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.