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Home » Keywords: » innovation and HVACR

Items Tagged with 'innovation and HVACR'

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Going High Tech with HVACR Tools

Today’s easy-to-learn smart tools can tackle a variety of tasks
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
May 29, 2026

Battery power, wireless connectivity, and integration with smartphone apps are some of the common features of newer smart tools for HVACR professionals. 


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1950s: Rotary Compressors Transform HVAC Equipment

Slimmer, more efficient systems led to widespread a/c adoption
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
May 28, 2026

A look back at how advancements in compressor technology forever changed the HVAC industry. 


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1950s: Heat Pump Growth Shapes Today’s HVAC Market

Heat pump shipments rose from 958 to 3,550 in two years
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
May 21, 2026

Thanks to a push from manufacturers and utility companies, heat pump technology gained traction in the ‘50s, ultimately re-shaping the HVAC industry. 



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ASHRAE Announces Call for Abstracts for 2027 Winter Conference in Chicago

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
April 20, 2026

Abstracts are due May 27, 2026. If accepted, final conference papers (8-page maximum) are due September 2, 2026.


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Armstrong Comfort Solutions Welcomes New President

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
April 18, 2026

In this role, Sanjek will oversee Armstrong Comfort Solutions’ operations, focusing on exceptional service, expanding offerings, and strengthening client relationships. 


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Budderfly Portfolio Reaches 34 Patents and 36 Patent Applications

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
April 12, 2026

Budderfly’s portfolio spans advanced HVAC control methods, distributed energy coordination systems, intelligent load balancing, and behind-the-meter microgrid controls. 


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From the ACHR NEWS Archives: ‘Industry Pulls Together to Help Win World War II’

All HVACR hands on deck for the war
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
April 9, 2026

A look at how the HVACR industry came together during the 1940s — highlighting the companies, technologies, and people who helped power a global effort that aided us in ultimately winning the war.  


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Carrier Passes DOE Commercial Building HVAC Challenge Lab Evaluation

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
March 10, 2026

With this completion, Carrier is one of the only manufacturers to complete testing in both the 10-14-ton and 15-25-ton product categories. 


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AHR Expo Brings 53,315 HVACR Professionals to Las Vegas

Innovation, community, and the future of HVACR dominate the 2026 showfloor
The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
February 10, 2026

AHR Expo is honored to provide the once-a-year opportunity for the full community to come together for a few days.


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Cooling Without Water Chillers: An HVAC Minute Video Update - February 5, 2026

Cooling Without Water Chillers

An HVAC Minute Video Update: February 5, 2026
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
February 5, 2026
Stocks for major HVAC companies fell with claims of a new system that can be cooled with no water chillers.
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