Samsung – pioneering the evolution of digital air solutions
Samsung has over the years discovered that the history of trying to keep cool3 in extreme temperatures is a long and interesting one.
From palm frond to ground-breaking WindFree™ technology – a sustainability leader and technology innovator
Modern air conditioning relies on the process of evaporation to cool and humidify the air at the same time. While this concept is constantly being improved upon, its roots extend back to ancient *Egypt, where reeds were hung in windows and moistened with trickling water. When wind blew through the window, the water evaporated and helped to bring down the searing Saharan heat. Later, in ancient Rome, water from aqueducts were circulated through the walls of some homes to cool3 them. In medieval Persia cisterns and wind towers were used to cool buildings during the hot season.
The first air conditioner resembling the system we know today was installed in a home in the United States of America in 1914. Inventors’ understanding of scientific principles had grown in leaps and bounds between ancient Egypt and early 20th century US. The principle of evaporation remained intact, but the process was now achieved by driving air through water-cooled coils.
A little over a century after this invention, air conditioners are now widely in use across the globe, in homes, businesses and cars. Most of the air conditioning systems that are used today still rely on these methods. Because Samsung has always understood the importance of being agile in this fast paced and ever-changing evolution of technology – the company has designed innovative digital air solutions that connect with the changing values and needs of modern-day life. Also, Samsung has over the years committed itself to offering a meaningful experience that both meets the various demands of customers and improve the quality of consumer’s lives.
The move from centuries of palm frond to ground breaking WindFree™ technology showcases Samsung’s passion of continuously evolving its products to offer the latest digital innovation to its customers. This new WindFree™ technology – with a 10-year warranty – is evidence of Samsung’s significant amount of experience in the air-conditioning market. Over the years, Samsung has been recognised and won a few technology innovation awards. The company believes that it is because innovation and people-centred excellence are not just buzz words, but the core values within Samsung. It also believes that innovation is key as well as the people who will be using the products.
Samsung has over the years ensured that its digital air solutions are catering to the demanding and varied climate changes of the African continent. As a socially-responsible organisation that knows the importance of producing environmentally friendly products – Samsung has managed to create some of the most energy efficient air-conditioning products available. It’s WindFree™ air-condition product range is designed to reduce energy consumption and assist in cutting back on the carbon footprint.
Samsung’s efforts in reducing the impact of humans on the planet were recently recognised by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when it received two awards in recognition of the company’s accomplishments as a sustainability2 leader and innovator. Some of the other Sustainability awards2 include:
- The German Institute for Quality and Finance (ITQF), a European leader in quality surveys, has awarded Samsung Climate Solutions in Italy with the ‘Top Value for Money 2021’ award.
- Besides its Climate Solutions business, Samsung was also ranked number 1 in the Mobile, TV and Home Appliances category making Samsung one of the top 30 Italian companies recognised for excellent quality and price ratio.
These awards are highlighting Samsung’s heritage of achievements in developing ground-breaking innovations that propel the industry forward.
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21 ASHRAE (the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) defines “Still Air” as air currents moving at speeds below 0.15 m/s, with no cold drafts. Samsung Wind-Free™ Air Conditioner
3 Tested on the AR07T9170HA3 model, based on the power consumption of Fast Cooling mode vs. WindFree™ Cooling mode.
