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Comparison of CMR cables vs. CMP cables

CMR (Communication Multipurpose Cables, Riser) and CMP (Communication Multipurpose Cables, Plenum) cables are network cables used in buildings. They are CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A and CAT8 cables, which are...

The analysis weighs upgrade options to achieve gigabit symmetric services

The era of DOCSIS®️ 4.0 networking has arrived, and the technology provides a cost-effective and competitive upgrade option for cable operators on their path to multi-gigabit symmetric services. Given...

Electricians’ wages increase in 2023 (2024 data)

In April of 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that wages for electricians had increased nationwide. Additionally, demand for electricians is expected to increase faster than average as...

Electrical personal protective equipment: protection against arc flash hazards

Investing in high-quality electrical PPE, comprehensive training, and compliance with safety standards is essential to promoting a culture of safety and preventing accidents in electrical work...

The new Arc Flash Awareness Day on June 7, 2024 aims to improve safety

This summer, protective apparel specialist ProGARM is leading the first-ever Arc Flash Awareness Day (AFAD) on June 7, 2024. We live and breathe arc flash, but we know from feedback and industry...

John Walter, founder of Walter’s Wholesale, dies –

John Walter, founder of Walter’s Wholesale Electric in Southern California, has died peacefully at the age of 97. John founded the company in 1952 with his father, Les Walter. Under John’s...

Save space and solve application challenges with hybrid and proprietary cables

As industrial, medical and automated machines become smarter and more interconnected, they increasingly require a wider range of cables. These cables, including power, data, control, Ethernet...

Electrical students prepare for their future careers – Business Journal Daily

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – After seeing his brother work as an aircraft maintenance technician, Sam Adams was inspired to follow in his footsteps. Adams, a Howland University student, is in the...

How to extend data and power over long distances

NEC Class 4 fault managed power provides an economical solution for many industrial applications By Tom Valentine, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Remee Wire & Cable May 2024, Journal of...