Industry outreach supports hurricane victims

July 9, 2024 Arnold & Sons is paying it forward Thousands of communities were devastated this fall when Hurricanes Helen and Milton caused severe devastation. As the cleanup and healing process continues, we applaud the many members and strategic partners who have stepped up to support those struggling during this difficult time. For example, our […]

The potential of artificial intelligence to reshape the electrical industry landscape

It’s been a few years since OpenAI’s ChatGPT burst onto the scene in November 2022, followed by multiple artificial intelligence (AI) alternatives. This launch was a major milestone for pushing AI-generating chatbots into the mainstream, and it led to what I would call “general AI anxiety” in many people. Although early concepts of AI development […]

Dispersion compensation fiber (DCF) to mitigate the effects of CD

When utilizing fiber optic technology for high-speed data communications, maintaining the integrity of the optical signal during transmission over long distances is essential to ensure maximum performance. A fundamental technical characteristic that arises during fiber-based signal transmission is chromatic dispersion (CD), a phenomenon that can severely degrade signal quality. In this article, we will explore […]

Number of connections | Nexstar Network

August 30, 2024 Prepare your team to win! There’s always great company and good conversation happening on the Power Women of the Trades podcast. Our Communications Coach, Kim Batham, recently shared a little about her journey in the professions and the important role she leads at Nexstar in helping members develop and strengthen lasting connections. […]

Maximum Ethernet cable length | com.trueCABLE

Written by Don Schultz, Senior Technical Consultant for trueCABLE, Fluke Networks Copper/Fiber CCTT, BICSI INSTC, INSTF Certified So, I purchased a 1,000-foot box Cat6 Ethernet cable You intend to run the entire box from your home to your barn or guest house. “This would be great!” You are thinking. “I can finally move that annoying […]

Don’t let dark nights steal your attention with lighting accessories from Deligo

Now that the clocks have turned back and the nights are longer and darker, it’s essential to make sure homes or businesses are fully equipped for the winter months ahead. With the right lighting solutions, safety, security and energy efficiency can be maintained even when darkness falls early. Deligo photocell kits are ideal for automatic […]

NetLLM: Your handy automated network assistant

If you’ve spent any time on the Internet, you’ve probably uttered a variation of this: “What’s going on with my Internet!?” Whether you’re technically savvy or not, your first step toward fixing your network problem is always the same: vent your frustration into the void. If you’re a networking professional, you can then open Wireshark […]

Kia EV6 2025 Facelift: Features, specifications and new release date

Electric vehicles are gaining significant traction in India, and Kia is no exception. Kia, known for its innovative approach, has already showcased one electric vehicle in India, the EV6, alongside the newly unveiled Kia EV9. The 2025 facelift of the Kia EV6 was recently unveiled globally, and a design patent for the facelifted version was […]

VoltAero is putting the finishing touches on an assembly facility to produce Cassio aircraft

VoltAero has opened a 2,400 square meter assembly facility to facilitate the production and delivery of the Cassio aircraft series. The factory is located in Saint-Aignant in the Charente-Maritime department in eastern France, and has an annual production capacity of 150 aircraft. According to the company, the latter finds applications in regional business operations, shipping, […]