

June 2022 Electrical Apparatus
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Electrical Apparatus is the monthly magazine and virtual community for electromechanical professionals who design, specify, use, sell, operate, maintain and repair electrical equipment.
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In the June 2022 EA!
Training & Education
19 Virtual training is here to stay
The pandemic forced a lot of businesses to adopt temporary online operations, but some digitized offerings will remain
By Emily Halnon, EA Contributing Writer
Say It Right
22 Taking a blue pencil to IEEE documents
When it comes to writing, even electrical engineers could use a boost in efficiency
By Richard L. Nailen, EA Engineering Editor
20 Archers, at the ready!
EASA to meet in a revitalized St. Louis
By Charlie Barks, EA Associate Editor
Plant Life
24 How 3D printing transforms manufacturing
What does the future of manufacturing look like with the adoption of additive manufacturing processes?
By Anna Claire Howard, EA Contributing Writer
Conventions & Trade Shows
28 The latest in apparatus service and repair
A sampling of what will be on display at this year’s convention of the Electrical Apparatus Service Association
By the Electrical Apparatus staff
Energy
36 Old vs. New equipment repair
What should you prioritize? What is more profitable?
By Charlie Barks, EA Associate Editor
Business management
41 Trends in industrial maintenance
As service companies become outsource partners, they’re providing customers with more digital expertise and supply chain reliability
By Carol Brzozowski, EA Contributing Writer
Motors and Generators
45 The meaning of ‘above NEMA’
When applied to electric motors, the phrase is even less clearly defined than the words ‘small,’ ‘medium,’ and ‘large’
With trilingual summary
By Richard L. Nailen, EA Engineering Editor
More Than Accounting
50 Financial planning for a business exit
A few details you need to tend to before bowing out of the business you’ve spent your life building
By William H. Wiersema, CPA
Pump It Up
60 Pump training matters
A fresh batch of seminars, both in-person and virtual, from the Hydraulic Institute’s education subsidiary
By Kevin Jones, EA Senior
Electric Avenue
66 The promise of marine electrification
The increasing use of electric propulsion for boats could spell opportunity for service providers
By Carol Brzozowski, EA Contributing Writer
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Comment - An electric summer
Let's Solve Your Problem - Clarifications of some electrical terminology
Business - The pursuit of net-zero emissions is becoming big business
Associations- For associations, the pressure on Washington never ceases
Plant happenings - New plants in Georgia, Maryland, and Tennessee
Know your industry - EASA brings together members of the service industry
Calendar - Upcoming events on automation, manufacturing, and energy
EA reader profile - Edward Hoerner’s lifetime of work and gratitude
Product showcase - A peek at what will be new at the upcoming Hannover Messe
Speaking of - Schaeffler and REEtec cut a rare deal
Names & faces - Personnel changes at Siemens Gamesa, Ametek, and Eaton
Utilities - On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, EPRI looks ahead
Classified advertising - Your monthly marketplace for equipment, businesses, and more
Cy’s Super Service - The electrical service industry’s most prominent curmudgeon
EA puzzle - A word search puzzle about winding materials
Moe, Genny & friends - The surreal world of an anthropomorphized motor and generator
Direct & current - Siemens exits Russia and IEEE women celebrate an anniversary
Advertising index - Who’s who—and who’s where—in this issue of Electrical Apparatus
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