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Customers seeking a compact drive that will enhance their HVAC system’s reliability and efficiency have an option with Danfoss’ new iC2 Micro family of drives. With all the functionalities of a full-featured unit, the drive is perfectly crafted to be easy and durable allowing users to seamlessly integrate with existing drives and building automation systems. compact and intelligent drive This compact and intelligent drive is tailored to optimize a wide range of applications, like...
At its 28th annual breakfast for trade media at the AHR Expo on Tuesday, January 23, Danfoss focused on HVAC/R solutions for creating sustainable buildings – commercial buildings, data centers, and supermarkets through energy efficiency, decarbonization, and water neutrality. The nearly 60 attendees had the opportunity to hear from Danfoss subject matter experts as well as industry partners on how Danfoss solutions are helping future-proof buildings to achieve greater energy efficie...
The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) released the full schedule for the 2024 AHR Expo Education Program. The program will feature more than 110 free seminars, a robust panel series lineup, new product and technology presentations, professional certifications, and continuing education courses. Education Program “The Education Program has grown into a true complementary asset to the show floor experience,” said Show Manager, Mar...
Danfoss, a global pioneer in climate and energy solutions, has joined forces with Enersponse, a distributed energy resource (DER) management company based in California, to introduce cutting-edge services for American supermarkets.This collaboration aims to enhance energy flexibility in HVAC and refrigeration systems by unlocking benefits for the food retail sector with the Automated Demand Response (Auto-DR) solution. Energy efficiency The food retail industry is transforming through digitali...
For over 55 years, Danfoss Sensing Solutions has supplied innovative sensing solutions to HVAC/R system builders around the world. Now, as the industry transitions to low-GWP refrigerants, Danfoss has put its decades of sensing experience to work to design the safest and most accurate A2L refrigerant detection sensor on the market. A2L refrigerants Thermal conductivity provides the best solution for A2L gas sensing Built with thermal co...
Danfoss and Google have announced a strategic partnership to make use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and promote energy-efficient solutions in data centers. Under the partnership, Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group, will use Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities to optimize the customer experience, streamline internal work processes and improve productivity across the organization. This can be done, for example, by using gen AI to...
Danfoss Drives is pleased to announce that Hannes Leichtfried has been appointed Head of Sales and Marketing for the Drives business segment in North America. With nearly 30 years of experience at Danfoss in Austria and Germany, Leichtfried, an Austrian native, is excited to continue to build the North America Drives business. Danfoss Drives' New appointment “I am thrilled about my new role in a vital market for our Drives business,” said Hannes Leichtfried, adding “There ar...
Danfoss, a global supplier of technologies for HVAC/R, will exhibit its broad portfolio of solutions to help its customers reach decarbonization goals at the annual AHR Expo 2024 - the premier annual event for the HVAC/R industry, which is taking place from January 21-23, 2024. robust and energy-efficient With an expected 50,000 attendees and 1,600 exhibitors, the event provides an invaluable opportunity to showcase the company’s technologies that enable customers to build energy-e...
Danfoss A/S has acquired ENFOR’s district energy software business, with plans to scale its advanced AI-driven energy efficiency optimization worldwide, to enable the decarbonization of cities. Danfoss has acquired ENFOR’s district energy software and will bring the solutions to the global market under the Danfoss Leanheat® suite of sustainable heating and cooling solutions. Leanheat® solution The Danfoss Leanheat® solution combines cutting-edge technology,...
Businesses in the HVAC market were high-profile participants at the COP28 conference in Dubai. Several big HVAC companies had a presence at the conference, and the industry’s technologies are an important tool to achieve the conference’s stated climate goal of net-zero global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. COP28 The Conference of Parties of the United National Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) took place Nov. 30-Dec. 12 in Dubai. Some 35,000 people were involved in...
Increasing temperatures, population growth, urbanization, and rising incomes are driving the increased need for cooling. According to the first-ever Global Cooling Watch Report, launched at COP28, cooling demand could triple by 2050. This would lead to a doubling of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which is equivalent to more than the total annual greenhouse gas emissions of the United States of America. sustainable cooling pledge Recognizing the need to act on cooling, Danfoss joined forces...
Release of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Energy Efficiency 2023 report shows that not enough progress is being made on energy efficiency. The report reveals a slowing in global improvements in energy intensity-the IEA’s primary measure of energy efficiency–and, in response, Danfoss President and CEO, Kim Fausing is calling on governments to commit to doubling the rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030 at COP28 to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Keys to me...
Two Danish powerhouses partner to continue strategic collaboration to enhance energy efficiency and reduce overall energy consumption in multifamily buildings. HOFOR, the pioneering district heating utility in Denmark, will utilize the Leanheat® solution from Danfoss. The software solution combines cutting-edge technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to optimize energy consumption and improve operational efficiency. This st...
As the world continues its push towards sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, heat pump technology has emerged as a solution for decarbonizing various sectors, particularly heating and cooling. Danfoss believes it's crucial to discuss and highlight the impact and potential of heat pumps in achieving a greener future. latest trends in heat pumps At AHR 2024, Danfoss will be on site to highlight the latest trends in heat pumps, including new applications and the critical role hydronic...
Danfoss Power Solutions, a global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics, as well as electric powertrain systems, has launched its next-generation air conditioning hose for liquid lines in agriculture, construction, and commercial vehicle applications. EverCool EC005 Type G A/C hose The new EverCool EC005 Type G A/C hose simplifies installation, while offering weight reduction and proven reliability. The new EC005 hose is fully thermoformable, even over long lengths, eliminating the nee...
Danfoss Turbocor, manufacturer and pioneer of the first oil-free, magnetic bearing compressor for the HVAC industry, is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a wholly-owned Danfoss company. Initially founded in 1994 and later becoming a joint venture with Danfoss in 2004, its Turbocor® compressors have delivered versatile and unmatched efficiency, with low-Global Warming Potential compatibility, helping to reduce emissions while earning strong return on investment for customers. Zero perform...
HVAC systems perform an important function in healthcare facilities, ensuring an environment conducive to healing and optimum health. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How can the industry address HVAC challenges in hospitals and healthcare facilities?
The new TIER 2 Standard Plus service pump is a reliable and efficient service pump, compatible with up to 30% biodiesel. It also offers high performance, while reducing overall costs of installers and end customers. Transitioning to liquid low-carbon fuels is an important part of the CO2 decarbonization journey. Many of these fuels, which are created from different types of raw materials, are already available and will contribute significantly to climate protection together with modern oil-fire...
Danfoss has announced the winners of its 2023 EnVisioneer of the Year competition. ThermalWorks, Polar Engineering, Canal Marine and Industrial Inc., and Weis Markets took top honors in the new, expanded format that allows for multiple winners. ThermalWorks ThermalWorks, based in Bloomingburg, New York, was the winner in the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) category for its advanced waterless cooling system. The company built a modular, hyper-efficient, waterless chiller for the d...
Danfoss is proud to announce that their DSG compressor has been named the winner in the Cooling category of the 2024 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. The annual awards competition honors the most inventive and original products, systems, and technologies that will be showcased at this coming January’s International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) in the categories of building automation; cooling; sustainable solutions; heating; indoor air quality; plumbing; refri...
The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) announced the winners of the 2024 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. Winners are chosen annually in ten industry categories, representing the most innovative products and technologies in the market. Innovation Awards “There’s no shortage of innovation in HVACR right now,” said Show Manager, Mark Stevens, adding “To be recognized as an award winner is a true honor and an indication that...
Danfoss is extending the expansion ecosystem. With stable performance, superior operating conditions, and six models to choose from, the EKE 100 range of superheat controllers and valve drivers supports highly reliable system functioning — encapsulating 20+ years of experience in superheat management. This new solution for superheat and valve drive control is easily integrated with other Danfoss products ensuring a simplified system design and implementation process. In addition to combin...
In October, students at the University of Ljubljana can look forward to courses in Danfoss Leanheat® Network. The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering has recently revisited its study programs and now also offers competencies within the green and digital transformation. The Leanheat@ Network tool is part of the new course for master students about Smart Cities. Digital green transformation Professor Andrej Kitanovski from the Laboratory for refrigeration and district energy at the Faculty of...
Danfoss has inaugurated a new production line in India dedicated to the manufacturing of DMB/DCB bi-flow filter driers, in response to the escalating demand within the market. The newly designed bi-flow filter driers showcase subtle re-engineering, resulting in heightened system performance: They boast an elevated maximum working pressure and temperature, reaching 50 bar and 120°C respectively. 20% more moisture capacity versus NBA. These filter driers are fully compatible with main A2L...
The World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation and UN-Habitat has honored ProjectZero with its Award of Distinction for Public-Private Collaboration in Cities in recognition of the positive and measurable impact demonstrated in the city of Sønderborg in southern Denmark. The award ceremony took place in Detroit, Michigan, USA, as part of the World Economic Forum’s Urban Transformation Summit which brings together visionary pioneers from business, government, civil...
Danfoss has expanded its oil-free Turbocor® portfolio to include the TGS380 and TTS450 models, offering a high-capacity, energy-efficient solution for use in comfort cooling, intensive ambient environments, and data center applications. The new TGS380 and TTS450 compressors provide exceptional flexibility and efficiency to customers worldwide, operating in both heating and cooling applications, at extreme temperatures, and across a range of low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants....
Danfoss' Mobile CO2 Training Unit closes out its 2023 North America tour on Wednesday, September 27 at 10 a.m. ET, with its first-ever livestream training, provides installers, service technicians, and OEM engineers a unique opportunity to receive accessible CO2 refrigeration systems knowledge and training virtually. The industry's passion for the Mobile CO2 Training Unit remains steadfast, so Danfoss is making it more accessible than ever before by offering virtual training at no cost to atten...
Danfoss is pleased to announce its participation in Busworld 2023 event, which is taking place at the Brussels Expo, in Brussels, Belgium, from October 7-12, 2023. This will be the first time that the company will exhibit at the trade show, since acquiring BOCK GmbH in March 2023. Danfoss representatives will be on-hand to demonstrate the entire line of BOCK mobile CO2 and low-GWP compressors – including the CO2 StarCO2mpressor with its innovative 'star' drive design – as well as th...
The new TIER 2 Service Pump is a reliable and efficient standard service pump that offers high performance, while reducing overall costs of installers and end customers. Danfoss Burner Components has released the new TIER 2 service pump, as part of the new modified service pump portfolio, including: Service Standard – TIER 2 pump (Cost effective standard fuel pump) Service Standard Plus - TIER 2 Bio30 pump (Cost effective and compatible with up to 30% biofuel blend pump) Service Prem...
Danfoss opened the doors to the Application Development Center within the ‘Smart Store’ supermarket, which is part of a full Decarbonization Park including several innovation centers for applications such as heat pumps, heat recovery, next-generation district heating networks, and data centers. The new Application Development Center will offer the cooling and heating industry the opportunity to access state-of-the-art test facilities and expert support, for field testing new c...
