The advent of the 4th Industrial revolution has only accelerated the integration of technology into our society and the utilization of IOT related gadgetry threatens to push us over the edge with reliance on the microprocessor. Let’s not even begin the discussion on AI! When...
There is a Thief in your Company! Did you know you had a thief at work in your company? This thief did not break in under cover of darkness. He boldly walked right onto your production floor and began stealing. His name is Downtime. Are you constantly...
This week we will take a very brief look at harmonics and transformers. Transformers are designed to operate at a rated frequency, and designed with an overload margin. It is common that the loads connected to the transformers can be nonlinear type like Switched Mode Power...
Industry 4.0 If you are involved in the planning or implementation of Industry 4.0 strategies then we need to talk. It is not enough to just have great strategies for obtaining the benefits of Industry 4.0 or the IIoT in today's manufacturing environments. More is required beyond...
2017 Blackout Tracker Results Are Out Every year, Eaton puts together a Blackout Tracker report. This year, the 10th year for the report, is packed full of interesting and enlightening information about how and when the power went out around the country. This annual report is based...
Power quality is simply the electric power that drives an electrical device and the device’s ability to function properly with that electric power. https://youtu.be/NjRBiPXd2OI When discussing power quality, there are several areas of concern. Continuity of service Variation in voltage magnitude Transient voltages and currents Harmonic content...
Your reputation has always been important for growing your business and in today’s digital age, having a good reputation is more important than ever. With social media, people are always quick to complain about any and every issue they experience. That is why it is...