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RETAILOBSERVER.COM SEPTEMBER 2016 20 For more information about the new 60" Pro Grand ® range collection, the 60" Professional ® series custom hood insert or the 60" Professional ® series wall hood please visit www.thermador.com. LIEBHERR AND MICROSOFT COLLABORATE ON SMART REFRIGERATOR PROTOTYPE Liebherr Appliances and Microsoft are working on a smart refrigerator that will offer customers in the pharmaceutical industry new possibilities for remote monitoring and predictive maintenance. An "Internet of Things"-prototype was shown to the public at the Hannover Messe für Industrie (HMI) 2016 in April. This project is part of a collaboration between Microsoft and Liebherr in the area of refrigerator and freezer digitalization. AN "INTERNET OF THINGS"- SMART REFRIGERATOR PROTOTYPE The pharmaceutical industry requires extremely reliable refrigeration technologies for the storage of highly sensitive substances and products, including medicines, vaccines or insulin. Refrigeration temperatures have to be precisely maintained around the clock. The secure, reliable operation of appliances is imperative. The development of intelligent connectivity solutions for commercial refrigerators and freezers creates new monitoring and maintenance possibilities for professional users. Microsoft and Liebherr presented the smart refrigerator prototype for the first time in Hannover. The pharmaceutical refrigerator is connected with a communication module based on the Windows 10 IoT core, which analyzes data utilizing the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. The refrigerator's general status data and temperature data can be retrieved at any time. Using machine learning—the automatic evaluation of data, with recognition of control processes and deviations—and Azure Stream Anlaytics for real-time predictive analysis, it is then possible to recognize any changes in the appliance's refrigeration performance at an early stage. Well in advance of any actual damage to stored products, the system will generate a service ticket in Microsoft Dynamics CRM. The relevant technician will then be able to plan this into their service call. In addition, the Windows 10 IoT core operating system integrated into the communication module allows the refrigerator to be updated remotely. Within the framework of new services, Liebherr is in the position to introduce new features and functionalities with greater speed and flexibly. NEW MAYTAG ® TOP LOAD WASHER CAN FIT 32 TOWELS IN ONE LOAD Maytag's new top load washer and dryer can remove everyday tough stains with the PowerWash ® system and dry your larger loads even faster with the PowerDry system The top load washer boasts the best cleaning in the industry driven by the PowerWash ® system,* which features the extra cleaning action of the PowerWash ® cycle, PowerSpray, optimal dispensers and internal heater to remove everyday tough stains. PowerSpray boosts stain-fighting by recirculating the water and detergent from the bottom of the wash basket back to the top and optimal dispensers automatically release detergent, fabric softener and oxygenated additives at the right time for an outstanding cleaning performance. With an unbeatable capacity of 6.2 cu. ft., this washer is designed to tackle your heaviest loads. There's even enough space to wash 76 t-shirts* at once, or a mountain of 32 towels in one load. The PowerDry features works to dry the toughest loads faster** and evenly by using advanced moisture sensing. This cycle runs hotter and works harder with optimized heat and airflow. The advanced moisture sensing then monitors the moisture and air temperatures inside the dryer to evenly and completely dry your heavy loads. With 9.2 cu. ft. of space, you will have the power and capacity to take on your large, difficult laundry jobs. The new laundry pair is now available. For more information, visit www.maytag.com. *Men's large t-shirts. **Compared to Normal cycle I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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