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U.S. and EU collaborate for new standards In an EA interview with motor efficiency expert Ben Ehmcke back in August, some of the things brought to light were the disparity between motor design efficiency in Europe and here in the United States. Ehmcke divulged what many in his circle already knew—that the U.S. has lagged […]

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NEMA revises Motors & Generators guide The National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association revised one of its longest-running and most relied-upon texts, with a new version of the Premiere Guide to Motors and Generators being officially released this week, NEMA MG 1-2016. Updates to the guide address inverter-fed polyphase motors, temperature rise testing, and tolerances, as well […]

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Discussing Redesign Options for Electric Motors

Can shape optimization improve electric motor function? Let’s check back in on shape optimization. The redesign technique seems to resurface every so often, offering valuable options for smoother operating, more efficient motors. Although it has multiple variables and is constantly being adjusted depending on the given application, shape optimization is founded on the principles of […]

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Members of Congress visit NEMA plants

Von Roll, Siemens, GE, others give tours to elected officials Several members of NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) have recently seen elected officials pay visits to their facilities. Jonathan Roberts, COO of Von Roll USA, Inc. told EA about having a member of Congress visit his company’s Schenectady, NY location, saying “Congressman Tonko visited our […]

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The electrical industry in the economic recovery

By Kevin Jones, EA Senior Editor An evaluation of the health of the U.S. electrical manufacturing industry was provided by Timothy Gill, deputy chief economist at the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, during the recent Coil Winding, Insulation, and Electrical Manufacturing Exhibition and Conference in Rosemont, Ill. Gill said he expects economic growth to be “solid” […]

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NEMA offering motor efficiency regulation webinars

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Motor & Generator Section will host a series of webinars in April related to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) motor regulation, which takes effect on June 1, 2016. The DOE recently amended Section 431 of the federal energy code covering the efficiency of electric motors. The NEMA Motor […]

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Business conditions index for electroindustry grows slightly

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America was largely steady in February, inching upward to 57.9 from 57.5 in January. In contrast, the survey’s measure of the mean degree of change in current North American conditions softened in February, retreating to +0.2 from +0.4 a month […]

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NEMA’s Distribution Automation Section to release first white paper

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), on behalf of its Distribution Automation (DA) Section, is scheduled to release its first white paper focusing on the importance of incorporating distribution automation into the grid, its cost justifications, and a recommended call to action so the benefits of DA equipment and systems can be fully utilized. According […]

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NEMA Business Conditions Indexes climb to start 2015

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America rebounded in January, rising to 57.5 from 50.0 in December. Thirty-five percent of January’s panelists reported conditions improved during the month, while only 20% indicated that the business environment worsened. At the same time, January’s EBCI for future North American conditions […]

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NEMA elects new Board of Governors

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) elected Donald J. Hendler, president and CEO, Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., as chairman of the 2015 Board of Governors at its annual meeting in San Diego last month. Other officers elected at the annual meeting are first vice chairwoman Maryrose Sylvester, president and CEO, GE Lighting; second vice chairman […]

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