Featuring President and Founder of the Reshoring Initiative Harry Moser, this month’s episode explores the accelerating push to reshore manufacturing, both pre and post Covid-19. In addition, service and repair prospects related to manufacturing are discussed. Listeners interested in learning more about service opportunities for robotics and other industrial automation technologies associated with reshoring are advised to consult “The Robotic Arms Race” in the September 2020 print issue as well as last month’s podcast, “Industrial Robotics Service and Repair.” More information on the Reshoring Initiative can be found at these links: Website: www.reshorenow.org Tool for buying smarter and selling against imports (Total Cost of Ownership Estimator™): https://reshorenow.org/tco-estimator/ Finding opportunities to convince importers to buy from you (Import Substitution Program): https://reshorenow.org/isp/ Filling national supply chain gaps (Supply Chain Gaps Program): https://reshorenow.org/supply-chain-gap-program/ Facebook: Electrical Apparatus Magazine Twitter: @elecappmag LinkedIn: Barks Publications, Inc. (Electrical Apparatus Magazine) Site: eamagazine.com

ICR Services Product Development Engineer Clint Switzker joins us as a special guest to discuss repair and service opportunities in the fast burgeoning robotics space, we explore the effect of Covid-19 on automation, and considerations for EASA shops looking to expand into servo motor repair are discussed. ICR Services website can be viewed at: https://icrservices.com/ In addition, ICR Services’ free servo motor preventative maintenance checklist can be found here: icrservices.com/servochecklist/ Facebook: Electrical Apparatus Magazine Twitter: @elecappmag LinkedIn: Barks Publications, Inc. (Electrical Apparatus Magazine) Site: eamagazine.com

This month special guest Gene Vogel, EASA’s pump and vibration specialist, makes an appearance to discuss service opportunities in pumps, as well as the considerations technicians and shop owners should take into account should they choose to expand in this area. In addition, we explore the changing face of American manufacturing and the growing importance of drug manufacturing amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Facebook: Electrical Apparatus Magazine Twitter: @elecappmag LinkedIn: Barks Publications, Inc. (Electrical Apparatus Magazine) Site: eamagazine.com

Electric buses, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and the future of freight transportation all rise to the fore this month as we explore potential service opportunities in the evolving EV market. Facebook: Electrical Apparatus Magazine Twitter: @elecappmag LinkedIn: Barks Publications, Inc. (Electrical Apparatus Magazine) Site: eamagazine.com

This month, in conjunction with our June cover story, we discuss the challenges on the horizon for small independent service shops in an era of technological disruption, as well as the means by which they might not only survive, but thrive. In addition, big data, machine learning, software-as-a-service, and a myriad of other 21st century innovations are considered. Facebook: Electrical Apparatus Magazine Twitter: @elecappmag LinkedIn: Barks Publications, Inc. (Electrical Apparatus Magazine) Site: eamagazine.com

As social distancing measures and state closures drag on for many, we discuss the classification of service shops as essential businesses, and the means by which several are making the best of a bad situation. In addition, a few unexpected lessons on business present themselves, and we ponder the state of the industry in a post-Covid world. Facebook: Electrical Apparatus Magazine Twitter: @elecappmag LinkedIn: Barks Publications, Inc. (Electrical Apparatus Magazine) Site: eamagazine.com

As the Covid-19 situation rattles industry, EA continues to print and broadcast. For this month’s episode, David and Selena discuss the cancellation of this year’s EASA convention, as well as the evolution of the Coronavirus crisis from supply chain issue to full-blown global pandemic. In addition, Senior Editor Kevin Jones rings in to talk about innovative service and repair company Zeller Technologies. As we conclude, we contemplate the direction our industry is moving in as technological change continues to disrupt the business models of the past. Facebook: Electrical Apparatus Magazine Twitter: @elecappmag LinkedIn: Barks Publications, Inc. (Electrical Apparatus Magazine) Site: eamagazine.com

In conjunction with our yearly HVACR issue, the American south and its searing climate take center stage this month, as Selena talks AHR in Orlando, Florida and David takes a deep dive into the local economy of Jasper, Alabama. Workforce empowerment, new HVACR technology trends, and southern charm abound! Crack open a cold one, put your feet up, and enjoy this month’s special Sunday edition of The Electrical Apparatus Show. Facebook: Electrical Apparatus Magazine Twitter: @elecappmag LinkedIn: Barks Publications, Inc. (Electrical Apparatus Magazine) Site: eamagazine.com

For our field services issue, Selena tells all about her trip across the northern border to Ontario's Advanced Motor Services, David discusses the use of mobile technology among linemen in Nebraska, and an alcoholic seltzer plant proves a curious new addition to Arizona’s manufacturing landscape. This month’s episode is sponsored by Ross Engineering Corporation (www.rossengineeringcorp.com/). Facebook: Electrical Apparatus Magazine Twitter: @elecappmag LinkedIn: Barks Publications, Inc. (Electrical Apparatus Magazine) Site: eamagazine.com

This month, David Miller steps into the role of host on the Electrical Apparatus Show, and is joined by EA Managing Editor Selena Cotte, who lays out the exciting new coverage on the horizon as we kick off the new decade. In an increasingly digital era, automation, IIoT, and robotics continue to be topics of interest. This month, David tackles reshoring in an era of globalization and Selena discusses the pros and cons of employee stock ownership partnerships. This month’s episode is sponsored by Lafert North America (http://www.lafertna.com/). Facebook: Electrical Apparatus Magazine Twitter: @elecappmag LinkedIn: Barks Publications, Inc. (Electrical Apparatus Magazine) Site: eamagazine.com