June 2018 Electrical Apparatus
June 2018 Electrical Apparatus
Featured Articles
- Wind power industry seeks to move to the next level It wasn’t all socializing at the recent Windpower Expo in Chicago By the Electrical Apparatus staff
- Exhibitors at the 2018 EASA Convention What you can expect to see at this year’s event By the Electrical Apparatus staff
- Where business met fun At this year’s joint Coil Winding and Wire Processing Technology Expos in Milwaukee, everyone, it seemed, was having a blast By Matt Raebel, EA Contributor
- Walking tour: Plant tours can be used to inform adults and inspire the young By Selena Cotte, EA Assistant Editor
- Elevator evolution Upgrading an elevator’s motors and drives often leads to better performance with lower operational costs By Pan Demetrakakes, EA Special Correspondent
- A legacy of quality An elevator parts company near Chicago serves a modern market By Selena Cotte, EA Assistant Editor
- Starts per hour: not as simple as it looks: Many factors come into play in the efficient use of motors that don’t run continuously With trilingual summary By Richard L. Nailen, EA Engineering Editor
- Money-saving tips for the smart manager: A few simple steps to start cutting expenses at your company today By William H. Wiersema, CPA, EA Contributing Editor
- Time to buy, or sell? What both sides need to know in today’s fast-changing world of mergers and acquisitions By the Electrical Apparatus staff
- Virtual teamwork: Collaborating digitally is convenient, but beware of the pitfalls By Bill O’Leary, EA Managing Editor
- The smart conventioneer: Good planning and proper manners will go a long way toward making your visit a productive one By Bill O’Leary, EA Managing Editor
Departments and Columns
Editor’s Comment In this issue: Of elevators and acquisitions…Kevin Jones
Let’s Solve Your Problem In this issue , we field your questions about efficiency, standards, and more: .. Edited by the EA staff
Associations, societies & government activities In this issue: Apparatus reconditioners align with a sustainability group… Edited by Kevin Jones
Letters In this issue, we examine one of several ways to determine a motor’s air gap: … Edited by Kevin Jones
Business briefs In this issue: A Century-old Nebraska service firm is sold to JCI Edited by Kevin Jones
OEMs on the move In this issue: Comings and goings of Tesla, Philips Lighting, and others… by the EA staff
Calendar briefs In every issue and updated on the web. See our online calendar for current offerings, with upcoming events on safety, coil winding, manufacturing, and more Edited by Bill O’Leary
Pumps In this issue: Earnings reports reveal a healthy market for pumps… Edited by Kevin Jones
Renewable energy In this issue: Of blockchain, solar energy, and—seriously—dentistry … Edited by Charlie Barks
Utilities In this issue: Microgrids are poised for growth nationally…Edited by Kevin Jones
EA reader profile In this issue: How Dan Babcock of Heat Shrink Direct inspires readers …By Selena Cotte
Know your industry In this issue: All about APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities … by the EA staff
New books In this issue: The best reference we’ve seen about international electrical standards … Reviewed by Richard Nailen
Training briefs In this issue: Classes on power transmission, arch flashes, and substations By Bill O’LearyEngineering education In this issue: Engineering students housed together; the best engineering schools By Selena CotteDeaths In this issue: Allied Electric founder Salvatore Rome and other industry figures By Selena CotteClassified advertising Your monthly marketplace for equipment, businesses, and more
Direct and Current In this issue: Manufacturing remains strong, and PG&E opens a wildfire safety center … by Charlie Barks
And, in every issue: Classified Advertising (Equipment, jobs, businesses for sale, business opportunities and services), Advertising Index, and your favorite cartoons, Motorhead and Generatorhead (illustrated by Mark Ziemann) and Cy’s Super Service (illustrated by James Estes)!
