Air conditioning is hotter than ever—hot as in demand, a must-have, a comfort most of us want, and, with higher-trending temperatures generating heat-related health issues, one that many can no longer live without.

NVision, a leader in 3D noncontact optical scanning and engineering, has worked extensively with the HVAC (heating/ventilation/air conditioning) industry for more than 30 years. Recently, NVision helped major HVAC manufacturers successfully:
• Evaluate and confirm the viability of converting copper system components to aluminum
• Reverse-engineer and improve the design of air conditioning (A/C) drip pans

More than a century after Willis H. Carrier built the first modern electrical air conditioning unit, A/C systems are a fixture in most U.S. homes. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), nearly 90% of U.S. households in 2020 were using A/C. Internationally, the use of A/C is expected to rise during the next 30 years, with the world’s hottest regions producing much of the demand.

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