Electrical workers and facility owners rely on technical professionals to take prudent and economical steps towards increasing worker safety and protecting facility equipment. “Safety by design” describes, what I believe to be, a comprehensive approach to incorporating practical and feasible electrical distribution system design solutions.
As part of an Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) project, iLLUMA-Drive partnered with Mohawk College to compare a traditional AC LED lighting system to the CENSE DC system.
Often, code users encounter situations where they find themselves at odds with the rules contained in the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.
This graph shows average pay by position for a Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering degree. Among six other potential positions surveyed: Mechanical Engineering Manager, Software Engineer, and Plant Manager, Manufacturing.
Failure is definitely an “F” word, particularly when we’re talking about critical plant equipment. No one wants to tell the boss that the line is down because a motor has pooched, which is why as an industry we’ve moved away from reactive maintenance to a prevention mindset.
On October 8th, Schneider Electric brought together experts from multiple disciplines to explore the role collaborative innovation will play in the future of sustainable energy and smart grid evolution in Canada.
An application may already have a network of PoE devices installed but wants to make some changes without removing their existing cabling infrastructure.
Building automation and control systems (BACS) monitor and control a range of building systems such as lighting, heating, air conditioning and more. The terms used for BACS are widespread — building management system, building automation system, smart building and more, depending on the scope of the system.
Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 21st edition of the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) 2019, taking place between 27-30 October, has become world’s largest lighting trade show.
IDEAWORKS engages undergraduate students and hires co-op students in Mohawk’s Energy and Electrical programs, which in addition to providing practical research and development experience, provides students with career opportunities with the companies the college is collaborating with.
This graph shows hourly pay and correlation to pay for electrical apprentices. Troubleshooting and PLC/Automation are the most sought after skills, among the six surveyed.
From office buildings to hospitals, and schools to prisons, organizations are increasingly adopting devices that utilize Power over Ethernet (PoE). This includes phones, cameras, lighting, access controls and more.
What do NBA sportsmen like the world champions from Toronto, The Raptors, and the workings of their teams, have in common with system technology from Rittal and Eplan? More than you might expect.
Ever experience the awkwardness of having to call a customer to remind them to pay their bill? You walk a fine line of diplomacy. Being a pushover won’t get the customer’s attention.
Blueprints and Commercial, Systems Troubleshooting are the two most sought after of five skills, among those surveyed.
Stephanie Medeiros leads ABB Canada’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure team, as well as transit bus charging in the United States and Canada. She has been with ABB in various positions for 10 years, compiling a diverse skill set that includes work all over the world.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
