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        Section Covers Spectrum

        • December 6, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the November/December 2019 issue of electroindustry. Craig Updyke, Director, Trade and Commercial Affairs, NEMA Members of the Transportation Management Systems and Associated Control Devices Section braved Washington, D.C., traffic to visit the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Capitol Hill, and three counterpart organizations on Sept. 25 and 26. Central to each discussion  were deployment of connected vehicle systems and the communications backbone represented by a dedicated band of the radio frequency portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Diana Read More[...]

        Topics :
        Transportation Systems General Interest Legislation

        Get Smart About a Better Building Occupant Experience

        • December 2, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the November/December 2019 issue of electroindustry. Pekka Hakkarainen Pekka Hakkarainen is Vice President of Government and Industry Relations at Lutron Electronics Company Inc. The relationship between commercial property developers and their tenants is evolving. Across the country, there is a growing trend toward building systems that create more value for real estate developers, building owners, property managers, and occupants alike. All these people have different, but complementary needs with a common goal of creating an overall better occupant Read More[...]

        Topics :
        Building Infrastructure Lighting Controls Lighting Systems Energy Efficiency

        Some Products Escape China Tariffs

        • November 29, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the November/December 2019 issue of electroindustry. Craig Updyke, Director, Trade and Commercial Affairs, NEMA Although the Administration has continued to raise import tariffs on Chinese goods as part of its effort to reach an agreement on changes to a series of policies and practices that disadvantage U.S. companies there, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has excluded many NEMA scope products in response to requests from importers. Among the products the agency has exempted Read More[...]

        Topics :
        China Trade Agreements

        Structured Cabling for Data Communications

        • November 25, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the November/December 2019 issue of electroindustry. Rick Pimpinella, Panduit Fellow Dr. Pimpinella is a Panduit Fellow, is a member of the IEEE, and is actively pursuing his research interests in multimode and single-mode optical fiber. He has published more than 50 technical papers and articles, and he holds more than 60 U.S. patents. Whether you’re an engineer, installer, consultant, or network designer, you might have multiple questions regarding cabling infrastructure and management: “What type of cable should I Read More[...]

        Topics :
        Building Infrastructure Conduit Fittings: Cable Tie

        Standards Talk

        • November 22, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the November/December 2019 issue of electroindustry. NEMA Industry Director Jonathan Stewart, far right, participated recently on a panel to discuss Standards in the Middle East and North Africa region at the Discover Global Markets in Houston. ei Read More[...]

        Top Factors to Consider When Working on a Data Center

        • November 18, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the November/December 2019 issue of electroindustry.   Eric Gertie, Product Manager, Cope Cable Tray Eric Gertie is a product manager for Cope Cable Tray, a part of Atkore International. Dependence on quality, reliable data is now more business- critical than ever. Businesses rely on data centers for 24/7 connectivity; to uphold federal codes and regulations; and to ensure resiliency, performance, and more—all so a company can stick to meeting the demands of its customers. Data centers should also be Read More[...]

        Topics :
        Building Infrastructure Data Analytics General Interest

        NEMA Keeps Active on Capitol Hill

        • November 15, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the November/December 2019 issue of electroindustry. Philip Squair, Vice President of Government Relations, NEMA It was a consequential summer for NEMA and the electroindustry on Capitol Hill. NEMA has advanced legislative proposals on surface transportation, industrial efficiency, appropriations, carbon monoxide detection, and cyber modernization of the grid. Most recently, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed a surface transportation bill that authorizes $1 billion over five years for a comprehensive build-out of the electric vehicle Read More[...]

        Topics :
        General Interest Legislation Regulation

        Light-Bulbs and Naturally-Occurring Market Adoption (NOMAD)

        • November 13, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        Clark Silcox, NEMA General Counsel In the literature pertaining to energy conservation and Standards and codes, there is a concept known as Naturally-Occurring Market Adoption (NOMAD).  This is defined to mean the proportion of energy savings that would have taken place in the market even if energy conservation Standards had not been adopted, and it represents an examination of trends based on market data.   The NOMAD experience is highly relevant to what has already transpired and is continuing to transpire with Read More[...]

        Topics :
        General Interest

        Book-a-Speaker

        • November 11, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the November/December 2019 issue of electroindustry. Jonathan Stewart, Industry Director, NEMA Utility Systems Division, will participate in a workshop where he will give an overview of state and local regulatory activity related to sulfur hexafluoride at the DILO Gas Management Seminar in Tampa, Fla. on Nov. 13. Check out https://www.eiseverywhere.com/website/ 2145/agenda/ for details. NEMA electroindustry experts are available to speak at your event. Need a speaker? Book a speaker at www.nema.org/book-a-speaker. ei Read More[...]

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        Special Announcement

        Embrace Technological Change

        • November 8, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the November/December 2019 issue of electroindustry. Mark W. Wingate, President, Maxivolt Corporation Mark W. Wingate is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Maxivolt Corporation. He is involved globally with Standards development and disruptive technology, has trained scores of people and authored numerous technical papers, and serves as an adviser to multiple boards and committees. As Bob Dylan’s title track song from his 1964 record says, “The Times They Are a-Changin’.” As a child of the ’60s, I loved Read More[...]

        Topics :
        Data Analytics General Interest Government Relations Weekly Update

        From the Chair | Raj Batra

        • November 4, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the November/December 2019 issue of electroindustry. Unless a washing machine is zapped or an overhead light fizzles out, most people don’t notice the electrical infrastructure at home or work that powers and enables their modern lives. Like an audience for a Broadway production, we’re dazzled by the actors in front of us, paying little attention to the stage crew that keeps the show moving behind the scenes. Like Broadway stagehands, most of the electrical infrastructure in Read More[...]

        Topics :
        Building Infrastructure

        GFCI Receptacles: Small Installation, Big Protection

        • November 1, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the November/December 2019 issue of electroindustry. Daniel Abbate, Industry Director, Building Infrastructure Division, NEMA Recent years have seen a significant increase in the number of do-it-yourself projects that homeowners will undertake. Home products and construction materials are easily accessible, and there are online tutorial videos for every installation imaginable. This includes the ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI), which is designed to protect people from electric shock. It is important for all homeowners to understand that this type of Read More[...]

        Topics :
        Building Infrastructure GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Ground Fault Personnel Protection

        Global Dynamics Confronting the United States Electrical Industry

        • October 30, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        “One thing about which fish know exactly nothing is water, since they have no anti-environment which would enable them to perceive the element they live in.” ― Marshall McLuhan, War & Peace in the Global Village (1968) Joel Solis, Conformity Assessment Manager, NEMA Today, there are two predominate types of power transmission and distribution systems that serve as the foundation of systems used throughout the developed world, i.e. the North American and European system. Visually distinguishing between the two is difficult since Read More[...]

        Endnotes from the President | Kevin J. Cosgriff

        • October 30, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the September/October 2019 issue of electroindustry. At NEMA, our primary function is to develop Standards that help manufacturers and their customers readily adopt technologies while assuring safety, efficiency, reliability, and usability and anticipating future technology evolution. For instance, the Industrial Internet of Things contains many different forms of technology that touch every manufacturer and nearly all of their products. Not only can producers better oversee factory processes, but they can gain valuable insights through data collection Read More[...]

        Topics :
        Strategic Update: C-Suite Brief

        Industrial Automation Equipment Manufacturers May Benefit from Global Trade Dispute

        • October 28, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the September/October 2019 issue of electroindustry. Fred Ashton, Economic Analyst, NEMA The United States is among the top global suppliers of industrial automation equipment, with nearly $13.4 billion worth of exported equipment in 2018. In 2016, the United States was the third-largest global exporter of such equipment after China and Germany, according to the U.S. International Trade Administration (ITA). The U.S. ITA defines industrial automation equipment as “the hardware and components used to automate factory floors across Read More[...]

        Energy-Efficiency Regulations to Be Harmonized Under USMCA

        • October 25, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the September/October 2019 issue of electroindustry. Ricardo Vazquez, Mexico Manager, NEMA and Craig Updyke, Director, Trade and Commercial Affairs, NEMA As part of the new trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada, federal agencies will seek to harmonize their energy conservation Standards and test procedures for regulated products. With the goals of increasing energy efficiency and facilitating market  access, the three national regulators are to endeavor to harmonize mandatory regulations over the first nine Read More[...]

        Topics :
        Other Regions Trade Agreements

        NAFTA 2.0 on Congressional Agenda

        • October 23, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the September/October 2019 issue of electroindustry. Craig Updyke, Director, Trade and Commercial Affairs, NEMA As you read this, Congress should be moving forward with approval of legislation to implement the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), negotiated by the Administration with our neighbors and partners in 2018 to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Building on NAFTA, the USMCA contains a series of market access and cost-savings benefits for the U.S. electroindustry. (See related article on USMCA-driven Read More[...]

        Topics :
        Other Regions Trade Agreements

        China’s Standards Strategy

        • October 21, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the September/October 2019 issue of electroindustry. Craig Updyke, Director, Trade and Commercial Affairs, NEMA As U.S. and Chinese trade officials resumed negotiations in July over tariffs, technology, and protection of intellectual property, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Office of Standards and Investment Policy brought to light a paper by a unit of the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) on SAC’s engagement in and plans for international Standardization. Elements of the strategy include adoption and mutual recognition of Read More[...]

        Topics :
        Other Regions Trade Agreements

        New Edition of Magnet Wire Standard Available

        • October 18, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the September/October 2019 issue of electroindustry. Ann Brandstadter, Manager, Standards Publications and Marketing, NEMA ANSI/NEMA MW 1000-2018, Magnet Wire, Magnet Wire contains specifications for round, rectangular, and square film-insulated and/or fibrous-covered copper and aluminum magnet wire generally used in the winding of coils for electrical apparatus. It includes definitions, type designations, dimensions, constructions, performance, and test methods for magnet wire. This revised Standard includes updated specifications, test procedures, and requirements, as well as new definitions of terms Read More[...]

        Topics :
        Magnet Wire NEMA Standards

        Medical Device Servicing Requires Oversight

        • October 9, 2019
        • NEMA Communications

        This piece was originally published in the September/October 2019 issue of electroindustry. Peter Weems, Senior Director of Policy & Strategy, MITA Medical imaging devices allow healthcare providers to observe and analyze the anatomy and physiological functioning of patients without invasive surgery. MITA Member companies are responsible for the innovation, original design, manufacture, packaging, labeling, assembling, and upgrading of medical devices. Original equipment manufacturers also often provide servicing activities for installed devices— both their own and those initially manufactured by other companies. Medical imaging Read More[...]

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