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The explosive growth of smartphones has led to hundreds of apps that can provide instant access to help anywhere and anytime it’s needed.

This year’s show floor spanned 500,159 square feet and welcomed 1,968 exhibitors. Of those, 80 percent displayed new or enhanced products, systems, and technologies.

Whether driven by government intervention or the desire to achieve cost savings, efficiency continues to be a buzzword in the hydronics market.

The tools segment, specifically hand tools, may not be the first portion of the market that comes to mind when thinking of digital and connected HVAC devices. However, manufacturers are seeing interest in connected tools, and the adoption rate is growing rapidly.

Although the function of compressors hasn’t changed tremendously over the years, the way they go about getting the job done has become increasingly refined and polished.

The general public continues to learn of radiant benefits and applications, which span walls, ceilings, and cooling applications.

Portable heating and cooling units, much like the rest of the HVAC industry, are aiming to become as efficient as possible.

RTU manufacturers focused on meeting or exceeding these new government mandates with their newly developed equipment.

While organizations lobbied Congress for an extension like the ones given to photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal technologies, the U.S. House of Representatives chose not to extend the tax credits for the geothermal market.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is frequently introducing tougher motor-efficiency regulations, and manufacturers have shown a willingness to adapt and modify their offerings to keep pace.