In the blossoming April, an annual extravaganza in the HVAC industry unfolds. From April 8th to 10th, the 2024 China Refrigeration Expo was held at the China International Exhibition Center (Beijing • Shunyi Pavilion). With a splendid 150-year history, A.O. Smith unveiled its one-stop smart heating/cooling integrated solutions for both residential and commercial sectors at booth W2-F47, bringing forth fresh value propositions to customers.
The smart empowerment and upgrading of intelligence have become highlights of this year's refrigeration exhibition. Which brands are leading the way in intelligent upgrades in the heating/cooling field? The answer is evident from the bustling crowd in front of the A.O. Smith booth. In recent years, A.O. Smith has proactively laid out new tracks, focusing on the AI-LiNK high-end intelligent interconnection. They have vertically constructed a three-tier system of smart integrated systems, smart interconnection suites, and super single products, while horizontally expanding into the household and commercial sectors. This brings a one-stop, systematic solution for coordinated and intelligent interconnection of products such as smart temperature control, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, water purification, and hot water.
Whole house with good air and water, leading the quality life in multiple scenarios
From the periphery, the A.O. Smith booth resembles a giant silver-white "smart box," showcasing a diverse range of categories and rich scenarios in the household domain. A.O. Smith has brought a complete "smart comfort home" to the exhibition site to demonstrate.
In the living area, the "Good Air" system from A.O. Smith, with its AI-LiNK technology, ensures a constant flow of temperature, humidity, oxygen, cleanliness, and tranquility. Integrated with both radiant heating and variable air volume systems, it delivers a comfortable experience akin to the harmony of nature. Operating intelligently in silence, it maintains a noise level below 30 decibels, offering users tranquil and fresh air throughout the day. With the AI-LiNK central controller, users can interact smartly with the central air regulation system, achieving energy efficiency and precise monitoring of key indicators such as CO2, PM2.5, formaldehyde levels, temperature, and humidity in real-time.
The A.O. Smith AI-LiNK Healthy Water System provides a comprehensive solution for hot, purified, and soft water throughout the house, ensuring a one-stop smart, safe, and healthy water experience for users. At the exhibition's shower rooms, the patented dual-electric supply system of A.O. Smith AI-LiNK, coupled with a powerful booster pump and dual outlet shower, offers intelligent scheduling, interconnected hot water, and a large water flow, delivering an exhilarating shower experience.
The A.O. Smith AI-LiNK Smart and Healthy Kitchen addresses the greasy and noisy troubles of traditional Chinese kitchens. With innovations like the "Spinning" Dishwasher and the 3D Steam Oven, along with the "Jing" Range Hood, which combines high suction power with quiet operation, and the under-counter hot and cold water dispenser providing large flow and real boiling water, it creates a clean, healthy, and safe kitchen environment empowered by the AI-LiNK smart interconnection platform.
Smart Fusion of Dual Energy Sources: More Cost-Effective Commercial Heating
At the exhibition, A.O. Smith's comprehensive commercial solutions for heating/cooling and hot water are showcased, with a distinct industrial punk vibe compared to the cozy comfort of the residential area. Displaying integrated heating/cooling and hot water solutions for star-rated hotels, hospitals, and universities, as well as zoning solutions for commercial hotels/medical care, the exhibition presents a comprehensive range of commercial integrated heating/cooling and hot water solutions. Additionally, through the AI-LiNK CITY heating/cooling and hot water solution sandbox, attendees can explore A.O. Smith's diverse solutions for various scenarios, presenting a splendid technological feast.
Amidst the multifaceted pressures faced by centralized heating users such as hotels, hospitals, school offices, and residential communities, including energy transformation and cost reduction, A.O. Smith breaks through the isolated performance of products and innovatively introduces the AI-LiNK smart energy system. This system integrates and controls independent heating source equipment like air source heat pumps and gas boilers, efficiently coupling them for intelligent operation. In 2024, A.O. Smith's commercial AI-LiNK receives a significant upgrade, expanding its ecosystem into the refrigeration field. It can now incorporate control over refrigeration source equipment such as chillers into the existing system architecture, providing integrated solutions for more application scenarios, including cooling, heating, and hot water zoning supply.
As a pioneer in smart heating/cooling integrated solutions for both residential and commercial sectors, A.O. Smith not only focuses on brand reputation and product/system innovation but also provides one-stop professional services from solution design, system configuration, high-standard construction to later operation and maintenance. With interconnected hardware and comprehensive service control, the brand's one-stop guarantee ensures users an excellent experience.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the A.O. Smith brand and the 26th year since its entry into the Chinese market. Over 150 years, A.O. Smith has upheld the principle of relentless innovation, continuously envisioning possibilities for industry development and the pursuit of a better human life.
As a paragon of industry digitization transformation, A.O. Smith's AI-LiNK high-end intelligent interconnection aligns perfectly with the theme of "Empowering Intelligence to Expand the Track, Promoting Win-Win Stability and Strengthening the Chain" at this year's China Refrigeration Exhibition. Meanwhile, A.O. Smith's AI-LiNK, as an open ecosystem, has always been rooted in integrity, collaborating with allied brands and customers to jointly create a "smart interconnected ecosystem," upgrading new scenarios and experiences for high-end intelligent interconnection in both household and commercial sectors.
