAM—Historic (Component/Material Consumption) Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Agreement Expected to Impact Maytag Majors Chief to Keynote IATC...... Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999. Jan Environment and Consumer Behavior...... Assembly by Die Casting «0.0.0.0... 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr Technology Update: Fastening— Fasteners/Adhesives/Joining: Strength Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design Fastening Solutions for and Flexibility for Wheelchair Part Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs ........May Thin-Walled Applications .............. The Robotic Ballet Euro-Driven Floor Care Advances Getting Connected: Network News Stamp of Approval AMCE: Excellence in Design Winners ......Sep Powder Coating 2000 Tight Space Solution for Ryobi Blower...... Teamwork Triumphs ...............cccesseeeseeeeeee Nov AsGsoovceirantimoenn t RepMoarntd:a tAeR IC-o nCsaunm er Pulsed MIG Welding FLOOR POLISHERS Testing of a Toxic Chemical?..............000 Fewer Parts, Quicker Assembly 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) EPA PSAs a Prolific Partner FOAM Association Report: ARI- Can Three-Way Partnership .... PSAs a Prolific Partner Government Mandate Consumer Structural Bonding Alternative Paths ............. Testing of a Toxic Chemical?...............004 Orbital Joining Optimizing Gasket Performance ERGONOMICS Interlocking Joints for MABE Fridges ...... Jun Plastics: Elastomer Passes Ultrasonics Replace Solvent Bonding AMCE: Conference Program Ergonomics Test Two Problems, Two Solutions ................00 Jun AMCE: Conference Program Se Flexible Polymer Circuits ‘Creating Value’ Process ...... FOOD PREPARATION APPLIANCES OSHA Targets Ergonomics ... Smooth Sealing ................ (see related product listings) Plastics: Soft-Touch Tools Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Plastics: ‘Tiger Stripe’ Soft Grip ................ Editorial: Concurrent Successes ............004/ Aug Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan Technology Update: Fastening— Association Report: NHMA— Fastening Solutions for Thin- FOOD PRESERVATION Tell Congress What You Want Walled Applications.............csscsseseeseed Aug (See Refrigerators/Freezers) Cutting Edge: Cheek to Cheek Putting on the Pressure saves AU FOOD PROCESSORS with Machines AMCE: Editors’ Choice Winners ... Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Patient-Friendly MRI.. Oct AMCE: Expo Exhibitor Preview Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999 ..Jan When Quiet Is Critical Oct Technology Update: Adhesives— 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) Lighter Is Better Oct Adhesive Technology for Assembly by Die Casting .................0000May Monitoring Nerve Conduction Oct BREE TCH a sos sis scéonsvnisinssvessecasecee Nov FOODSERVICE APPLIANCES The Human Touch: Tools for Advances In Anaerobics ...........c.ecceseeseseee Nov Cooking: Time Is Money Simulating Humans .....0...0....csseseeeeeenees Nov Problem-Solving Push-In Fittings ..............NOV Cooking: Eyes on Safety ETCHING FAXES Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Machining at the Speed of Lasers Feb Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.Jan EXPORT/IMPORT Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr AsHseolcpisa tRieovni sRee pMoretx:i caNnH MCeArt—ifNicHatMioAn CFoDoAk ing: Eyes on Safety Electronic Controls Spawn Integration ......Jul Standards for Small U.S. New & Notable: Versatility Electrics Exporters FIBERBOARD FREEZERS (See Refrigerators/Freezers) AnGnouoadl EInncdoursetr yF oOlultolwoionkg: a2 000 a Pretty 20(0C0o mpMoanrekentt /MParotfeirlie al Consumption) AnGnouoadl EInncdourset ryF oOlultolwoionkg: a2 0R0o0u sia nPgr et1t9y9 9..Jan Rousing 1999 Jan FIBERGLASS 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) Apr Product Safety and the Export Challenge ..Aug Structural Bonding ...........0:cessesesesseeseestens Jun FURNACES EXTRACTORS FILTERS 2F0A0C0E SM arket Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr CuBtatcikn g ReEqdugier:e sC leUapn- FrAoinr t OuDte stihgen AnGnouoadl EInncdoursetr yF oOlultolwoionkg: a2 0R0o0u sia nPgr et1t9y9 9..Jan Cutting Edge: A New Way FINGERPRINT 20a0n0d CMoamrpkeotn enPtro/fMialte er(iShaalr e Coofn sMuamrpkteit on) ..Apr UE CO ee Mi A Touch of Security... Assembly by Die Casting ............cseeecee May FANS (Consumer) FINISHES/COATINGS FUZZY LOGIC Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty New for Stainless-Steel Forming Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan 2000 Market Profile Confortec: Growth Strategies on Review ..Apr Assembly by Die Casting (Component/Material Consumption) GAMES Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design Finishes & Coatings: Rewarding Built for Tilt Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs ........ May Renewal GARAGE DOOR OPENERS AMCE: Excellence in Design Winners ......Sep Porcelain Enamel in Microwaves Commanding Voice 54 / Appliance Manufacturer December 2000 www.AMmagazine.com TOR Issue Page Issue Page Issue Page GAS APPLIANCES GRILLS/GRIDDLES 9 Percent Growth for Home Automation (see related product listings) Design Pros for 2000 .... i Mar AMCE: £E ducational Programs Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Confortec: Growth Strategies...... oe APE A MCE: Conference Program. Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999. Jar 2000 Market Profile (Share of Mz whet) Apr 2000 AMCE: The Idea Connection 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market and Component/Material Consumption) .. GRILLS (barbecue) HOME BUILDING GAS STOVES AND INSERTS By the Way: The ‘Wow’ Factor ... Feb Connectivity Arrives ...... ‘ Mar Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) HOME INFORMATION APPLIANCES Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.Ji Phirteenth Annual Excellence in Design Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.Jan GASKETS AND SEALS AMCE Excellence in Design Winners HOME RADIOS 2000 Market Profile GRIPS Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty (Component/Material Consumption) Plastics: Elastomer Passes Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.Jan PSAs a Prolific Partner Ergonomics Test HOME THEATER Gaskets & Seals: Keeping the 2000 Market Profile Pixel Power .. Feb Greens Green (Component/Material Consumption) HOME THEATER- IN- 4-BOX The Right Stuff .... Plastics: Soft-Touch Tools Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Smooth Sealing ..... Plastics: ‘Tiger Stripe” Soft Grip. Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.Jan Spotlight on Silicone Plastics: Versatile TPEs HOSE Optimizing Gasket Performance Plastics: Snapshot in Plastic 2000 Market Profile Straight, But Not Narrow HAIR CLIPPERS (Component/Material Consumption)........Apr Stopping Surge...... Confortec: First Fair of the Millennium. HOUSEWARES (See Small Electrics) On-Site Skiving ... ss HAIRDRYERS HOUSINGS Plastics: New in Polymer Prro cessing Confortec: Mechatronics and More Plastics: Materials for Power Jan GEARS 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) Magnesium Injection Molding Magnesium Injection Molding vs. HAIR SETTERS vs. Die-Cast Magnesium Feb Die-Cast Magnesium 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) The Big Cheese Mar 2000 Market Profile (Component/Material Consumption)...... HAIR STRAIGHTENERS Cutting Edge: The Sound of Housings Apr Maximizing Plastics’ Advantages Jastics: PPS Bezel Confortec: Mechatronics and More GLASS/GLASS CERAMIC HALOGEN Stopping Surge.. ‘ Cooking: Shining Examples UL’s Approach to Safety Testing a Plastics: Electronics Integrated First Fair of the Millennium Halogen Light Oven into Induction Hob 2000 Market Profile HAND-HELD APPLIANC ES Plastics: Versatile TPEs (Component/Material Consumption) Cutting Edge: Grab-a-Lab at Hand Off-Road Computing GLOBAL (international) HANDLES AND KNOBS HUMIDIFIERS Editorial: Millennium Questions . 2000 Market Profile 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) Apr Association Report: NHMA—NHMA (Component/Material Consumption) AHR Highlights .. May Helps Revise Mexican Certification Pushing Forward Ultrasonics Replace Solvent Bonding Jun Standards for Small U.S HDTV New & Notable: Go-Anywhere Electrics Exporters saves wei Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Humidifier : Oct AGnonouadl EInncdoursetr y FoOlultolwoionk:g a 20R0o0u sia ngPr et1ty9 99. Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999. Jai New & Notable: Dishwasher Safe Nov Association Report: ARI HEADSETS HVAC (see related product listings) Skilled Labor—A Growth Industry Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Needs Your Help Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999 _Ji Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan Editorial: Vive le Hybride? Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design Cutting Edge: The Sound of Muscle Apr Technology Update Achieving Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market EMC Compliance HEALTH CARE APPLIANCES and Component/Material Consumption) ..Apr Full Line for Haier. Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Maytag Majors Chief to Keynote [ATC......May Confortec: Growth Strategies on Series Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.Jan Editorial: Vo-Ed Should Start at Home May Contract Manufacturing Available... HEAT EXCHANGERS Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design Internet on Review Not Really AHR Highlights Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs ........May Confortec First: Welcome Consumers . Tweaking Transfer Cutting Edge: Stand By Me (Efficiently) ..Jui Mechatronics and More AMCE Expo Exhibitor Preview IATC Review: Creating the Future Jul Maytag Majors Chief to Keynote I ATC HEAT PUMPS Technology Update: Motors Editorial: AHAM’s Back! (See Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps) Variable-Speed Controls eee Association Report: ARI HEATERS Electronic Controls Spawn Integration ......Jul Don’t Laugh! The Danish sic Annual Industry Outlook: 2000a Pretty On-Site Skiving .......... omnis Is Serious Business ......... eee Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999 Jz Ready to Roll - Sep Euro-Driven Floor-Care Advia nces ............JUN Suppliers Step Up . pebeseceoemwenss Motoring Into DSPs.............. coneaeie Alternative Paths a nso 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) AMCE: Excellence in Design Winners ......Sep Defining ISO 9000:2000 ..........ceecceseeeeeeee JUN New & Notable: Certified Indoor Safe ICEMAKERS AHAM: World-Class Strategy ...................Jul HEATING ELEMENTS 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr AHAM: Global Regulatory Focus..............Jul AHR Preview ; Editorial: Concurrent Successes .. ...Aug IATC Review: Creating the Future ............Jul Heating Elements: Sigua Step | oe AMCE: Editors’ Choice Winners Sep Electronic Cold Controls ............:.ccecce Ul Classroom for Thin-Film Technology . Product Safety and the Export Chi nai e ..Aug 2000 Market Profile IGNITERS By the Way: NPE and PolyOne.................. Aug (Component/Material Consumption) AHR Preview . Feb Getting Connected: Network News .... \ug HOBS 2000 Market Profile (Component/Material Consumption)........Apr Downsized Domo Worth Watching ............ NOV Plastics: Electronics Integrated GOVERNMENT RELATIONS into Induction Hobs AMCE: Expo Exhibitor Preview seca ep Editorial: AHAM’s Back! ............:0002. SUN 5 HOME AND PORTABLE INDUCTION AHAM: World-Class Strategy ..................Jul = AHAM-2 AUDIO PRODUCT Plastics: Electronics Integrated AHAM: Industry Leaders ‘HAILED’, Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty into Induction Hobs ... : Oificers Named .nc:.0..-<..csesiscs0se iniieesae \HAM-3 Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.Jan INFORMATION TECHNOLOG Y AHAM: Global Regulatory ioe: ness 12 HOME AUTOMATION Information Technology: Does Your Association Report: NHMA Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty MSDS Measure Up? ..............ccsesseresseeeeall Tell Congress What You Want............0 Sep Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan Information Technology: Intranet Ready ....Apr www.AMmagazine.com December 2000 Appliance Manufacturer / 55 2000 EDITOR L INDE X Issue Issue Page Issue New & Notable: Information Manager INVERTED FORCE MOLDING LIGHTS (lighting) Information Technology: Cross- Dishing Up Efficiency 54 Membrane Marriage ................sscsssscssseseeees May Functional Design Efforts Go Online IRONS LITERATURE Information Technology: Is the Internet Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty 2000 Market Profile Affecting Product Design/Engineering? .. Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan (Component/Material Consumption) Apr INFRARED Specialty Alloys Feb LOGS Integrate and Innovate Design Gallery Mar Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty INJECTION MOLDING 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan Magnesium Injection Molding IRRIGATION SYSTEMS LUBRICANT vs. Die-Cast Magnesium Feb Touching Success New for Stainless-Steel Forming................ Feb Strength and Flexibility for AMCE: Expo Exhibitor Preview ................ Sep Wheelchair Parts Jun ISO MAGNESIUM INJECTION MOLDING Dishing Up Efficiency Jun FrIaSnOk l9y0 0S0p:e2a0k0in0g : Defining Magnesium Injection Molding vs. Electronics Integrated into Induction Hob..Aug Die-Cast Magnesium Labels with Longevity DN oad ch vcacespestaccorpoccasnonioeesioe eA ug The Winners Circle JIT Soft-Touch Tools Aug MAJORS (see related product listings) DON ANEES SE CID 5s asceicvencsienspstninsepnsasticics Mar BRN OPIN ccaccsssiesshvesenenssensotecmesnnieneosniesannine Aug Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Versatile TPEs Aug The Robotic Ballet Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan ‘Total Package’ Aug AMCE: Conference Program Boost for Canadian Majors ....... AER TO PRYING sssassessesnsssesssotoonnsssstssnantontl Aug AMCE: Conference Program NEEDED: 4-in-1 Operation Plus Slip& Slide Cost Cut Aug AMCE: Expo Exhibitor Preview Distributed Intelligence ............c scenes Mar Snapshot in Plastic Aug JOINING Association Report: AHAM—Strategic AMCE: Educational Programs ................-+ (See Fastening/Adhesives/Joining) Plan Tackles Today’s Issues While AMCE: Editors’ Choice Winners .............. KNIVES (electric) Anticipating Tomorrow’s Challenges ...... Apr Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market Speed to Market Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan and Component/Material Consumption) ..Apr When Quiet Is Critical 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr Confortec: Growth Strategies in Review ....Apr Monitoring Nerve Conduction KNOBS AND HANDLES Maytag Majors Chief to Keynote [ATC INNOVATION (See Handles and Knobs) Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design A Million Dollar+ Idea LABELS Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs ........ May The End of White Goods? ........ (See Decorative Trim/Nameplates/Labels) Editorial: AHAM’s Back! 1.0... Jun INSULATION LASER DISC PLAYERS AHAM Annual Member Meeting Review..Jul Cutting Edge: Clean Air Out Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty World-Class Strategy the Back Requires Up-Front Design Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999 ..Jan AHAM Strategic Plan 2000-05 «0.0... Jul 20(0C0o mpMoarnkeentt /MParotfeirlie al Consumption)........ LASERS Industry Leaders ‘HAILED,’ Machining at the Speed of Lasers .............. Feb Officers Named Jul *WTIC WHE VIESORY” 5s ssscssescsassecseoseioese 20% Productivity Gain Global Regulatory Focus ...........csssseeesees Jul AMCE: Expo Exhibitor Preview .. Targeting Waste Retail Ruminations When Quiet Is Critical Oct LAUNDRY APPLIANCES Association Report: AHAM—Historic INTERFACING (see related product listings) Agreement Expected to Impact Distributed Intelligence ...............ssseMeae r Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Environment and Consumer Behavior Commanding Voice Mar Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jz Getting Connected: Network News... A Touch of Security ..........:.secesseeseeseeeeeeeMeeaer 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market Motoring Into DSPs Centralized Operator Interfacing ................ May and Component/Material Consumption) .. AMCE: Excellence in Design Winners Pushing Forward May Confortec: Growth Strategies on Review .. AMCE: Editors’ Choice Winners .............. Sep Flexible Polymer Circuit ..............0:s:se+s0+May Confortec: Mechatronics and More MANAGEMENT INTERNET Formula for Simplicity Frankly Speaking: Defining Editorial: Millennium Questions ................ Jan Cutting Edge: Ozone Heads for Home ISO 9000:2000 Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Editorial: Concurrent Successes ..........00 MANIFOLDS Good Encore Following 1999 Jan Getting Connected: Network News ............ 2000 Market Profile Virtual Test Drive Feb Motoring Into DSPS.......:s:scessssssissssecsossecssess (Component/Material Consumption) RUPE ASHEB E TRIANON ois css isecccecesecseccsssees Mar LAWN AND GARDEN MANUFACTURING/PRODUCTION Personalized Web Mar (see related product listings) Suppliers Step Up ............sssesesecsssesesseeeeMneaer Microwave Oven Saft ..........sscssesesee Mar Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Assembly by Die Casting 0... May Internet on Review? Not Really Apr Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.Jan One Bye on the Plans j..<...05.0:0)-scscsersesssonseves Jul Technology Update: Software— 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market Handling Complexity Extending the Internet .................::e0e0-May and Component/Material Consumption) ..Apr MARKET Pushing Forward May Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design Plastics: Polyurethanes at a Glance AHAM: Retail Ruminations ..............0000 Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs ........May MARKET RESEARCH Information Technology: Cross- Keeping the Greens Green Jul Editorial: Cybercomplement Functional Design Efforts Go Online AMCE: Excellence in Design ..... Sep Frankly Speaking: Survey Reveals AMCE: Mandate to Innovate LCD DISPLAYS Troubling Design Paradox ...... AMCE: Conference Program... Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Local Linking .. Editorial: High-Tech Nesting Poses Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan Frankly Speaking: WANTED— Questions, Challenges ..............ceeeeseseeees Cutting Edge: Sounds Spring Appliances for the Rest of the Population Sep Ready to Roll from Screens Feb MARKET SHARE Getting Connected: Network News............Sep Pixel Power Feb 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market)......Apr AMCE: Conference Program Sep Reading and Rocketing ........... Feb MARKETING Information Technology: Is the Internet Testing Coatings Accurately ... Jul Cooking Technology: Racing Recipes ......Jan Affecting Product Design/Engineering? ..Oct LEADTIMES Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Internet Ordering Nov Technology Update: Molding—Dip Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan INTRANET Molding Makeover for the 21st Century ..Feb Frankly Speaking: Survey Reveals Information Technology: Intranet Ready....Apr LEAF BLOWERS/VACS Troubling Design ParadoX ..........:cseses Mar INVENTORY 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr The Big Cheese Mar LIGHTS (indicator) AHAM: World-Class Strategy Tight Space Solutions for Ryobi Blower ....Jun 2000 Market Profile Ready to Roll Plastic: A Gloss for Electrolux «0.0.2.0... Aug (Component/Material Consumption) Apr Motoring Into DSPS ........c..ssessesssecsesseesseeees Sep 56 / Appliance Manufacturer December 2000 www.AMmagazine.com 00 EDITOR L INDE X Issue Page Issue Page Issue Page MATERIALS METALS/PREPAINT/PREFINISH Honing In on Fan-Noise Sources 2000 Market Profile Interlocking Joints for MABE Fridge 51 in Induction Motors «........... Sane! (Component/Material Consumption)......... Apr Innovations 37 Euro-Driven Floor-Care Advances PET vs. PC for Membrane Switch parts .... Appliances Among the Top Four Cooking Up Quiet ............. ; Flexibility Key Factor In in Steel End Use 32 Calling on Compressors.. Mask’s Material Choice............ Internet Ordering. . ’ 38 Electronic Energy Savet.............. When Quiet Is Critical MICROCONT ROL LE RS/ICss Editorial: Make the Connection Blood Pump Call for Biocompatible, Distributed Intelligence 0.0.0.0... cceseeeceeee Mi 27 Testing Coatings Accurately ..... ; Processible Polymer Meter Components Require Connectivity Arrives 28 2000 AMCE: The Idea Connection . Lubrication, Color SHRM ROY pass ssccnscccsestsascresnasenate 2000 AMCE: Educational Programs ..........Se Teamwork Triumph ...........c:ccseeseeceseseeseeeee NOV Commanding Voice 2000 AMCE: Conference Program Steel Green Hearing Above the Din When Quiet Is Critical . " Innovations. Paring Power MOTORS & MOTOR CON TROL A ‘Healthier Steel’ AT Technology Update: Motors- Smooth Is In Delivering the Data ... Variable-Speed Controls . Lead Repl: acement Technology Update: Softwé AMCE: Educational Programs ... Visas 1 1 ga ‘Nov Extending the Internet Motoring Into DSPs MECHANICAL MICROPROCESSORS Defining ADS ......... Confortec: Mechatronics and More CR SHEN sia cconiarnreossaocevadisseTeE Innovations. MEDICAL APPLIANCES Cutting Edge: Grab-a-Lab at Hand MOWERS Plastic Gears on the Increase Technology Update: Software— Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty High Air Flow with Minimal Noise Extending the Internet Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999 EER OTINE WO scseiisasscsacscadasasincescbictasaass MICROWAVE OVENS New & Notable: Personal-Pace Mowing . Suppliers Step Up Cooking Technology: Racing Recipes Cutting Edge: The Sound of Muscle Editorial: Entries Worth Mentioning ! Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty 2000 Market Profile (Market Share SPN RIRIROD ocar dbap uns caalabieleantsteeiicesaineteiaend Apr Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.Jan and Component/Material Consumption) . Membrane Marriage .............csccseseseseeeeees May Microwave Oven Smarts Rewarding Renewal ........ Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) The Robotic Ballet................ Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs ........May Confortec: Growth Strategies on Review ..: Putting on the Pressure Strength and Flexibility for Porcelain Enamel in Microwaves Outdoor Work Force Wheelchair Part Enviroscene: Stand By Me (Efficiently) ....J NAMEPLATES (See Decorative AMCE: Excellence in Design Winners ......Sep Trim/Nameplates/Labels) Getting Connected: Network News............. Sep Patient-Friendly MRI NETWORKING MILLENNIUM Flexibility Key Factor In Connectivity Arrives ............scccccssesesseseees Mask’s Material Choice... Editorial: Millennium Questions Cool Solution When Quiet Is Critical .... CoFnirfsotr tFeaci r Ionft etrhnea tMiionlalle nnPiruevmi ew: New & Notable: Networked AgpiieAnN CES ... Lighter Is Better esheets sss ce scntesc ece ciserennnc Mar Editorial: Make the Connection.................. Innovations MIXERS Networked Appliances: Local Linking SMpoeneidtiornign gt o NMearrvkee t CoAntd uction AnGnouoadl EInncdourster y FoOlultolwoionkg: a2 0R0o0u sia nPgr et1t9y9 9..Jan NReeatdwyo rktio nRgo llC.o.n tenders ... the. Molecular Level ....-......-c0csssas<issestses- Oct The Great Palatina. snesssssessessseosessases Mar Ge tting Cinaiah ‘Nerve NIe ws Blood Pump Call for Biocompatible, Processible Polymer Eee Cea N eG oasis sscccscesicscscsseewssccsnaconnse Mar Networking for Nursing Homes................. Networking for Nursing Homes 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr NEW-PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Meter Components Require Editorial: Concurrent Successes Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Lubrication, Color AMCE: Editors’ Choice............:.ssessccessesees Sep Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan EGA TRER UNC ORION oss cicenesnccnssnroynccasen Nov MODEMS IATC Review: Creating the Future ............Jul MEMBRANE TOUCHPADS Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty OFFICE/BUSINESS APPLIANCES (See Cooking: Shining Examples ................000 Jan Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jan Business/Office Appliances) Membrane Marriage TR Grae TON asses ectssnsticsn Mar ONLINE Three-Way Partnership MOLDING Editorial: Millennium Questions ..... Stronger Spa Switch Technology Update: Molding—Dip Editorial: Cybercomplement ...................-. Electronics the Target... Molding Makeover for the 21st Century .. Editorial: High-Tech Nesting Poses PET vs. PC for Membrane Switch parts .... Speed to Market... Questions, Challenges ............00. METAL INJECTION MOLDING When Quiet Is Critical ... OUTDOOR APPLIANCES A Powder Metal Alternative... May Monitoring Nerve Conduction (see related product listings) METAL PARTS MOTORS, FANS & BLOWERS AnGnouoadl EInncdoursetr yF oOlultolwoionkg: a2 0R0o0u sia nPgr et1ty9 99.Jan 2000 Market Profile Technology Update: Motors—Torque (Component/Material Consumption) Fluctuations in Small Motors. 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market and Component/Material Consumption) ..Apr Structural Bonding ............c.sesssceeeeeeseeeeseene Jun Plastics: Materials for Power Outdoor Work Force ............cccseee Oct METALS/METALFORMING AHR Preview New & Notable: Grill and Metals/Metalforming: New Life for Tool ..Feb Technology Update: Electrical Testing— Copia Te Oe anna snes NN From Customization to Pre-Engineered ....Fe' Achieving EMC Compliance.............000. Mar NEEDED: 4-in-1 Operation Plus Motors, Fans and Blowers: OVENS (curing) Magnesium Injection Molding vs. WRU Bane CNG isis seca ncsccteoonnsasansecs Mar Testing Coatings Accurately Die-Cast Magnesium Cool Solution... PACKAGING A Million Dollar+ Idea ... Computer-Driven Design... 2000 Market Profile Machining at the Speed of Li Frost Free (Component/Material Consumption)........4 New for Stainless-Steel Forming...... High Air Flow with Minimal Noise... PAGERS 20 Percent Productivity Gain Blower Wheel Design Takes Simulation Station Specialty Alloys to Dissimilar Metals.. PAINT Blower Wheel Design Takes The Quiet Motor 2000 Market Profile to Dissimilar Metals.................:ssesesseeeee Mar 2000 Market Profile (Consumption/Material Consumption) ....Apr Editorial: Concurrent Successes ...........+/ Aug (Component/Material Consumption) PARTNERING (See Suppliers) Technology Update: Metalforming—Off- Maytag Majors Chief to Keynote IATC PSAs a Prolific Partner .... Center Loading in Multistage Tooling......Sep Streamlined Connection Three-Way Partnership .... : 48 AMCE: Editors’ Choice Winners ..............Sep AHR Highlights AHAM: World-Class Strategy .............2000++ Jul AHAM-2 www.AMmagazine.com December 2000 Appliance Manufacturer / 57 2000 EDITOR INDE X Issue Page Issue Page Issue AHAM: Global Regulatory Focus Jul AHAM-6 Editorial: Concurrent Successes ...........0.0+44 Aug 5 POWER TOOLS AHAM: Retail Ruminations Jul Profiles in Plastics: Electronics Plastics: Materials for Power... . Jan IATC Review: Creating the Future ... Integrated into Induction Hob .... ...Aug Elastomer Passes Ergonomics Test ............Jan Editorial: Concurrent Successes ...........:0000/ Aug A ‘Diamond’ Jewel TEMS WEES: COG odie cen teis css censgestcnssi esse Plastics: Electronics Integrated Mail Call Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design into Induction Hob Trim for Electronics Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs ........ May Plastics: Soft-Touch Tools ... Self-Touch Tools : Cutting Edge: Stand By Me (Efficiently) .Jul Plastics: ‘Tiger Stripe’ Soft Grip "Tiger Stripe’ Soft Grip «......ciscossccovesneasscess Keeping the Greens Green Plastics: To Thermoplastic from Na Bcc ac ecstc s cascontcasteserencetsvoesonssonsc 2000 AMCE: Excellence in Design Copper for Hot Water Dispenser ............../ Aug Versatile TPEs i MN LIEILGUSS oc Vessysussasanesistessi onconvesepsabcasaeneney x i Sep New in Polymer Processing ...........:s:sse+se00/ Aug New & Notable: Powerful Yet Light Intertek’s Internet Partnership ‘Total Package’ New & Notable: Smart Sawing ................. Oct Worth Watching Aug A Gloss for Electrolux PREFINISHED METAL Off-Road Computing ..............s:essessseseseed Aug To Thermoplastic from Copper (See Metals/Prepaint/Prefinish) PARTS COUNT REDUCTION/ for Hot Water Dispenser... PRESSES (cells) STANDARDIZATION MPR for Keypads ....... From Customization to Pre-Engineering ....Feb Cooking Technology: Odor-Free Slip & Slide Cost Cu Magnesium Injection Molding vs. Clean Cycle Die-Cast Magnesium Black & Decker a Winner ...........:cseeseseeed Aug Streamlined Connection Centralized Operator Interface..............04 May Snapshot in Plastic .-Aug Fewer Parts, Quicker Assembly Technology Update: Metalforming—Off- PCs Tight Bearing Seal ... ...Aug Center Loading in Multistage Tooling......Sep 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr AMCE: Conference Program ..Aug PRINTERS PCBs By the Way: NPE and PolyOne . Aug Polycarbonates for Printers... Jan Electronic Controls Spawn Integration Strong Finish Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty 2000 AMCE: The Idea Connection Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999 ..Jan PERFORMANCE 2000 AMCE: Educational Programs .......... Sep Plastics: Mail Call ; Performance Testing Poses Challenges ......Aug 2000 AMCE: Editors’ Choice Winners.......Sep PRODUCT LIABILITY PERIPHERALS/ACCESSORIES 2000 AMCE: Expo Exhibitor Preview SERIE EE cans cazensavense cessc onsop seioiconsioes Mar Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs ........ May PET vs. PC for Membrane Switch parts ....Oct PRODUCTION-CYCLE TIME Simulation Station Flexibility Key Factor In SHEET SOC OD ncsiccscscccssasaucsicanasssvevsses Mar AMCE: Excellence in Design Winners ......Sep Mask’s Material Choice Speed to Market P(sEeeR SreOlaNtAedL prCoAduRcEt listings) BlPoroodce sPsiubmlpe CPaollly mfeorr Biocompatible, SpMeoeldeicnugl art o LMeavrekle.t.. At the PlEarstgiocns:o miElcass tToemsetr Passes MeLtuebrri cCaotimopno,n eCnotlsor Requier PNEREODDEUDC:T I4V-iIn-T1 Y Operation Plus 2000 Market Profile (Share of Market) ......Apr POOL CLEANERS 20% Productivity Gain PHONECELL Plastics: Tight Bearing Seal.... Rewarding Renewal ................sessesesseeseseeeeed Apr Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Design POOLS/SPAS Dishing Up Efficiency ... . Jun Winners: Challenge-Driven Designs ........ May Stronger Spa Switch NPE Debutantes AMCE: Excellence in Design Winners ......Sep PORCELAIN ENAMEL Handling Complexity PHONESETS Supplier Group Upbeat Plastics: A Gloss for Electrolux Flexible Polymer Circuits .............:.ss:ss00May 2000 Market Profile Speeding to Market At the PIPE (Component/Material Consumption)........: Apr Molecular Level 2000 Market Profile Porcelain Enamel in Microwaves.......... PROFILERS (Component/Material Consumption)......../ Apr Editorial: Make the Connection Machining at the Speed of Lasers PLASTIC MOLDING AND FORMING AMCE: Educational Programs ............ PROJECTORS Technology Update: Molding—Dip 2000 AMCE: The Idea Connection .. Pixel Power Molding Makeover for the 21st Century ..Feb 2000 AMCE: Educational Programs .... PROTOTYPES Plastics Molding & Forming: PORTABLE EQUIPMENT Technology Update: Electrical Testing— Dishing Up Efficiency Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Achieving EMC Compliance..............00 Mar Simulation Station Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Ji Microwave Oven Smiatts ............:sseeeeMeaer Challenging Capacity Limits .............. A TOUCH OF SOGUIIEY =. .ccssccccoiestesisssvsisssecseases Maytag Majors Chief to Keynote [ATC Maximizing Plastics’ Advantages Cutting Edge: Grab-a-Lab at Hani ............ Cutting Edge: Grab-a-Lab at Hand ............ May NPE Debutantes PORTABLE HEADSET AUDIO Blending Capabilities.................sceseseseesees May PLASTICS Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty The Human Touch: The Use of Materials for Power Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999..Jz Video in Product Development Right for Receptacles POSTAGE METERS Honing In on Fan-Noise Sources in Polycarbonates for Printers . Assembly by Die Casting ...... Induction Motors Elastomer Passes Ergonomics Test ... Stamp of Approval... Plastics: Soft-Touch Tools Polyurethanes at a Glance ... Editorial: Concurrent Successes ... AMCE: Conference Program............0::00000/ Aug Plastic Gears On the Increase .... PBB SRAM RCANN ss cccsttesysrscteasinennconastsasen EdQiuteosritailo:n s,H igChh-aTlelecnhg eNse sting Poses Magnesium Injection Molding vs. POWDER COATING Getting Connected: Network News .... Die-Cast Magnesium Supplier Groups Upbeat PROTOTYPING/INDUSTRIAL Cutting Edge: The Sound of Muscle Staying Put DESIGN/SOFTWARE 2000 Market Profile 2000 Market Profile Speed to Market (Component/Material Consumption) (Component/Material Consumption) Teamwork Triumphs ... NOV Flexible Polymer Circuits .............s:s0essee0e: Rewarding Renewal Appliances with Pizazz ..........ccseeeeseenes Nov Structural Bonding Powder Coating: Strong Finish .................Sep PRUNERS Plastics Molding & Forming: Powder Coating 2000 Annual Industry Outlook: 2000 a Pretty Dishing Up Efficiency ... Powder Coating 2000 Exhibitors... Good Encore Following a Rousing 1999.Jan Simulation Station .... Spraying Savvy PUMPS Challenging Capacity Limits ... Powder Coating 101 2000 Market Profile Maximizing Plastics’ Advantages .............. Jun Rinse-Water Quality (Component/Material Consumption) Apr NPE Debutantes Jun POWDER METAL AHR Highlights May Editorial: Make the Connection (See Stampings, Die Castings & P/M) 2000 AMCE: Editors’ Choice Winners ......Sep 58 / Appliance Manufacturer December 2000 www.AMmagazine.com