Miele Professional Introduces Digital BIM Objects For Its Laboratory Glassware Washers

Miele Professional is making it easier for lab architects and planners to specify laboratory glassware washers by providing Building Information Modeling (BIM) objects for its 13 laboratory glassware washers. The BIM objects and CSI specifications are available for download at www.arcat.com, an online product information site for architects.

"CAD was the gold standard for commercial architects and lab planners when designing projects, but a paradigm shift has occurred within the industry and more architects realize that they can improve efficiencies throughout the life cycle of a building incorporating BIM objects into their plan," stated Deborah Ruriani, Marketing Manager for Miele Professional Products. "As we lead the way in innovative technology for our products, we also want to be ahead of the curve in the construction industry, providing a cutting edge tool for the architects, lab planners and construction management companies who specify and include our products in their facility and building planning."

According to Ruriani, 13 BIM objects were loaded on the ARCAT site enabling professionals to download, not just RFA and DWF formats, which are used in proprietary software to view BIM objects, but also the more traditional DWG and DXF formats for use with CAD viewing systems. By June, Miele will also provide BIM Objects for its professional laundry product line, which features commercial washer extractors that can reach temperatures of 200° F and hold that temperature to achieve sanitization without caustic chemicals.

Providing BIM was a priority for Miele Professional as the company keeps in line with the corporate strategy to lead in manufacturing sustainability, eliminating waste and improving product life cycles. Ninety percent of a Miele laboratory glassware washer is recyclable, made of 304/316 stainless steel and they are designed to last more than 15,000 operating hours. If you use a washer six hours a day, five days per week that translates into 10 years of operation and most of the washers last far beyond that lifespan.

About BIM
According to the National BIM Standards Committee (NBIMS), BIM is a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. A BIM is a shared knowledge resource for information about a facility, forming a reliable basis for decisions during its life cycle, existing from earliest conception to demolition. Soon, nearly every piece of information that an owner needs about a facility throughout its life can be made available electronically. BIM encompasses more than a 3D computer-rendered model of the building. In addition, to architectural information, the complete BIM contains all of the building's information, from wall systems, structural systems, HVAC equipment, plumbing fixtures, door and window schedules, and finishes, right down to the manufacturer, supplier, and square footage of every material specified on the project. One of the greatest benefits of BIM is the life cycle cost savings which can accrue to the owner.

About ARCAT
ARCAT is an online resource providing information on building materials for architects, spec writers, engineers and contractors. The site features 10,500 manufacturers with thousands of cad details, specifications, BIM families, wizards, and links to every web site and other information. This data assists professionals in making informed product selections.

About Miele Professional
Miele Professional leads the way in the development of innovative technology and meets the highest demands in washing, dishwashing, cleaning and disinfection in commercial applications. Providing true commercial cleaning systems with outstanding speed, capacity, and performance, our laundry and dishwasher products are showcased in fine estates, yachts, hotels, and restaurants the world over. Miele washer disinfectors provide state of the art cleaning and disinfection of medical and dental instruments, giving hospitals and dental practices the utmost in safety and hygiene. Miele laboratory glassware washers set the standard for analytically clean labware. With state-of-the-art systems that guarantee commercial durability and commercial throughput without sacrificing unparalleled quality, exclusivity, and ease of use, Miele is the definitive source for precision commercial cleaning equipment. Our product line includes: laboratory glassware washers, industrial parts cleaning systems, dental disinfectors and commercial wet cleaning systems.

About Miele
There are only a few brands in the world that have sustained their vision, traditions and quality for more than a century. Fewer still can claim consistent family ownership and international brand name integrity. And only one is recognized for creating the world's most innovative appliances. Founded in 1899 with a single promise of Immer Besser, a German phrase meaning Forever Better, Miele has dynamically grown to become the world's largest family-owned and operated appliance company with over 16,000 employees in over 100 countries.

As a premium appliance brand represented on all five continents, Miele is steadfastly committed to the highest quality, performance and environmental standards. The company's innovative heritage, state-of-the-art design and engineering aesthetic have inspired comparison to other German brands synonymous with innovation: Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

Miele's range of exceptional consumer appliances includes: vacuum cleaners; laundry systems; rotary irons; dishwashers; built-in convection, speed and steam ovens; cook tops; ventilation hoods; and coffee systems. The domestic appliance product assortment will expand in the second quarter of 2008 to include refrigeration and wine storage units specifically designed to exceed the performance, design and durability expectations of the American consumer.

For more information, visit www.mieleusa.com

Miele and the Environment
Miele has a long history of environmental leadership. Every detail is considered from the production process and shipping to household use and to the appliance's ultimate disposal. Miele's production facilities operate to strict DIN EN ISO 14001 environmental performance standards and Miele recently signed the CECED code of conduct to support human rights and environmental protection globally.

In operation, Miele constantly strives to make every product respect our natural resources. As an example, since 1990 Miele has reduced water consumption by 42.4% and electricity by 29.2% in domestic machines. The same environmental ingenuity has been applied to domestic dishwashers where in the last 15 years water consumption has been reduced by 50.3% and energy use cut by 33.8%. Additionally, from 1990-2002 advancements in Miele oven technology led to a 29% reduction in energy. Miele's active leadership role in global organizations like the International Electro technical Commission (IEC), Energy Star (the partnership program backed by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy), the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and others demonstrate the company's serious position regarding the protection of our global environment.

An unprecedented quality pledge guides Miele to produce appliances that are designed to last for 20 years of continuous use – far longer than the average. And their high metal content and clearly marked plastic components are ready for recycling once the product's useful life is complete – reducing landfill waste and conserving raw materials for future generations. For further information, visit www.mielepressroom.com.

SOURCE: Miele Professional