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In March 2018 the exhibition Mostra Convegno Expocomfort was held

In March 2018 the 41st edition of the exhibition Mostra Convegno Expocomfort was held, where Mitsubishi Electric took part with an attractive stand and showed many of their latest products. 

Mostra Convegno Expocomfort is an international exhibition held at Fiera Milano Exhibition Centre. The exhibition gathers in one place the most advanced technologies for heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing technology, water treatment, HVAC components, renewable energy and energy efficiency. 

The stand was very successful, with over 4200 visitors registered in the 4 days of the show and great interest from the national and international press for the new products presented. 

Mitsubishi Electric introduced the entire range of home-class air conditioners, focusing mainly on MSZ-LN series and the latest model on the market MSZ-AP. 

The newest MSZ–AP range is a wall mounted system that blends energy efficiency with a modern white design. Boasting outstanding benefits, this mid-range unit includes state-of-the-art Wi-Fi control as standard and utilises low GWP R32 refrigerant.

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Mitsubishi Electric Co-develops Touch-based Interface for Remote Controls to Enable Both Blind and Non-blind to Easily Operate Devices

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that together with a school for the visually impaired it has designed an experimental remote-control interface that enables people to easily operate equipment by using their sense of touch to recognize the intuitive shapes and movements of various controls. 

The experimental remote-control interface for air conditioners was developed as a case study with the cooperation of teachers and students at a school for the visually impaired. The same principles of matching heights, shapes, etc. that the students learn at the school were adopted in developing the new interface. The unique interface uses distinctive shapes, positions and movements to signify the air conditioner’s different modes and the status and operation of each function, enabling visually impaired people to easily confirm and adjust settings. 

When visually impaired people use consumer products, they often encounter problems with not being able to understand the shapes or layouts of operational controls, such as remote-control buttons arranged on a smooth horizontal plane. The company believes that it can contribute to a more affluent society by expanding the range of people who can easily use consumer products. 

Going forward, Mitsubishi Electric will continue researching innovative interfaces that can be operated by using human senses in creative ways, ultimately for application in products and systems such as consumer appliances and industrial equipment. 

Source: http://www.mitsubishielectric.com/news/2018/0214-c.html

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Mitsubishi Electric’s building in Ratingen certified by LEED

Conservation of resources and energy efficiency determine the future

Sustainable architecture: energy and economic efficiency combined with comfort Societies are constantly changing – and hence the requirements on industries, governments, and the habitat in general. Rising demands, for example regarding comfort, quality of life, and consumption, are often at the expense of the environment. The trend has been apparent for some years: more and more people are living and working in cities, there is a shortage of residential and commercial buildings, which are becoming more expensive. Hence, new buildings are often not as high-quality and are not conserving resources as they should. Healthy and near-natural living and working conditions are important to humans’ well-being. This also means that a correspondingly sparing use of resources regarding heating, cooling, lighting and water use should be taken into account. 

There are different ways to design a building in an energy efficient way

Hotels, stores, and office buildings should offer a high comfort, but fulfil the most current sustainability policies and should also be economically viable. To make buildings more energy efficient and thus greener, the technologies developed for heating and air conditioning can play an important role. This can, for example, include systems for simultaneously heating and cooling buildings. These are very efficient solutions, which heat or cool a building based on renewable energies. Regarding the cooling, the existing heat energy will actually be used twice: for heating the building or for the hot water production. 

The goal of these solutions is to keep overall energy use and hence the operating costs of a building as low as possible. Mitsubishi Electric is living these resolutions itself: the new headquarter in Ratingen is LEED certified by integrating various equipment and technologies as a comprehensive electric manufacturer, at the highest level at that, it has achieved the platinum certification. It thus impressively underlines how energy efficient and sustainable its technologies are. These are actually used throughout the building – from the lifts to the heating and air conditioning technology. This is Mitsubishi Electric’s aspiration, for itself as well as for its customers. 

Source: http://de.mitsubishielectric.com/en/solutions/building/pdf/miu_advertorial_building_en_de.pdf

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Mitsubishi Electric Named to CDP’s Supplier Climate and Water A Lists

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that the CDP, a global disclosure system that enables companies and cities to measure and manage their environmental impacts, has presented the company with top “A List” rankings for outstanding climate- and water-management practices that Mitsubishi Electric deploys in its supply chain programs. This is Mitsubishi Electric’s second consecutive year to be named to these leaders’ lists. 

A-List rankings are based on questionnaires sent to suppliers in the supply chains of CDP member companies. 

The CDP also announced in October 2017 that Mitsubishi Electric had been named to the separate CDP Climate 2017 A List and CDP Water 2017 A List, both for the second consecutive year, recognizing the company’s outstanding efforts to mitigate climate change and protect water resources, respectively. 

Mitsubishi Electric is a leader in the development and provision of advanced environmental technologies that enable diverse global businesses to achieve enhanced sustainability, safety, reliability and comfort for the benefit of global society. Based on its Environmental Vision 2021, the company is contributing to the creation of low-carbon, recycling-based societies and biodiversity protection. Mitsubishi Electric is also contributing to sustainability by steadily reducing the environmental impact of production processes throughout its global value chains and by developing reduced-impact products and services. 

Source: http://www.mitsubishielectric.com/news/2018/0111.html

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R32 Room Air Conditioning selected for University College London

One of University College London’s (UCL) main buildings has been equipped with a new R32 air conditioning system from Mitsubishi Electric for the Division of Biosciences. 

The Division is housed in the impressive Rockefeller Building. UCL’s Division of Biosciences boasts an outstanding international reputation and a community of over 500 staff and 300 PhD students engaged in cutting edge research and collaboration. 

The College needed a quick and efficient heating and cooling system which also met UCL’s environmental requirements and Mitsubishi Electric’s M Series MSZ-LN was chosen due to the pivotal role R32 refrigerant will play in meeting future legislation and reducing the environmental impact of air conditioning, heat pumps and refrigeration. 

Keith Kerridge, Building Services Manager, UCL Estates, said, “The Rockefeller building required an extra air conditioning system on one of its floors and we were impressed with what Mitsubishi Electric’s system could offer. We wanted a system that would provide a comfortable working environment for our staff and students, as well as being environmentally friendly. The M Series MSZ-LN suits our needs perfectly.” 

The two stylish air conditioning units were installed over a three-day period and are the first R32 systems within UCL’s estate. The short installation period was crucial to ensure minimum disruption to the building’s occupants. 

Another feature that makes the M Series range suitable for UCL is its quiet operation, with noise levels as low as 19dBA, making it ideal for use in a quiet study environment. 

The M Series MSZ-LN air conditioning range was Mitsubishi Electric’s first product in its UK line-up to utilise R32 refrigerant. MSZ-LN units include a built-in Wi-Fi interface enabling full control and monitoring via the MELCloud App, and a sophisticated i-see Sensor in the unit automatically monitors room occupancy, position and body temperatures to deliver customised comfort.