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Message From The Editor
A lot about security in this issue
I'm listening right now to another report on cybersecurity. It is disconcerting that we all know the basic rules of cybersecurity but don't always put them into practice. Data are increasingly valuable and transmitted in many ways through wireless or wireless technologies, but data also show up on the dark web often because of our own negligence. Be vigilant, especially as summer vacations approach. In this issue, a reminder on how to support the talents of tomorrow, transmitting data through light, and more on safety. Have a good read!
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Changing Scene
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New Training Module on Mersen Knowledge Center: "Photovoltaic Fuses in Solar Applications"
Mersen Knowledge Center - Electrical Power is Mersen Electrical Power North America's official online self-registering E-learning portal for electrical distributors, engineers, and end users. Our newest training module, "Application Basics: Photovoltaic Fuses in Solar Applications- M307E," will help you learn about the main components of a typical photovoltaic installation…
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Developing a National Strategy for Women in the Trades
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is accepting applications to participate in the CAF-FCA task force for the development of a national strategy for supporting women in the trades. Please ensure to read the terms of reference prior to submitting your application. Applications accepted until August 12th, 2019…
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Stelpro Appoints Pierre-Yves Martin Vice-President, Sales and Business Development
In his new role as Stelpro's Vice-President, Sales and Business Development, Pierre-Yves Martin will define and roll out sales and business development strategies to ensure the company's continued growth, while striving to deliver exceptional customer experiences through stellar customer service…
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- Shrinidhi Ramaswamy joins Techspan as Marketing Coordinator - Electrical Division
Techspan Industries is pleased to announce that Shrinidhi Ramaswamy joined the company as Marketing Coordinator - Electrical Division on June 10. Shrinidhi was previously a Junior Analyst at IESO, is a recent graduate from Sheridan College and holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)…
- Labour and Industry Share Concerns & Recommendations with Ontario's New Minister of Training, Colleges, and Universities
Representatives from CLAC, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO), and the Ontario Electrical League (OEL) recently met with Ontario's new Minister of Training, Colleges, and Universities, Ross Romano…
- Bosch Extends the Service Life of Electric-Vehicle Batteries
Stress makes cells age faster. Something that geneticists have long since demonstrated for the human body is also true for electric-vehicle battery cells. The older the batteries get, the lower their performance and capacity, and the shorter the range of the vehicle…
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- Legend Power Announces New Chairman and AGM Results
Legend Power Systems, an onsite energy management technology company, is pleased to announce that Cosimo (Cos) La Porta, a current director of the Company has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors…
- Humber Achieves First Zero Carbon Certification in Canada for a Retrofit
Humber College's retrofitted NX building has been awarded the Zero Carbon Building - Design Certification by the Canada Green Building Council, making it the first retrofit in Canada to achieve design certification. A zero-carbon building is highly energy-efficient and offsets the annual carbon emissions using clean renewable energy…
- ABB Wins Major Industry Award for Submersible Transformer Inspection Robot
On May 30, 2019, ABB was honoured with an Electrical Review Excellence award for its ABB Ability inspection for transformers - TXplore -- in the 'Power Product of the Year' category. Electrical Review is the leading electrical industry publication in the UK…
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International News
- Littelfuse Breaks Ground on New Power Semiconductor Assembly Facility
Littelfuse, a global manufacturer of technologies in circuit protection, power control and sensing, has announced that it recently broke ground on a new power semiconductor assembly plant in Lipa City, Philippines. This will be the company's third manufacturing facility in the Philippines and will be dedicated to assembly and test operations for power semiconductor modules…
- ABB sends Delegation of Leaders to 2019 Global Summit of Women
In a demonstration of its strong corporate commitment to promoting inclusive leadership, ABB sent a delegation of more than a dozen high-level managers to the 2019 Global Summit of Women, held last week in Basel, Switzerland. The annual event, which focuses on women's advancement, has been the world's premier business and economic forum for women for the past 29 years…
- Navigant Research Report: EV Geographic Forecasts for Europe
With plug-in EV (PEV) sales on track for another record year in Europe and worldwide, understanding the geographic distribution and policies that influence PEV adoption is more important than ever for stakeholders. PEVs are increasingly being considered by more consumers as a top choice for their next vehicle purchase…
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Fibre Connectivity
Shutting the Door on Dust
By Mark Mullins
We know we talk a lot about fibre cleanliness, but let's face it, contamination of fibre endfaces is still the number one cause of failures — regardless of much we harp on the topic. You've probably often also heard comments surrounding the fact that dust caps are really just dust collectors. Thankfully, there are plenty of manufacturers out there that get it and have responded with shuttered fibre connectivity.
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Human Resources
Supporting Next Generation Talent
By Michelle Branigan
With the electricity sector experiencing changes on so many fronts — technological, demographic, political — it is no surprise that the careers traditionally associated within the sector will also be affected. That's not to say that jobs will disappear overnight, but increasing digitalization will see some of the tasks associated within job classifications evolve. Some jobs will indeed become redundant, but others will emerge to take their place, and still others will merely be redefined. Rather than see this is a negative, it proves a wonderful opportunity to engage the next generation of talent, many of whom may not have thought of the sector as the most innovative and creative sector in which to kick-start their career.
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LiFi
A New Kind of Privacy for the Next Generation Smart Home: Why Every Smart Home and Office Will Want a Secure LiFi Network
By Sarah Scace
As the smart home grows in popularity, IoT and Wi-Fi security remain front of mind for consumers. More than two-thirds (70%) of consumers are concerned about the lack of security from hackers who might interfere or snoop on smart devices in the home. LiFi can provide unprecedented privacy while offering robust, fast and reliable wireless communications. For the same reason that LiFi prevents interference with neighbouring networks, it also offers much superior privacy in the home.
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Safety
Electrical Company, Supervisor Fined Total of $60,000 After Workers Suffered Burns
An Ontario Justice of the Peace has fined an electrical company $55,000 and a supervisor $5,000 for an incident in which an arc flash occurred, burning three workers. The court also imposed a 25% victim fine surcharge ($13,750 and $1,250, respectively), as required by the Provincial Offences Act. The incident occurred in January 2018 while a six-person crew including a supervisor were working in an electrical room to upgrade electrical services.
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Survey Says
Average Salary by Job for Electricians
Industrial engineers earn the most. The next highest job, maintenance technician, lags by $17,000. Both are far above apprentice electricians.
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Years of Experience for Transmission-Line Engineer
This graph shows years of experience by percentage for transmission line engineers, 75% of those surveyed working as transmission line engineers have less than 10 years of experience, which may bode well for the industry moving forward.
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Product Focus
Brady Expands Its Lockout Line with SafeKey Lockout Padlocks
Brady's new line of safety padlocks brings advanced key security and key precision to lockout programs. With traditional padlocks, unwanted key duplication can occur, potentially resulting in two different employee keys opening a single worker's personal safety lock. Brady SafeKey lockout padlocks are specifically designed to minimize this potential safety concern. With up to 100,000 precision-cut operating keys — 700% more than traditional locks — SafeKey padlocks more effectively guard against unwanted key duplication.
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Gain Ultimate Control with the Audacy Wireless Control System
Audacy Lighting Controls is an easy-to-program mobile app developed to operate your Audacy Lighting Control system. The app works in tandem with the intuitive Audacy web Interface and allows you to configure and schedule lighting in your space.
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ILSCO Oxide Inhibiting Compound
Many of ILSCO's connectors are pre-filled with De-Ox oxide inhibitor to provide an airtight seal around the conductor and prevent oxidation. ILSCO offers three different formulas: non-grit, zinc, and copper. All three formulas are available in a variety of package sizes.
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The Electrical Stock Market
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Current Copper Prices
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