The Latest in Tool Technology
Sep 1, 2000, By Jim Eisele, Greenlee Textron
Installers are looking for faster, lighter weight, more compact, and easier-to-use tools. Today’s hydraulic, pneumatic, and battery-powered tools deliver just that....
Which Software for What Task?
Aug 1, 2000, By Mark Lamendola
Even the best software can reduce your productivity, if you use it for the wrong task....
Work Assist Vehicles Make Upgrading Easier
Jul 1, 2000, By Ellen Parson, Managing Editor
Contractor finds practical solution for improving productivity on school retrofit....
High-Horsepower Software Helps Contractors Compete
May 1, 2000, By Reagan Cook, Geac AEC Business Systems
In today's fast-paced construction market, contractors need more than just electrical expertise to stay competitive. This means automating project management and accounting....
Engines Ensure Energy Efficiency
Apr 1, 2000, Edited by Ellen Parson, Managing Editor
New cogeneration system improves power reliability at electroplating plant and drastically reduces gas/utility bills....
Versatile Meter Offers Multiple Capabilities
Feb 1, 2000, Edited by Ellen Parson, Managing Editor
Wisconsin electrical engineering firm increases testing capabiities and provides better customer service with the help of handheld test tool....
Power Drills: Is There a Bit of Difference?
Oct 1, 1999, By John DeDad, Editorial Director
Professional and consumer power drills perform well and are excellent values — but don't expect a consumer tool to perform like a professional....
HTS Coils for First 1000 hp Electric Motor Delivered
Jun 1, 1999, By EC&M Staff
American Superconductor Corp. recently announced its shipment of four coils, manufactured from high temperature superconducting (HTS) wires, to Reliance...
New Portable Label Printer Meets Specs and Saves Time
Feb 1, 1999, Edited by Ellen Parson, Managing Editor
Saving time in cable identification is an ongoing challenge for any contractor in the electrical industry. In addition to saving time, contractors must...
Fall Protection Equipment Saves Life of Electrician
Sep 1, 1998, By EC&M Staff
Dalloz Fall Protection recently awarded membership in its “Life Member With Miller” to Wayne Cooper, an electrician for AK Media/MA, Massachusetts’ premier...
High-Tech Tools Can Deliver Job-Site Solutions
Sep 1, 1998, By Joseph R. Knisley, Contributing Editor
Savvy contractors give their businesses an edge with an arsenal of electronic devices, such as CD-ROMs, bar-coded tool-tracking systems, digital cameras, and palm-top PCs....
Softstepping Hardware
Aug 1, 1998, By Mark Lamendola, Technical Editor
You've got only an hour left before you must get your design and bid to the customer, and your computer crashes. Fatally. You have lost all your data. Such a scenario happens all too often, but it need not happen to you....
Static transfer switch helps keep NASA in space
Jul 1, 1998, By Marleen Kruse, Associate Editor
For more than 50 years, Tensolite, St. Augustine, Fla., has been the world leader in the design and manufacture of custom high-tech wire. NASA, Boeing,...
Device measures substation ground impedance on-line
Jun 1, 1998, By EC&M Staff
Substation owners can now receive information to confirm system design specifications, while ensuring safety, with the new digital version of the Smart...
Don't Let Your Portable Cord Tie You Up
May 1, 1998, Martin E. Cooper, Linda Riggs
How do you choose a portable cord, and what do all those letters mean?If your facility is like most, you work around various chemicals and oils. You use...
