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April 2005 

Below are listed featured articles from the April 2005 issue, Vol. 58, no. 4 © 2005 Barks Publications, Inc. ... see also April 2005 departments and columns and Previous issues.

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• A new language for motor research and development  A multiplicity of organizations is now in the act. Who are the many organizations outside the motor industry that now perform or support the research and development work formerly carried on only inside that industry?   Is continuing decline of R&D within the motor industry inevitable? Many organizations outside the motor industry now perform or support the R&D work formerly carried on only by insiders. Our timely article examines the effects of energy management, conservation, environmentalism, downsizing and globalization, and how they have impacted the new research organizations. The article features compelling photographs and a directory of the more prominent research groups.  Read a summary. (trilingual summary appears in the magazine)

  
  By Richard L. Nailen, P.E., EA Engineering Editor

• Building a new business with bold ideas  Patience pays off for a Cincinnati service company as it expands into new niches: growth comes as a result of increasing demand for the company's services, not out of speculative investment. Includes photos and a shop layout diagram.
  By Kevin Jones, EA Senior Editor

• What is the point of differential protection?   Why coordination with the motor is essential. Includes photo of typical installation of zero-sequence differential CT's in the terminal enclosure of a 5000 hp motor, and several diagrams of CT schemes.
  By Richard L. Nailen, P.E., EA Engineering Editor

• NMW manufactures broaden their view   Attendees at National Manufacturing Week learn of growing internationalism and greater concern with safety and diagnostics.
  By The EA Staff

• Increasing employee safety awareness on and off the job    How Schneider Electric's North American Operating Division is reducing accidents, a well as substantially lowering worker compensation costs.

• Thousands to commemorate Safety and Health Week, Many safety, health and environmental groups plan activities for the week of May 1-7.
  By the EA staff

• Getting others involved in your business   How a business in the doldrums can be turned around by actively welcoming managerial and outsider involvement. Includes tables with sample departmental objectives, company budget and income statement.
  By William H. Wiersema, CPA, EA Contributing Editor

See also April 2005's Departments, columns