WhisperGen – something to shout about

The victory party’s over and it is the morning after the night before at Christchurch’s Whisper Tech after winning a $300 million deal to supply products to Britain. Colleen Simpson reports. Bill Highet’s phone has been running red-hot since news broke that Whisper Tech had netted a deal worth at…

Internet Revolutionizes the Way Students Do Laundry

As college students head back to school, many can leave one item off of their packing list — laundry detergent. Some can also expect to waste less time in the dorm laundry room. New software technology makes it possible for students to track the progress of their laundry from their dorm rooms, t…

Here’s A New Spin (Cycle) On Small Tech: Smart Appliances

If you believe the hype, small technology will eventually find its way into everything but the kitchen sink. In the white goods category, this may not be too much of an overstatement. Over the next several years, “intelligent” appliances tricked-out with microscale sensors and actuators will hi…

ENG faculty developing sensors that stay in touch

When an unbalanced washing machine starts dancing across the floor, a sensor inside detects the wild gyrations and halts the spin cycle. In the future, says Christos Cassandras, washing machines and other household appliances will go a step further: they’ll call a repairman before a part breaks.

IFB Elena washing machine launched

IFB, India’s leader in front loading washing machine launched Elena, the most affordable “Front Loading Washing Machine” in India at a press conference held at Hyderabad today. Addressing media men immediately after unveiling ELENA formally, Mr. Ashutosh Vaidya, National Sales Manager of IFB Indu…

Electrolux launches new washing machine (India)

To further strengthen its existing washing machine line-up, Electrolux Kelvinator Limited (EKL), a subsidiary of the Electrolux Group, a leader in powered household and outdoor appliances, has announced the launch of its new top of the line washing machine Fabriglow, the wonder machine with life …