August 2021
Water!
Plant Life
12 Using metrology in manufacturing
Accurate and consistent measurements for manufacturing
By Selena Cotte, EA Managing Editor
Conventions & Trade Shows
18 The business and technology of water
The Weftec water technology conference and expo returns
next month
By Charlie Barks, EA Associate Editor
20 Together again
The mood was energetic as the Electrical Apparatus Service
Association gathered in Fort Worth
By the Electrical Apparatus staff
26 Fabulous fabricators
Fabtech will open in Chicago in September
By Kevin Jones, EA Senior Editor
50 The EASA Convention in Photos
Sights from the floor of the Solutions Expo
By Selena Cotte, EA Managing Editor
Fast Forward
28 Fresh water ideas
New methods to treat a most important resource
By Susan L. Follett, EA Contributing Writer
Motors & Generators
31 A question of environment
A look at the three primary factors that define a motor’s
surroundings
By Richard L. Nailen, EA Engineering Editor
39 Motor management: What’s it all about?
What service company managers need to know about this
value-added service
With trilingual summary
By Richard L. Nailen, EA Engineering Editor
Business Management
35 Help wanted
Seeking solutions to the problem of finding and keeping
qualified workers
By Susan L. Follett, EA Contributing Writer, and Selena Cotte,
EA Managing Editor
More Than Accounting
45 The new business normal
The pandemic forced a reevaluation of just-in-time inventory
management
By William H. Wiersema, CPA, EA Contributing Editor
Pump It Up
52 Water wish list
Details emerge about federal plans for spending on water
infrastructure
By Kevin Jones, EA Senior Editor
Green Energy
58 Carbon measurement: How do we know what’s what?
Getting our terminology straight about emissions and climate heath
By Charlie Barks, EA Associate Editor
Safety & Health
59 Start ’em early
Utility safety programs for kids are available across the country
By Charlie Barks, EA Associate Editor
