Fan technologies enable electronics to perform at peak specifications. Unfortunately, thermal management is often a design afterthought, which can create problems when sourcing, selecting and implementing an effective cooling solution. To extend the operating life of vital electronics, a fan should provide appropriate thermal management. Purchasers may need to consider application demands, from reduced size […]
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Put Accessories Center Stage
Fans and blowers are a key component of many thermal management systems. Designed to stabilize temperatures or cool sensitive electronics, they optimize equipment performance and uptime. Unfortunately, fan accessories such as filters, alarms and thermal controllers, are often overlooked in the design process. Despite being vital to the proper function of fans and blowers, accessories […]
When to Use Motorized Impellers
Energy efficiency is of ever-increasing importance in today’s world. According to a U.S. Department of Energy report in 2011, approximately 6.5 percent of the primary electricity consumption is used by commercial and industrial fans, blowers and fume hoods. Replacing such equipment with more advanced energy-efficient options would result in a substantial reduction in energy usage […]
EC Fans Save More Than Energy
Energy conservation is of ever increasing importance in today’s world. The U.S. Department of Energy has determined that about 25% of the primary energy consumption in the residential and commercial sectors is used by electric motor-driven systems and components in appliances and equipment. Replacing existing equipment with advanced energy-efficient motors results in a substantial reduction […]
Supply Chain Resiliency
Supply Chain Resiliency, that’s a term that has garnered quite a bit of attention over the past few years. Surprisingly, not many companies have given much thought to the topic so in this post I thought we could briefly highlight what it is, why it’s important and some of the considerations that go into planning. […]
COVID-19 Response
Proper prior planning prevents poor performance has always been the catch phrase in our organization. Supply chain resiliency is a cornerstone of our value proposition to our customers. For all the planning and testing one does, one never knows for sure if one has planned properly until crisis strikes. Such is the case with COVID-19. […]
Knight Electronics Presents Digi-Key with 2020 “Golden Fan and Connector” Award
September 9, 2021 (Dallas, TX) Knight Electronics honored Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, with the 2020 “Golden Fan and Connector” Award during a virtual EDS Conference meeting. The Golden Fan and Connector Award celebrates the distributor with the most sales of Orion Fans and Io Audio Technologies connectors for calendar year 2020. John Knight, President of Knight Electronics, […]
The Global Supply Chain
The current global supply chain is in a state of turmoil. We’ll take a look at the multiple factors that have contributed to this and how to move forward to avoid this in the future. Some of this supply chain disruption stems from logistics companies who are dealing with labor, ship, and container shortages while […]
Expanded Facility Increases Manufacturing Capacity, Further Reducing Lead Times
Orion Fans, a global leader in cooling fans and accessories, has expanded its Dallas-based North American headquarters. With a new 18,000 square foot addition to its current facility, Orion Fans has increased its domestic manufacturing capacity, enhanced logistic capabilities, and further reduced product lead times. This will help customers and channel partners shorten the design […]
Cooling Fan Solutions for Any Environment
Whether it is on the sidelines at the Superbowl, in the middle of the airport, or on the outskirts of town, portable enclosures and kiosks offer a wide range of services and functionality that simplify our lives. Portable communication systems have become an integral tool on NFL sidelines. All season long, big blue portable communication banks […]