Right now, electric utilities across North America are spending money like never before – and that investment is driving one of the biggest infrastructure buildouts we’ve ever seen. But here’s the thing: behind every new substation, data center and transmission line is another part of the story – the people and companies, especially within EASA, that repair, rebuild and maintain the motors, generators, transformers and associated switchgear that keep it all running. That’s the electromechanical side of the business, and it’s about to get a lot busier.

Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the most talked-about technologies across every industry, including the electromechanical world. Depending on who you listen to, AI is either going to replace engineers and technicians, or it is just another overhyped tech trend. As is often the case, the reality sits somewhere in the middle. 

Artificial intelligence is one of the most talked about technologies in industry right now, but how much of it is actually being used inside EASA member companies? To better understand this, the Emerging Technologies Committee recently surveyed the membership about AI adoption in service centers.

The repair/replace conversation should be built on facts, not feelings. Customers respect recommendations that are based on clear, technical, logical and economic reasoning.  A simple framework helps keep the discussion professional instead of emotional. 

When equipment fails and customers wait, knowing exactly how to test each temperature-sensing device becomes critical. Don't let temperature accessories be your diagnostic blind spot.

For decades, digital visibility meant mastering search engine optimization. But it no longer tells the whole story. AI-driven search systems operate by new logic.

Emotional intelligence is simply the ability to recognize, understand and manage your own emotions— and to recognize and respond to the emotions of others. When leaders grasp this side of their teams, performance improves—but more importantly, people grow. They become problem-solvers instead of task-doers. They become the next generation of leaders.

The purpose of this article is to explain the basis and application of rules used to “estimate” fan performance for a fan installed in a duct system moving air when the speed of the fan is changed.

El propósito de este artículo es explicar los fundamentos y la aplicación de las reglas utilizadas para estimar el rendimiento de un ventilador instalado en un sistema de conductos que mueve aire al variar su velocidad. Con un conocimiento básico de estas reglas, es posible calcular rápidamente el rendimiento de un ventilador para diversas condiciones de velocidad.

A thoughtful succession plan—such as hiring a new manager one year before the retirement of the veteran employee—can turn the process of leadership transition into a positive, future-focused evolution.

We all need friends, right? Isn’t the world a better place when you have someone to share it with? Electric motor shop leaders are no different. Peer groups have long been known as a means by which to advance collective goals and performance. EASA’s Roving Chief Executive (RCE) groups are exactly that - tailored to the executive, owner or general manager of electromechanical repair facilities.

Concentric to lap winding conversions are common practice in many EASA service centers. For most stators, this change is feasible and can be made with little difficulty. In some cases, however, it can be quite challenging and result in undesired outcomes due to reduction in copper or insulation.

Las conversiones de devanados concéntricos a imbricados son una práctica común en muchos centros de servicio de EASA y en la mayoría de los estatores, este cambio es factible y se puede realizar sin dificultad. Sin embargo, en algunos casos, puede resultar muy complicado y generar resultados no deseados debido a la reducción del cobre o la pared de aislamiento.

Effective industrial marketing isn’t about listing services—it’s about solving problems. This brief article explores how shifting your message from offerings to outcomes can better connect with customers and position your company as a true partner in reliability.

Wireless vibration monitoring enables proactive maintenance by providing real-time diagnostics, reducing downtime, and improving asset reliability. With evolving technology and lower costs, service providers can enhance offerings, strengthen customer relationships, and gain a competitive edge through predictive insights and smarter asset management strategies.

La monitorización inalámbrica de vibraciones permite un mantenimiento proactivo al proporcionar diagnósticos en tiempo real, reducir el tiempo de inactividad y mejorar la fiabilidad de los activos. Gracias a la evolución de la tecnología y la reducción de costes, los proveedores de servicios pueden optimizar su oferta, fortalecer las relaciones con los clientes y obtener una ventaja competitiva mediante información predictiva y estrategias de gestión de activos más inteligentes.

Revisit EASA's 2025 Convention & Solutions Expo by buying access to recordings of the general sessions and education events streamed from EASA's website! These recordings provide just over 32 hours of training. Downloadable PDFs of slides and technical papers are included!

The 2025 industry research project takes a look at the health of the EASA service center and what the future may hold in store.

For service professionals working with large electric motors and generators, machines with voltage ratings 5 kV and higher can be vulnerable to invisible threats of partial discharge (PD). Corona and PD activity have long been a challenge to detect before failure occurs. Traditionally, detecting these issues required indirect methods like radio interference voltage (RIV) testing, ultrasonic detection or offline insulation tests. But recent advances in partial discharge imaging—sometimes called corona cameras—are giving engineers and technicians a powerful new tool: the ability to see electrical discharge activity directly and in real time. 

As a small business owner employing skilled trade workers who are aging out of the workforce, sustainability is not just about the natural or political environment outside of our walls; it is increasingly becoming challenging in terms of sustaining the capabilities that our customers have come to expect from us.

As our company has grown, we have had to learn to trust others to get things done in a way that is consistent with how you would want them done. Here is how we chose to attack the trust issue and some of the lessons learned along the way.

Para los profesionales que trabajan con grandes motores y generadores eléctricos, las máquinas con tensiones nominales de 5 kV o superiores pueden ser vulnerables a amenazas invisibles de descargas parciales (DP). Detectar la actividad corona y las DP antes de que se produzca un fallo ha sido un desafío durante mucho tiempo. Tradicionalmente, detectar estos problemas requería métodos indirectos como pruebas de voltaje de radio interferencia (RIV), detección ultrasónica o pruebas de aislamiento a máquina parada. Sin embargo, los recientes avances en imágenes de descargas parciales, a veces llamadas cámaras corona, brindan a ingenieros y técnicos una nueva y poderosa herramienta: la capacidad de ver la actividad de descargas eléctricas directamente y en tiempo real.

The 2024 NEMA MG 00001 standard introduces key updates, including new Design BE and CE motors with defined locked-rotor current limits, Class N insulation for high-temperature use, and revised stall time requirements. It adds Super Premium efficiency levels aligned with IEC IE4, adopts IEC voltage/frequency variation guidelines, and expands duty ratings for variable load/speed motors.

La norma NEMA MG 00001 2024 introduce actualizaciones clave, incluyendo nuevos motores de Diseño BE y CE con límites de corriente de rotor bloqueado definidos, aislamiento Clase N para uso a alta temperatura y requisitos revisados ​​de tiempo de pérdida. Añade niveles de eficiencia Super Premium alineados con IEC IE4, adopta las directrices IEC sobre variación de voltaje/frecuencia y amplía las capacidades de servicio para motores de carga/velocidad variable.

Managing through this polarizing political climate doesn’t mean that you must choose sides, but we do have to motor on. I have found three tips that help me in my business life.

This article highlights how motor repair service centers can support sustainability goals by documenting carbon offsets from motor upcycling. Rewinding motors typically reuses or recycles over 90% of materials, significantly reducing Scope 3 emissions. By leveraging EPA and transportation emission data, centers can provide science-based reports to clients aiming to meet environmental targets. This approach positions service centers as valuable partners in the circular economy and appeals to sustainability-conscious customers.

While robotic systems are advancing rapidly, their ability to replicate the complex, highly dexterous tasks performed by skilled craftworkers like motor winders, manual machinists and mechanics, especially in bespoke electric motor repair, is still significantly limited. Expert human judgment, adaptability and fine motor skills are not easily replicated by robots today, particularly in nuanced troubleshooting, diagnostics and precise manual repairs.

Este artículo destaca cómo los centros de servicio de reparación de motores pueden apoyar los objetivos de sostenibilidad mediante la documentación de las compensaciones de carbono del reciclaje de motores. El rebobinado de motores suele reutilizar o reciclar más del 90 % de los materiales, lo que reduce significativamente las emisiones de Alcance 3. Al aprovechar los datos de emisiones de la EPA y del transporte, los centros pueden proporcionar informes con base científica a los clientes que buscan cumplir los objetivos ambientales. Este enfoque posiciona a los centros de servicio como socios valiosos en la economía circular y atrae a clientes conscientes de la sostenibilidad.

Large Language Models (LLMs), powered by artificial intelligence (AI), can process and generate human-like text, making them invaluable for a variety of applications, including technical support, documentation, and troubleshooting. Just remember, these tools can be prone to error and when unrealistic or poor prompts are used.

Employee recruitment, retention and succession are all areas that are challenging and infinitely important to business and personal success. Increased employee engagement translates into enhanced quality outcomes and generally positive working conditions. So, how do we get there?